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Big-Block Project: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS

This car may be another example of the debate we see fairly often – is this 1970 Chevelle Super Sport a real deal car or a clone? Because SS 396/454 was an option after 1968, it usually takes documentation… more»

390/4-Speed: 1963 Mercury Marauder Barn Find With 28k Original Miles!

Enthusiasts often wonder whether the supply of amazing Barn Finds will ever dry up. If this 1963 Mercury Monterey Custom Marauder is any indication, the answer to that question is a resounding “no.” This fantastic classic has occupied this… more»

Feathers Edition: 1972 Chevrolet Blazer

When it comes to old Chevrolet Blazers, finding one that is rust-free and running is usually the priority. Given how valuable these old square-bodies have become, it’s certainly become far more challenging to get into one of these for… more»

1 of 600: 1975 Hurst/Olds Project 455 V8

The Hurst/Olds was the result of a partnership between Oldsmobile and Hurst Performance. This relationship spawned more than 16,500 low-production performance cars across nine model years. The first of the hot machines was introduced in 1968 and the end… more»

400 V8 and No Seats! 1967 Chevrolet Camaro

The Camaro was Chevrolet’s response to the hugely successful Ford Mustang. The genre would become known as “pony cars” and GM got into the game in 1967 with the Camaro and its cousin, the Pontiac Firebird. This ’67 Camaro… more»

Rare Slant-Six! 1969 Dodge Charger

After a slow start in 1966-67, the new Coronet-based Dodge Charger took off in terms of sales in 1968. By 1969, production exceeded 92,000 copies. The rarest of the ’69 Chargers were those that came with the 426 Hemi… more»

Two-Owner Sports Car: 1976 Lotus Elite

The Lotus Elite is one of those unloved sports cars that remains at the bottom of the totem pole as it relates to values and desirability. Blame the shape or the tepid performance, but the window of opportunity for… more»

Running V8! 1973 AMC Gremlin X

Billed as “the first American-built import,” American Motors Corporation’s Gremlin competed against the likes of the Ford Pinto and the Chevrolet Vega. This 1973 AMC Gremlin X in Frankfort, Illinois features one option that never graced a factory Pinto… more»

No Reserve: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1

This is the car that sounded the death knell for the First Generation Mustang GT. Well, not this car specifically, but the Mustang derivative wearing these badges. It is a 1969 Mach 1, and its overwhelming success robbed the… more»

V8 Included: 1971 Ford Bronco Project

We see our share of First Generation Broncos at Barn Finds, partly because they remain so desirable. The fascinating thing is that modified examples can command eye-watering prices on par with 100% original vehicles. This 1971 Bronco is a… more»

Rare Turbo Coupe: 1987 Subaru RX

Subaru is known for building turbocharged hot rods, but that reputation is born out of recent models like the WRX and Legacy GT. However, back in the 1980s, Subaru was already out in front with offering high-performance models with… more»

No Reserve Ragtop: 1965 Ford Mustang Convertible

In April 1964, Ford debuted the new Mustang “pony car” and changed the automotive landscape for years to come. Though it came 17 days after Plymouth brought out the Barracuda, the Mustang would dominate the new market space well… more»

True Barn Find: 1968 Chevrolet Impala 396

When envisioning what my dream 1968 Chevrolet Impala might consist of, the first thing that comes to mind is an SS 427.  Unfortunately, this one’s not a Super Sport and there’s no 427, but it is equipped with a… more»

Shaggin Wagon With Windows: 1977 Chevrolet G10

The seller of this sweet Chevrolet G10 “window van” found it slumbering in Alabama while on a work trip in Atlanta. He wisely scooped it up from the family of the original owner, making him just the second caretaker… more»

Ran When Parked: 1964 Chevrolet Corvette Project

While the ’63 model may be the coolest styling design on record for the second-generation Chevrolet Corvette with its split rear window, other than the back glass becoming one piece and the elimination of the ornamental hood vents, not… more»

Garage Find: 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Project

In 1971, Chevrolet sold nearly 200,000 Malibu Sport Coupes. And the Super Sport was an option, not a series of its own (as was the case in 1966-68). This garage find is a mystery car in that it begs… more»