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Sporty Off-Roader: 1981 Chevrolet Corvette 4×4

I’ve long admired the custom car scene because many individuals involved let their imaginations work overtime to create something truly unique. That is the case with this 1981 Chevrolet Corvette. Its owner looked at it and said to themself,… more»

1 of 600? 1960 Saab 93F

Rare in 1960 and incredibly rare today, this 1960 Saab 93F is reportedly one of only around 600 made in its final year of production. We don’t know exactly how many are left but if you’re a Saab fan(atic)… more»

Needs a Garage: 1976 Lancia Scorpion

By the early 1970s, the Fiat 124 – a brisk seller – was aging. Fiat originally planned to replace the 124 with a Pininfarina design, but Bertone stepped in with the economical Fiat X1/9. Fiat shifted the Pininfarina project… more»

One-Owner Garage Find: 1976 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

Popular in the 1970s, “personal luxury cars” combined luxury with a hint of sportiness and were offered in a wide variety of makes and models.  Cars like the Chevy Monte Carlo were hot and bucked industry sales trends at… more»

Is It Junk? 1972 Plymouth ‘Cuda 340

Some classics reach a point where you look at them and decide their only value is scrap steel. That is how many readers will feel about this 1972 Plymouth ‘Cuda 340. However, it does have a few redeeming features… more»

Lime Green Project: 1970 Plymouth Duster 340

In the late 1960s, insurance companies were cracking down on muscle cars by raising premiums on youthful drivers. That led auto manufacturers to look for ways to get around the insurance gods. One avenue was to equip lighter compact… more»

Two-Owner Survivor: 1974 Chevrolet K5 Blazer

The seller purchased this 1974 Chevrolet K5 Blazer from its original owner. It is unclear what plans they had for it, but it seems they may not have come to fruition. The supplied information is pretty sketchy, and the… more»

No Reserve SS454! 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle

Back in late 1970, I attended a downtown auditorium new car show and muscle cars were still very popular, every manufacturer was present showing off their wares. There was a crowd that had converged around a 1971 Chevelle SS454… more»

Sprint OHC I-6: 1966 Pontiac LeMans

The Pontiac Tempest/LeMans/GTOs got new sheet metal in 1966, gaining stacked headlights in the process. And a tunnel-back roofline on the hardtops. They also got an overhead camshaft (OHC) inline-6 as the standard engine, a departure from what Chevrolet… more»

Vague Ad Z-Car: 1976 Datsun 280Z 2+2

The adage that a rising tide lifts all boats is true in collectible automobile circles.  It is no secret that collectible Japanese cars are appreciating at a stratospheric rate.  One of these shooting stars is Datsun’s early Z-cars.  While… more»

Corvette Engine? 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu

The styling of the second-generation Chevelle was tweaked in 1969, making for a better-looking car (IMO). Also, the 327 cubic inch V8 was dropped in favor of the new 350, which was available in outputs of either 255 or… more»

Under $10k! 1973 Dodge Challenger Rallye 340

There’s something about seeing a classic like this 1973 Dodge Challenger Rallye in such a dilapidated state that it makes my heart ache. These are stunning-looking cars, but this one has fallen upon hard times. The price looks tempting,… more»

Stored Since 1977: 1965 Ford Mustang GT Convertible

This 1965 Ford Mustang GT Convertible proves there are still desirable classics hidden in garages and barns just waiting for an enthusiast capable of returning them to their former glory. This gem has sat since 1977, but it is… more»

Seldom Seen! 1960 BMW 700

Somewhere way back in the recesses of my car-induced brain, I recall the BMW 700. Digging around in the Barn Finds archives I could find six that we have covered before, most recently about a year ago with the… more»

Upgraded Small-Block V8: 1971 Plymouth Scamp

Chrysler introduced two “new” editions of their compact cars in 1971, although they really weren’t new. In response to the successful Plymouth Duster fastback in 1970, Dodge got their version the next year called the Demon. At the same… more»

Too Much Patina? 1948 Indian Chief

The overwhelming urge to restore every old vehicle has waned in the past few decades.  In previous years, full restorations were common.  It is now socially acceptable to keep an artifact in its original condition as long as it… more»

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