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Dual Quad Project: 1960 Chevrolet Corvette

With sales numbers for the C1 on the rise, Chevrolet took the don’t fix it if it’s not broken approach for the 1960 Corvette, as there weren’t many changes made from the previous year.  For the first time, America’s… more»

Pace Car Project: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS/RS

UPDATE 05/24/2024: Some classics are genuine mystery machines, which appears to be true with this 1969 Chevrolet Camaro RS/SS Pace Car Replica. We saw this classic last month, and its previous eBay listing indicates it sold for $25,100. That… more»

Original Paint: 24k Mile 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air

We are no strangers to low-mileage claims for classic cars at Barn Finds, and these must often be taken at face value. However, the stories of some cars make the claim plausible, even without documentary evidence. Such is the… more»

Supercharged Beauty! 1963 Studebaker Avanti R2

The Avanti was supposed to be one of Studebaker’s savior vehicles in the 1960s. But it perhaps was too little too late and not enough could be built to prevent the company from moving auto production to Canada –… more»

Numbers-Matching: 1954 Chevrolet Corvette

In its early years, the Chevrolet Corvette had trouble developing a following. It wasn’t until a V8 engine became available that things began to change. Between 1953 and 1955, they only built 4,640 copies with a 6-cylinder engine and… more»

FILA Edition: 1985 Ford Thunderbird

Despite my thinking that this Fila edition Ford Thunderbird had to be one of the most obscure special editions out there, there have been a few examples that have popped up in recent years in surprisingly intact condition. Russ… more»

Hot-Rod, or Stay Stock? 1946 Chevrolet Fleetmaster Coupe

In the race back to civilian production after WWII, carmakers leaned heavily on pre-war designs. Buyers were demanding new vehicles as fast as manufacturers could push them out the factory doors, leaving no time for innovation. Aside from grilles,… more»

Needs Finishing: 1970 Chevrolet Nova SS

Some enthusiasts avoid buying unfinished project cars because the existing work quality is unknown. However, this 1970 Chevrolet Nova SS shows promise. The seller hasn’t disguised any shortcomings, and their listing is quite candid. They include some original documentation,… more»

Bits and Pieces: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad

Chevrolet and Pontiac rolled out their versions of a new “Sport Wagon” in 1955. In the Chevy camp, it was called the Nomad, while at Pontiac it was the Safari. They shared the basic body shell, but the front… more»

Not Driving This One Home: 1956 Chevrolet Corvette

Sometimes we get the rare treat of an ad with a smidgen of social commentary snuck in.  We all know that some buyers are just flat unrealistic or have stars in their eyes to the point that the obvious… more»

Two For One: 1964 Ford Galaxie 500

In the 1960s, the Galaxie 500 was Ford’s answer to the Chevrolet Impala. It was a step up from the pedestrian Custom (Bel Air/Biscayne) and a notch below the sporty Galaxie 500XL (the LTD didn’t arrive until 1965). The… more»

Split Window Roller: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette

Within Corvette circles, the most coveted ride may be the 1963 “Split Window” coupe. It was a one-year approach that appealed to Bill Mitchell, GM’s head of design, but not to racing enthusiasts. After what may have been some… more»

Future SS Clone? 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Convertible

Just recently coming out of long-term storage, this 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Convertible has several possibilities for the future owner, including transforming the Chevy into another SS clone.  Not that there’s anything wrong with that, but this one still seems… more»

455 Four-Speed! 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass

Mention “455 and a four speed” and you’ll pique the interest of any gear-head with a pulse. Calling this car an “unverified” 4-4-2 gives its seller immediate credibility, and that bodes well for other elements of the description. The… more»

Failed Engine: 1968 Ford Mustang GT Fastback

This 1968 Mustang GT Fastback presents superbly, making a positive first impression. Sadly, everything is not as it seems. Something inside its sweet little V8 decided it would no longer play ball, and the seller suggests it requires a… more»

Custom Front: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette Project

“America’s Sports Car,” the Chevrolet Corvette, was treated to its third design in 1968. Inspired by the Mak Shark concept car, the C3 Corvette would remain in production through 1982. And across other generations, it’s still going strong today…. more»

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