27k Mile Survivor: 1971 Dodge Challenger Convertible

We see quite a few E-Bodies here on Barn Finds, everything from over-restored better than new ‘Cudas that you’d be afraid of driving to Challengers that make you feel like you need a tetanus shot after looking at them. … more»

327/4-Speed: 1964 Chevrolet Corvette

The second-generation Chevrolet Corvette began with the 1963 model year, and Chevy was so spot-on with the outcome that few changes were made for the 1964 model.  A few improvements for ’64 included a handful of suspension tweaks and… more»

Lost Show Car: Lil’ Louie 1921 Ford Hot Rod

Old hot rods never die, especially if their unique details and features somehow remain intact even after years of disassembly. Given the die-hards in this community, I’m never surprised to see a long-forgotten period build has been rescued, even… more»

454 Big Block: 1972 Chevrolet Corvette

Ask any Corvette enthusiast what their favorite year model or body style is and why and you’ll get a plethora of great answers.  1972 was the last C3 model to feature chrome bumpers in both the front and rear… more»

Clean Driver: 1994 Chevrolet Impala SS

It’s not hard to understand the appeal of the Chevrolet Impala SS sedan, given its slightly sleepy personality and La-Z-Boy accommodations. The car combined a powerful drivetrain with sharp looks and surprisingly decent handling, all wrapped up in the… more»

Daily Driver: 1973 Dodge Challenger 340

Between 1968-73, Chrysler built nearly 217,000 cars with the venerable 340 small-block V8. And this 1973 Dodge Challenger is one and the car is numbers matching. The 340 would be replaced by a 360 the following model year. The… more»

Something for Everyone: Cord & Kruse Auction

Car auctions can be hit or miss, with some of them simply stocked with over-restored muscle cars that will never be worth as much as what you pay for them in the heat of the moment, and others full… more»

Supercharged! 1957 Studebaker Golden Hawk

The Golden Hawk is a 2-door personal luxury hardtop coupe built by Studebaker Corp. between 1956-58. It was one of several iterations of the Hawk series that were around from 1953 and the end of Studebaker production in South… more»

Turnkey Survivor: 1980 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

By the 1980s, the Camaro Z28 had come a long way from its roots, with a 302 V8 prepared so the new car (1967) could compete on the SCCA Trans-Am circuit. By the 1970s, these cars were for street… more»

Original 340 V8: 1972 Dodge Challenger Rallye

The Dodge Challenger was well-received when it was introduced in 1970, selling nearly 77,000 cars in its first year. It shared an all-new E-body platform with the Plymouth Barracuda, though none of the sheet metal was common. This ’72… more»

Rolling Project: 1970 Plymouth Road Runner

By 1970, interest in the muscle car market was starting to wane, thanks in part to the insurance industry. Demand for the Plymouth Road Runner was also affected. Sales would peak in 1969 and then fall by nearly half… more»

427 V8/4-Speed! 1966 Chevrolet Impala SS

By 1966, the Super Sport was in its third year as a separate series on the Impala. A variety of engine choices were available to buyers, but in the grand scheme, only a small number of SS models came… more»

Big Estate Sale: Mostly Fords and Model Trains!

When I see an estate sale involving several cars, I always wonder how they came to be gathered in one location and why. Case-in-point is this group of 21 cars located in a huge garage on a large piece… more»

Original 383 V8: 1966 Dodge Coronet 500

Sometimes I’ll look at a classic car, and I can instantly identify why I like it. However, some possess an indefinable something that makes me long to park them in my garage. The latter scenario is the case with… more»

Former Electric Vehicle? 42k Mile 1972 Chevrolet Nova

This ’72 Chevy Nova is a two-owner car, and the first family had it for 45 years. It’s been treated to a frame-on restoration and upgraded from stock, having once spent time as an EV (electric vehicle; we don’t… more»

Drop Top 4-Speed: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible

1968 was only the second year model for the Chevrolet Camaro, and the car started out so strong that Chevy only made a few minor tweaks from the initial 1967 offering.  One of the more noticeable differences between the… more»

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