Chevrolet redesigned its cars in 1965, and buyers loved them. They sold more than a million Impalas in ’65, a record that would never be bested. The seller has a 1966 Impala Super Sport, which is mostly the same… more»
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Rust-Free Roller Ragtop: 1970 Pontiac LeMans
After the 1960s, convertibles were less in demand than before. That would explain why Pontiac only built 4,670 LeMans Sport drop-tops in 1970, including the seller’s car. It was previously restored but has been off the road for nearly… more»
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Battery Powered Project: 1974 Ford Pinto
Every now and again, a reader sends in a tip that is perfect for a site like Barn Finds and it sells quicker than expected. Reader Darren Barton sent in an excellent find for a Ford Pinto with the… more»
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Pre-L Project: 1972 De Tomaso Pantera
There are certain hallmarks of a car that tell you everything you need to know about it. When it comes to assessing projects and preservation, the clues are sometimes obvious, sometimes not, but cars like this 1972 De Tomaso… more»
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Enthusiast Owned Project: 1986 TVR 280i
While there’s a season for every car, some vehicles seem to have a year-round presence on your radar. Barn Finds reader Chuck Foster knows this, as he continues to taunt me with available TVR 280i’s, a car I just… more»
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Survivor! 1941 Dodge Cabover Fire Truck
Dodge began its run of “Job-Rated” trucks in 1939, but though the advertising nomenclature was prosaic, the trucks were anything but. The “Art Deco” movement had evolved, and the new streamline moderne style was all the rage: Americans bought… more»
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Engine and Transmission Included: 1977 Pontiac Trans Am
I remember vividly when the Pontiac Firebird switched to the quad rectangular headlights in 1977, and at 13, I was totally enamored by these cars, especially the Trans Am model. Like most of my young peers, I dreamed of… more»
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Paint Ready Project: 1969 Dodge Super Bee
The Super Bee was Dodge’s equivalent of the budget-minded Plymouth Road Runner. It debuted in 1968 but only enjoyed a 4-year run. Like the Road Runner, which was based on the Belvedere, the Super Bee was a Coronet under… more»
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Cheap 4-Speed Pony: 1977 Ford Mustang
Although a 1977 model with a base 4-cylinder engine that hasn’t been operational since the early nineties might not be the most appealing Ford Mustang out there, for $1,500, there may be some worthwhile possibilities here. The seller doesn’t… more»
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400-4V Running Project: 1977 Dodge Charger SE
Some cars go a lifetime without ever changing their personalities or purposes, but the Dodge Charger isn’t one of them. For many enthusiasts, the most beloved era in the car’s history is probably the second-generation period, from 1968 through… more»
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2-For-1 Deal: 1973 Pontiac GTO and Luxury LeMans
By 1973, the Pontiac GTO had already lost its status as a separate model and had been demoted to just an options package for the LeMans. However, with buyer preferences changing in the early seventies about as quickly as… more»
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Custom-Built 1965 GMC 3500 Camper
These 1960-65 GMC and Chevrolet pickups enjoy a loyal following in the world of custom vehicles, and what’s more custom than a home-made camper version? This 1965 GMC 3500 rolls on a 183 inch wheelbase, and the reportedly home-made… more»
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Who’s Gonna Put An LS In It? Coffin Car Project
Wondering what to do with that coffin that’s been lying around in your backyard? Here’s an idea: make it into a car. Of course, the top-shelf coffin car would be a George Barris-built Drag-U-La from The Munsters. But today we’ll… more»
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Triple Finned Chrysler Package Deal
Chrysler redesigned its cars in 1960, treating them to unibody construction (was that a treat given their propensity to rust?). From 1959 to 1961, the Windsor was the entry-level model (the name was retired in the U.S. after 1961)…. more»
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31K-Miles? 1978 Dodge Macho Power Wagon 4×4
One person sees “patina,” and another sees old, faded paint and surface rust. Which camp are you in? I could leave it as is, or restore it to how it would have looked. I like both options. The seller… more»
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Project With Parts Galore: 1970 Pontiac Firebird
Early second-generation Pontiac Firebirds continue to draw attention for their clean lines, solid performance options, and strong enthusiast following. This 1970 Pontiac Firebird Coupe, currently offered on Facebook Marketplace in Hampton, Tennessee, presents an interesting opportunity for someone looking… more»
