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Unrestored 4 Speed: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396

This 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Super Sport 396 has been sitting in a garage since 2006. The car is said to start and run and the seller was able to pull it up on a trailer after purchasing it. The… more»

327 V8 Project: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette

The long-awaited second generation (C2) of the Chevy Corvette debuted for 1963. Almost everything about the car was new including the split-window coupe that represented about half the sales. But the convertible accounted for the other half and could… more»

The Last Car You’ll Ever Need: 1959 Cadillac S&S Victoria Hearse

We’ve all got to go, but only a few of us get to go in style. All things considered, it’s best to be in the drivers seat of this 1959 Cadillac S&S Victoria Hearse, currently located in Lahr, Germany,… more»

Blank Canvas: 1969 Ford Mustang

There are a hardy group of enthusiasts who would love nothing better than to create the car of their dreams, but the thought of destroying an original classic in the process is more than they can bear. Their choices… more»

Auction Alert: Stanley Paurazas Estate Collection

The upcoming auction for the Stanley Paurazas Estate Collection looks to feature a bevy of desirable American classic cars and trucks. There’s no immediate history offered on the background of this collection or how it came to exist, but… more»

Built 396: 1966 Chevrolet Impala SS

Whipping the drivetrain of a classic project build into shape can be an expensive undertaking. Parts and labor can consume mega-dollars, and if the owner’s budget is limited, it can mean that other aspects can be delayed until the… more»

Corn Crib Find: 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu

From its introduction in 1964, the mid-size Chevelle was a big seller for Chevrolet, and 1971 was no exception. The upper-level Malibu outsold the rest of the series and the Sport Coupe alone accounted for more than a third… more»

Stalled Stingray: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe

I’m guessing more Barn Finds readers have been there than not.  You spot a car you like, one you really like, and envision how great the finished product is going to be.  It needs restoration, but you buy it… more»

Mini Competitor? 1963 Sunbeam Imp Mark I

Between a Mini and this 1963 Sunbeam Imp Mark I, there’s no question which one I’d want. This one, no really! I like my vehicles on the quirky side whenever possible and a rear-engine rear-drive car with the name… more»

1969 Datsun 2000 Barn Find

This 1969 Datsun 2000 Roadster is a mixed bag: it looks to be a very nicely preserved barn find that hadn’t run in some time but managed to survive relatively unscathed. There’s no significant rot to speak of and… more»

2-For-1 Deal: 1970 & 1971 Volkswagen Beetles

When the original Volkswagen Beetle appeared on the North American market in 1949, it had no right to be a sales success. Let’s face it, the car was small, its engine was at the wrong end, and not to… more»

Garage Project: 1976 Pontiac Firebird Formula

Pontiac celebrated its Golden Anniversary in 1976, and after 50 years of making cars, this GM division was still going strong at this time.  By 1976 the Firebird had already been in production for nine years, with another 26… more»

Update: Not A Lotus, A Dutton!

UPDATE 9/17/21 from Jamie Palmer:  This car has been listed again, this time here on craigslist in Baltimore, Maryland for an asking price of $3,500 and spotted by our frequent finder Chuck F.  At one point in time I… more»

Original Microcar: 1957 BMW Isetta

BMW might be known now for performance and luxury, but one of their more iconic cars was the Isetta, made from 1955 to 1962. It was actually a pretty popular car, with over 160,000 produced. This 1957 model year… more»

Airplane Hangar Find! 1960 Chevrolet Impala

When Chevrolet’s car line was redesigned for 1959, the Impala became the premium series. For its 1958 debut, the Impala was the top trim version of the Bel Air and only available as a hardtop or convertible. Fins were… more»

Ultra Rare 1953 Aston Martin DB2 Garage Find!

The ad says this is a “garage find,” which is presumably one step up from a barn find. It’s certainly a classy car, a 1953 Aston Martin DB2 with left-hand drive and matching numbers. It’s one of only 411… more»

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