The year 1969 was a big one for anyone who wanted to go fast. All domestic auto manufacturers had their instantly recognizable model names like GTO, Cobra Jet, and SS396. And Chevrolet’s SS396 covered the Chevelle, Nova, and Camaro… more»
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Sport Coupe Project: 1970 Chevrolet Malibu
Continuing its trend from prior years, the Malibu Sport Coupe would be Chevelle’s most popular model and body style in 1970. It represented two-thirds of production, excluding Monte Carlo’s and El Camino’s. That large population speaks to why so… more»
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‘Cuda 318 V8? 1973 Plymouth Barracuda
Chrysler saw demand for both of its “pony car” offerings fall off after 1970. That was due – at least in part – to higher insurance premiums on performance models and a detuning of engines after 1971 for lower… more»
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335,000 Miles! 1969 Chevrolet Camaro
This may be the highest mileage Chevrolet we’ve seen here on Barn Finds over the years. We’re told this 1969 Camaro has its original drivetrain and the V8 engine has been rebuilt twice to keep it going. It’s going… more»
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Sunroof Coupe: 1976 Porsche 912E
When it comes to owning an air-cooled Porsche, a 912E may not be the most exciting option. But it’s still a far more affordable entry into vintage Porsche ownership than most other models, as this project-grade 912E is priced… more»
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Caribbean Coral: 1968 Ford Mustang
When it comes to Mustangs, most collectors associate “special” cars with high-performance models like a real-deal Shelby or a Hertz rent-a-racer. Then there are the California Specials and a few others sprinkled in there, but a car like this… more»
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Just Out of the Barn! 1930 Plymouth Model U
Chrysler launched the Plymouth brand in 1928 as a means of competing against Chevrolet and Ford in the “low-priced” segment of the auto market. It would be Chrysler’s highest-volume seller well into the 1990s. The Model U Plymouths of… more»
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Yard Find: Dirty 1997 Dodge Viper GTS
I have been passionate about classic cars for as long as I can remember. It was a passion ignited by my father as he parked a succession of wonderful cars in our garage. However, there are only a few… more»
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Parked For 40 Years! 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado
Many people didn’t realize it then, but the First Generation Oldsmobile Toronado was one of the most important vehicles developed by any American manufacturer. It wasn’t its styling that set it apart, but its groundbreaking drivetrain configuration. The Toronado… more»
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Three On the Tree: 1977 Dodge B-100 Tradesman
So-called “shorty” vans will never stop being cool. They’re in a similar space as a short-bed pickup truck; no matter the make or model, if it has a short wheelbase, odds are pretty good we’re going to like it…. more»
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No Reserve: 1962 Chevrolet Corvette
The 1962 model year marked the last for the C1 Corvette, but it was also the first where buyers found the legendary 327ci V8 under the hood. The Corvette had cemented its place in the market, setting a new… more»
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No Reserve Project: 1966 Ford Mustang
If the service sticker is an accurate indication, this 1966 Mustang has resided in this barn since 1982. For a desirable classic, that represents too many years of inactivity, and it deserves to be returned to active service. However,… more»
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Chopped? 1929 Ford Model A
Descriptions used by sellers often confuse me. Sure, I can be a bit thick but when something doesn’t interpretively compute, I’ll keep reading the details to see what I have missed. Take this 1929 Ford Model A for example…. more»
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No Reserve Garage Find: 1984 Chevrolet Corvette
A C4 Corvette is perhaps one of the cheapest and most user-friendly entries into classic car ownership. Thanks to generous production numbers and ease of accessing spare parts, it’s not exactly hard to find one for a very reasonable… more»
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Rare 4×4: 1981 AMC Eagle Kammback 4-Speed
With just over six thousand of them having been produced over a two-year period, AMC’s unusual Eagle Kammback is the rarest of their Eagle 4×4 models. Yes, they were based on the former Gremlin body, your eyes aren’t deceiving… more»
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GT5 Clone: 1973 De Tomaso Pantera
I recall the first time that I spied a De Tomaso Pantera – I was immediately smitten! It was a sort of terra cotta colored ’71 version and the sound of it idling was entrancing. Also, being a ’71,… more»
