Some will say that the muscle car generation started with the 1964 Pontiac GTO. Others will say that it was way before that, dating back to the 1949 Oldsmobile OHV V8. And still, others will select other marques, so… more»
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20-Year Barn Find: 1962 Chevrolet Impala
Chevrolet built more than 2.1 million automobiles in 1962, including the new compact Chevy II/Nova. That performance propelled the company to the world’s largest auto manufacturer. The upscale Impala, like the seller’s car, would account for nearly one-third of… more»
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27k Mile Drop-Top: 1971 Dodge Challenger
The Dodge Challenger was the last “pony car” to join the movement that was started in the mid-1960s by the Ford Mustang. From 1970-74, the car shared its new E-body platform with the reinvented Plymouth Barracuda, although no sheet… more»
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Pedals Not Needed: 1955 Eshelman Child Sports Car
At first blush, my thought was that the Eshelman mini-car was a child’s pedal car, but that’s not the case, it’s actually powered. And while this child sports car (CSC) is truly toy-like, the Cheston L. Eshelman Company produced… more»
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Turbocharged!? 1965 Lotus Elan Coupe
As a huge Lotus fan, when reader Chris C’s collection of cars crossed my desk, I knew I had to do a feature on his Elan. He also submitted his Europas, which you can find here in the BF… more»
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Success Story! 1975 Chevrolet Vega Kammback Survivor
UPDATE – We heard from John and this beautiful Vega has found a new home with a fellow Barn Finds reader! Congratulations to both parties. We hope the new owner enjoys this survivor. If you’ve bought or sold a… more»
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In The Family Since ’69: 1966 Volvo 1800S
The Volvo 1800 was a 2+2, front-engine, rear-drive touring car built in Europe during 1961-73. While most of the cars sold were coupes, a “shooting-brake” version was offered during its final model year. The mechanical components of the automobile… more»
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Déjà Vu? 1958 Chevrolet Bel Air Sport Coupe
Chevy’s 1958 models would be a one-year iteration, redesigned again for 1959 to keep up with the styling excesses of Chrysler’s “Forward Look” products. The swanky Impala was introduced in 1958, but the Bel Air was still a big… more»
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Post-War Drop-Top: 1948 Packard Victoria
The 1948-49 Packard models were some of the first all-new cars after World War II. The debuting Super Eight and Custom Eight Victoria convertibles were Packard’s first open-air automobiles since 1942. This ’48 edition looks to have been kept… more»
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Family Project? 1958 Triumph TR3A
Selecting the right candidate for a family classic car restoration can be difficult. There are many factors to consider, chief amongst these being affordability and ease of restoration. That is why older British sports cars are attractive. With a… more»
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Blank Canvas Project: 1969 Lotus Europa
Simplify, then add lightness. That was the philosophy behind many of Colin Chapman’s more successful designs, both in Formula One and his road cars. Nowhere was this better demonstrated than in his iconic Europa. While the car didn’t feature… more»
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Two for One: 1966 and 1964 Sunbeam Alpines
Two cars for one price! These Sunbeam Alpines, one a 1966 and the other a 1964, are located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, and advertised here on Craigslist. $5,500 takes the pair home. Many thanks to Chuck Foster for the tip!
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DIY Project? 1978 Pontiac Trans Am
It would be easy to walk past this 1978 Pontiac Trans Am and not give it a second glance as a project car. However, this could prove to be a bad move. When you delve below the tired and… more»
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454 V8 Project: 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle SS Tribute
This 1967 Chevelle Malibu is on its way to becoming a Super Sport clone or tribute car. But with one major departure. Rather than sourcing a 396 cubic inch V8, the seller opted to fast forward a few years… more»
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Taking Aim at Rolls-Royce! 1956 Lincoln Continental Mark II
The Mark II was an uber-luxury coupé sold by the Continental Division of Ford in 1956-57. It was the flagship FOMOCO automobile, marketed against the Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud. Supposedly, Ford lost money on every one of them sold because… more»
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Rebuilt 327! 1968 Camaro Project
Tinged with surface rust and wearing fresh rubber, this faded pony car shows promise, and a freshly rebuilt V8 sweetens the pot. The 1968 Chevrolet Camaro in Apple Valley, California looks like many cars in metal-friendly climates, rides that… more»
