The Tri-Five Chevies of 1955-57 were quite popular then and now. With more than 4.5 million units built across three model years, they’re not hard to find today, depending on the condition. The Bel Air Sport Coupe was the… more»
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Hidden Shop Find: 1969 Toyota FJ40 Land Cruiser
One of the more maddening aspects of reviewing classifieds listings is seeing what look like excellent project vehicles and finding zero text in the description. I get it – we’re all busy – but if you really want to… more»
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Bronco Fighter: 1972 Jeep Commando
Originally the Kaiser Jeepster Commando, this early SUV was in production from 1966-73. It competed against the International Scout, Toyota Land Cruiser, and Ford Bronco. Beginning in 1970, the Commando was a product of American Motors, including this ’72… more»
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Assembly Required: 1957 Chevrolet 2-Door Station Wagon
While most enthusiasts will complete their project build, sometimes an owner will run out of steam with the finish line in sight. That is the case with this 1957 Chevrolet Two-Door Station Wagon. The owner has completed all of… more»
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Blank Canvas Wagon: 1964 Chevrolet Chevelle Two-Door Station Wagon
First offered in 1964, the Chevrolet Chevelle would eventually become a legendary vehicle in the muscle car world. When those first examples rolled off the showroom floors, nobody could have envisaged where the journey would go for the newest… more»
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Wrecked 283 V8: 1960 Chevrolet Corvette
Considering the popularity of these cars today, it’s hard to believe the Corvette was a late bloomer in the 1950s. After less than 5,000 units were built from 1953-55, the Chevy sports car was in danger of cancellation. But… more»
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Original Numbers Matching: 1972 Chevrolet Nova 350
I drove a baby blue 1975 Nova in high school. It was a 4 door with a 262 V8 2 barrel engine. Oh how I wished it was a 2 door and was any other color. This car would… more»
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Parked for 40 Years: 1962 Chevrolet Impala
Most classic car enthusiasts will hold a soft spot for any vehicle that has been in long-term ownership. That is the case with this 1962 Chevrolet Impala. It has been part of the same family for nearly 60 years,… more»
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Neglected Muscle Truck: 1989 Shelby Dakota
This rare 1989 Shelby Dakota is a limited-production performance truck made under the watchful eye of Carroll Shelby, and while it is generally considered a collector’s item, this one has clearly seen better days. Faded paint, dull graphics, and… more»
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2004 BMW M3 In The Barn
Modern-day barn finds don’t come up all that often, but when they do, it’s always interesting to see what caused a car that is otherwise still on the road turn up in a barn covered in dust. That’s exactly… more»
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396 V8 Project: 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
Chevrolet added a mid-size model in 1964 called the Chevelle. It was sandwiched between the compact Chevy II and the full-size Impala et al. It was a huge success, and the first generation ran through 1967. The Malibu was… more»
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Original 1958 Volkswagen 23-Window Samba Bus
I would bet most people wouldn’t look twice at this rusty heap of a VW bus, but those of you that are regular Barn Find readers see something different. This is a real 23-window VW bus produced in Germany… more»
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1 of 68: 1969 Plymouth ‘Cuda 340
The 1969 model year would be the last time the Barracuda shared its platform with the Valiant compact (actually it was the other way around). Though it would grow in popularity the following year, the ‘Cuda 340 saw a… more»
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Solid Daily Driver: 1966 Chevrolet Impala
The thought of using a classic car as a daily driver may be foreign to some people, but that is precisely what the owner of this 1966 Chevrolet Impala has been doing. The first thing that this tells us… more»
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396-Equipped: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro
There’s no doubt that some project cars will offer more potential than others. That is certainly true of this 1968 Chevrolet Camaro. Its rust issues seem relatively minor, while somebody has slotted a big-block V8 under the hood. It… more»
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427 Included: 1963 Chevrolet Biscayne
Sometimes life can deal us a cruel blow. That is the case for the owner of this 1963 Chevrolet Biscayne. He purchased the vehicle sight unseen, but when it arrived in his driveway, he found it wasn’t all that… more»
