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Original Paint: 1971 Chevrolet Nova 350 V8

It’s refreshing when you run across an early 1970s Chevrolet Chevelle or Nova that hasn’t been transformed into a Super Sport clone. Such as this 1971 Nova that has what may be an original 350 cubic inch V8. One… more»

Once Grand Sedan: 1984 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur

One of the saddest sites you’ll see is a 1980s or 90s-era Rolls-Royce or Bentley product that has fallen on hard times, which sadly, happens quite often. This particular era of Britain’s premier luxury sedans seems particularly exposed to… more»

Racer Replica: Laser 917 Kit Car

Kit cars are a curious thing. Even years after their relevance has faded away, you still find them for sale and plenty of people who seemingly want to scoop them up. Kit cars were a definite force to be… more»

Special Edition Project: 1978 Pontiac Trans Am

Part of the success of the late 1970s Pontiac Trans Am goes to the 1977 box office blockbuster, Smokey and The Bandit starring heartthrob Burt Reynolds. From less than 47,000 units sold in 1976, demand ballooned to 117,000 copies… more»

GT Project: 1966 Ford Mustang 289 V8

In its second year on the market, Ford’s Mustang (aka “pony car”) was one hot property in 1966. More than 607,000 copies were produced that year, about the same number built over 1964 ½ and 1965 combined. But the… more»

Original Fuelie? 1962 Chevrolet Corvette

One of the greatest challenges with the classic scene is determining whether a particular car is the real deal. The market is flooded with tributes and clones, and it sometimes takes a keen eye to separate a genuinely desirable… more»

350 V8 & 4-Doors: 1972 Chevrolet Nova

By the time the 1972 model year rolled around, the compact Chevrolet Nova hadn’t changed much in four years. In fact, it’s almost impossible to tell a ’72 from a ’71. And, yet, the Chevy had its fifth-best sales… more»

Running Donation Car: 1990 Acura Legend L

The seller “Just Donated” is one of my favorite on eBay because you get to see how many cars end up on the donation pile on a daily basis. There are numerous reasons why they may end up there,… more»

Rare Sportabout: 1950 Dodge Wayfarer

According to Merriam-Webster, a Wayfarer is defined as: noun – way·​far·​er ˈwā-ˌfer-ər: a traveler, especially on foot. It’s also a term used for a type of boat and a really expensive pair of sunglasses. In this case, however, we’re talking… more»

Rough Roller: 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454

The SS 454 made its debut in 1970, adding even more punch to any Malibu, El Camino, or Monte Carlo so equipped. Muscle car mania had begun to subside and the 1971 model year would be the last before… more»

Droptop Project: 1967 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Convertible

Spring is just around the corner, so if you’ve been in the market for a sixties droptop to take on as a project, this 1967 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme convertible might be worth checking out.  There are both positives and… more»

Supercharged Swap: 1988 Pontiac Fiero GT

The best year of the Pontiac Fiero has always been the last year. While some may argue that the purer lines of the earlier design, especially with the Formula package, were more in keeping with the original concept, the… more»

BF Auction: 1968 Pontiac Firebird Restomod Project

UPDATE – The seller just let us know that the car is sold! UPDATE – The seller has asked us to rerun their listing, but with a lower price. A project build allows its owner to create a genuinely… more»

Free Wheeling Mini Truck: 1979 Ford Courier

The Free Wheeling package offered by Ford has historically been associated with the full-size Bronco, but unbeknownst to me, it was also offered on the pint-sized Courier. The package itself was nothing much – a push bar, some decals… more»

Needs Finishing: 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 Convertible

I am sure that every Barn Finds reader can reflect upon their youth and pick one vehicle that was their favorite family car. For me, it was a 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 4-door Hardtop. The Castle Clarke played host… more»

Assembly Required: 1970 Dodge Coronet Ragtop

The Coronet was one of many Chrysler B-bodied intermediates in the late 1960s. On the Dodge side, the portfolio included the Charger, Super Bee, and Coronet from 1968 to 1970, with the latter being mostly a family car. Coronet… more»

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