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A Worthy Project: 1976 Pontiac Trans Am 455

Pontiac built just a little over 7k Trans Ams with the big 455 cui V8 in 1976. While this particular example isn’t the Limited Edition, it’s still a very desirable Firebird. Not only is it a 455 car, but… more»

Unwanted Project: 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme

As can sometimes happen with classic cars, the owner of this 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme purchased the car and commenced the restoration process. Then fate intervened in the form of a project car that he liked more, so the… more»

Daily Driver: 1968 Pontiac GTO Hardtop

This 1968 Pontiac GTO is a solid car that has spent many years in storage. After recently seeing the light of day again, it has been revived and is now being used as a reliable daily driver. It will… more»

Stored For 35 Years: 1949 Packard Sedan

In the years immediately following WWII, American automobile production swung back into action, and automakers clamored for a slice of that freshly-baked automobile-sales-market pie. Packard was no exception, and by 1949 they offered such uniquely-styled vehicles as this one,… more»

BF Success Story: Prairie Schooner Leaves Georgia Collection

As some of you likely know, I am helping to clear out a large collection of salvage and project vehicles from a private owner. You can read more about the collection here in Part I; here in Part II; here in Part… more»

READER AD: 1961 Chevrolet Impala Bubble Top

Looks are highly subjective, but in my opinion, the 1961 Impala Bubble Top is one of the best Impala designs. The way the A-Pillar curves, the narrowing C-pillar and the massive rear window give it a look unlike any… more»

Rare Estate: 1976 Cadillac Castilian Wagon

If you didn’t already know, wagons are pretty great. They look damn good (way better than most SUVs) and they significantly enhance the practicality of almost every model they’re originally based on. This 1976 Cadillac Castilian Estate Wagon is… more»

One Owner GTO: 1970 Pontiac GTO

This 1970 Pontiac GTO is missing a pretty important component, but it is a clean and solid car that is looking for a new home. It still wears all of its original sheetmetal and could make a relatively easy… more»

Postal Project: 1963 Studebaker Zip Van

I can still remember our mailman (pre-“letter carrier” era) driving a van like this 1963 Studebaker Zip Van while we were growing up. I don’t know exactly what make or model it was, but it looked exactly like this… more»

Rusty RS: 1970 Chevrolet Camaro SS/RS 396

The owner of this 1970 Camaro SS/RS 396 admits, to two facts. The first is that the car has been off the road for many years. The second thing that he admits to is that the Camaro is very… more»

Solid Off-Roader: 1967 Ford Bronco

It seemed that during the 1960s, the late Lee Iacocca had the golden touch. After the monumental success of the Mustang, he gave product approval for the first Ford Bronco, and the model repaid his faith by becoming an… more»

Triumph’s Enigma: 1968 GT6+ Garage Find

Let me start by thanking Barn Finds reader George G. for this fantastic find! Why is it fantastic? Because although the Triumph GT6 was an enigma when it was introduced and remains one today for most enthusiasts, for those… more»

Pocket Rocket: 1971 Austin Mini

Sometimes you’ll look at a car and just know that driving it will cause you to issue forth with an involuntary scream. Whether it is a scream of pleasure or one of terror, really depends on the car in… more»

No Reserve Survivor: 1972 Chevy Corvette

The words “no reserve” are always refreshing to see on an auction for a nicely preserved car, specifically a 1972 Chevy Corvette convertible like this one. The seller says everything remains original, including the paint and engine, on this… more»

Parked for 30 Years: 1973 Ford Mustang Convertible

You will need to roll up your sleeves if you plan to take on the restoration of this 1973 Mustang Convertible because the list of work required is not as long as your arm, but probably as long as… more»

Stalled for a Decade: 1968 Dodge Coronet R/T

This 1968 Dodge Coronet R/T is a restoration project that has stalled. The current owner says that a fair amount of work has already been completed, but the new owner may face some re-work to get the car to… more»

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