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German Built Samba: 1964 Volkswagen 21-Window Bus

This 1964 Volkswagen Bus is a desirable 21-window example that was apparently laid up until storage until not too long ago. The seller acquired the Bus and put it back together, adding some modifications like the blacked-out Fuchs wheels… more»

Nitrous 350 V8: 1973 Chevrolet Nova

The Chevy Nova got a serious facelift for 1973-74, but still retained the overall look and style of the 1968-72 editions. The rear windows were enlarged, and the bumpers were bigger, but the resemblance was familiar. In the 2-door… more»

Older Restoration: 1954 Chevrolet Corvette

Chevrolet got into the sports car game in 1953 with the Corvette. But it was not the barn burner it would become in later years. Early Corvettes had a 235 cubic-inch “Blue Flame” inline-6 and automatic transmission, so buyers… more»

Only 50K Miles: 1968 Pontiac Grand Prix

I was drawn to this 1968 Pontiac Grand Prix for two reasons, First, it’s the last of the full-size B-bodied hardtops before migration to a stretched A-Body platform occurred for ’69. And two, it’s that beak! As much as… more»

440+6 Project: 1971 Plymouth Road Runner

Is it too late? Is some sort of salvation possible for this 1971 Plymouth Road Runner? The short answer is always yes, it just depends on how deep one’s pockets are. The VIN tells the truth, this fuselage-bodied Mopar… more»

265 V8 Barn Find: 1956 Chevrolet 210

Who remembers the TV commercials with Dinah Shore crooning, “See the USA in Your Chevrolet”? While that jingle was first used to promote the 1953 Chevies, it may have been better suited to the all-new 1955-57 “Tri Fives” that… more»

Stored 30 Years: 1975 Chrysler New Yorker

The New Yorker was a luxury automobile produced by Chrysler from 1949-96, making it the longest-running American car nameplate when it was discontinued. Except for the Imperial, often a separate make, no car that Chrysler built was more opulent…. more»

Formula One Firefighter: 1968 Maserati Quattroporte

Over the years, many of the big-time racing leagues have converted their fleet of emergency vehicles and wreckers into standard-issue recovery trucks, using whatever the late-model offering is in the home country of the race track being supported. So,… more»

Now With Four Doors: 1958 Pontiac Safari

Just as the better-known Chevrolet Nomad station wagon grew two extra doors for model year 1958, so did Pontiac’s Safari, or in this case what was now known as a “Star Chief Custom Safari”. Two-door wagons were still around… more»

P-Code 400/4-Barrel! 1972 Plymouth Satellite Sebring

The Plymouth Satellite was in production from 1965 through 1974, and when the third and final generation body style was introduced in 1971 it bore little resemblance to its earlier B-Body predecessors.  Its exterior has been deemed the “fuselage”… more»

Parked in ’78: 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air

Every car has a story, but some are more obvious than others. It seems that this 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air was once a stunning custom, but it has been parked in this barn since 1978. Time has not been… more»

4-Speed and A/C: 1972 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

Many enthusiasts believe that the 1972 model year marked the last for the C3 Corvette as a genuine sports car. It was the final year where Chevrolet offered the ‘Vette with chrome bumpers at either end, with 1973 offerings… more»

Needs Finishing: 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396

It isn’t unusual for us to see unfinished projects here at Barn Finds, but this 1968 Chevelle SS 396 has reached the point where the finish line is in sight. It needs someone to complete the work that will… more»

Running Patina Project: 1968 Dodge Coronet

Dodge got a lot of mileage out of the Coronet nameplate, applying it across seven generations of automobiles from 1949-76. Between 1965 and the end of the line, the Coronet was on the same mid-size platform as the Plymouth… more»

GTV 2000 America? 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta

The listing for this 1979 Alfa Romeo is a bit confusing as the title refers to this car as a Spider but it’s really an Alfetta, and that is noted further down in the listing. But there is some… more»

Off the Road Since ’93: 1968 Chevrolet Nova

To better compete in the emerging compact car segment, Chevrolet rolled out the Chevy II in the Fall of 1961. It was a “conventional” adversary compared to their Corvair, which had a rear-mounted, air-cooled engine. The Chevy II would… more»

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