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Stored 30 Years: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu

Second generation Chevelle’s caught fire in the sales department – and for good reason. They were attractive, durable cars that could be had in mild to wild form from 1968 through 1972. Styling changes were evolutionary, and, in my… more»

350 V8 Equipped: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro RS/SS

The seller of this 1968 Chevrolet Camaro RS/SS states that this car is part of their eventual inheritance but it’s time to sell and get the money to his Dad. The car had been stored away since 1992 but… more»

Silent Subaru: 1977 Jet Industries Electra-Van 500

I’m not sure which part of this 1977 Jet Industries Electra-Van 500 EV is more interesting, the tiny Subaru microvan part or the Texas-based conversion part. When you combine both of them they make for what I think is… more»

1957 Chevrolet Corvette Garage Find

Prince Rogers Nelson was a year away from birth when this roadster rolled off the GM assembly line in St. Louis, Missouri. It would then be another 25 years until the musician once known as Prince pens his iconic… more»

Big Healey Project: 1957 Austin-Healey 100-6

When you think of 1950s sports cars the American public were offered in 1957, you would tend to think of the 1957 Thunderbird or Chevrolet Corvette. While not as famous as its successor, this Austin-Healey 100-6 was another offering… more»

Engine Upgrade: 1958 Austin-Healey Bugeye Sprite

This Austin-Healey Bugeye Sprite is an early production example that looks like it has led a hard life. It could be a great project car, and the fresh motor that rests under the hood means that it should offer… more»

DIY Pony Car! 1965 Ford Mustang Roller

Introducing a car so epic that, much like the Grand Canyon, only a wide-angle lens can fully render its beauty. A slight exaggeration, perhaps, but the sky is the limit for this 1965 Mustang’s next chapter. Originally a C-code… more»

Santa’s Barn Find: Vintage 2-Person Sleigh

It isn’t unusual for us to see classics appear here at Barn Finds without a motor, but this one is a little bit different. I suspect that this beautiful sleigh has seen more than a Christmas or two, but… more»

Drag Race Prepped:1969 Chevrolet Big-Block Corvette

It was not unusual in the ’60s and ’70s to find a C2 or C3 Corvette set up for drag racing. I have to admit, I really never understood why. Wasn’t the ‘Vette supposed to be the refined road… more»

Worth Saving? 1968 Dodge Charger Roller

Dodge found success with its mid-size quasi muscle/personal luxury car, the Charger, when they brought it out in mid-1966. Since it was based on the rest of Chrysler’s intermediates, it would receive a redesign for 1968, gaining something of… more»

Fold Away Scooter: Pair of 1960 Valmobiles

The Valmobile was a small scooter from the 1950s that was designed to fold up in a suitcase shape for traveling. It was originally conceived and built in France and then later production moved to Japan. The seller has… more»

Should I Bid? 1965 Austin-Healey 3000 BJ8

The seller of this 1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk. III seems to be a man of few written words, but tells us that they purchased the car 10 years ago and have not touched it since. Or at least not… more»

Original 383: 1966 Dodge Charger

The number of reasons why a restoration project can stall would seem to be infinite. This one would rate amongst the worst because the owner passed away before he could start work on this classic. It is a complete… more»

Trade for a Focus? 1977 Ford Mustang Cobra II

The Ford Mustang Cobra II is one of those cars you either love or hate, and I already know which category most of our readers find themselves in. That said, the Cobra II at least gave the otherwise bland… more»

Parked For 30 Years: 1970 Pontiac LeMans Sport Hardtop

The seller of this Pontiac LeMans Sport Hardtop lists it as a 1971 model. However, one look at the front of the car and the VIN reveals this to be a 1970 model. It was recently unearthed after being… more»

Stalled Project: Factory Five 818 S

It seems that no matter what brand the kit car is, or how well built it may be, there’s always a strong likelihood it ends up an unfinished project in someone’s basement. The car seen here is sold by… more»