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The Real Hot Hatch? 1975 Chevrolet Corvette

I’m sure your about to say, “The Corvette didn’t have opening hatches until 1982!” Well, yes, that’s correct – unless you had yours converted with the Eckler’s kit as this car does. This car clearly has other performance upgrades… more»

No Reserve Project: 1986 Buick Grand National

It can be quite disheartening when ill health rears its ugly head, and one of the results is that you find yourself forced to part with a project car because it has become physically beyond you. That’s the story… more»

1972 De Tomaso Pantera Garage Find!

Years from now, when an archaeologist combs through my garage and finds boxes of unopened parts for a variety of vehicles, he will look quizzically at his team and ask, “What happened here?” At least, that’s how I’m feeling… more»

Nicely Optioned: 1969 Dodge Charger SE

The owner of this 1969 Dodge Charger SE refers to it as a good car, and it seems that there are a few people out there who agree with this assessment. After bidding opened at $10,000, it has quickly… more»

Solid Restorer: 1966 Pontiac Grand Prix

I always find it interesting when an owner lists a car for sale with what looks like a pretty fair opening bid, and while they finish up with a pretty good number of people watching the auction, nobody seems… more»

Stingray Find: 1966 Chevrolet Corvette 327/4-speed

Off the road and stored in a barn since 1983, this single family owned Corvette appears in a stance that many of us have seen before. Typically this stance can be seen with good traction, and the go pedal… more»

Rockin’ Roller: 1955 Chevrolet 4100 Bus

With the first transistor radio coming to market in 1954, I don’t know how many would have been in use on this 1955 Chevrolet 4100 school bus. By the 1970s, the school buses that I rode in were rockin’…. more»

1 Of 131! 1951 Frazer Manhattan Convertible

UPDATE – Four months after being featured here on Barn Finds, this rare 1951 Frazer Manhattan Convertible is listed for sale again, this time here on craigslist. The seller is asking $12,000 or best offer for this very worthy… more»

Rare Bird: 1 of 360 Modified 1985 Pulse

When a regular motorcycle just wouldn’t do in the mid-1980s, Owasso Motor Car Company had the answer. The seller of this 1985 Pulse bought it in this condition as a modified three-wheeler rather than the two-wheeler with two downrigger… more»

Huge Texas Stash! 250 Classic Cars For Sale

Though much-resembling a junkyard, this collection comes before the public for the first time. The listing here on craigslist says the whole collection is yours for $5000, but let’s assume that’s a bald-faced lie. I’d pay at least $500… more»

Wholesale Auction Find: 1987 Nissan 300ZX

When an older car that worked its way through the wholesale dealer auction world shows up for sale on eBay, I’m always intrigued. This 1987 Nissan 300ZX bears the signs of a potentially decent project that ended up as… more»

Fresh 440: 1970 Plymouth Sport Fury GT

After being in his possession for around 14-years, the owner of this 1970 Plymouth Sport Fury GT has decided that the time has come for the car to move on. The car runs and drives, and has the potential… more»

Solid Project: 1968 Pontiac Firebird

As a car to buy and restore at your leisure, this 1968 Pontiac Firebird looks like a pretty good proposition. There is no reason why you couldn’t buy it and enjoy it as it currently stands, and then take… more»

Bodacious Brit: 1984 Lotus Espirit Turbo

Though the Lotus Espirit is an appealing mid-engine sports car, it never gained traction amongst collectors and enthusiasts in the same way as other vehicles from the era – such as the unattractive and slow DMC DeLorean that it… more»

What The?! Odd Parade Car Project

I’m not really even sure where, to begin with, this odd creation! It’s truly indescribable and I’m not sure if that’s a good thing. According to the seller, this Buick powered “parade car” was running just a few years… more»

Restoration Ready: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro RS

Life can be full of those great “if only” moments. For instance, you have to wonder how much healthier this 1967 Camaro RS would have been today if only water hadn’t found its way into the car some years… more»