The 1972 model year was the most successful for the Chevy Nova in terms of sales (up to then). Nearly 350,000 of them left the factory, an increase of nearly 80% over the previous year, yet the cars looked… more»
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Only 14k Miles? 1974 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
The Chevy Camaro would receive a facelift in 1974 using the second-generation platform that had been introduced in 1970. Much of this was due to the new Federally mandated front and rear impact standards. 1974 would also be the… more»
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Originally Moulin Rouge: 1970 Plymouth Cuda
Upon first glance, it would be hard to imagine that this 1970 Plymouth Cuda was ever any other color than what it is now. But back in the day, in addition to their straightforward color offerings, Plymouth had come… more»
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Supercharged! 1963 Studebaker Gran Turismo Hawk
The 1962-64 GT Hawks would be the last literation of the Studebaker car that dated back to 1956. These machines were designed to compete with personal luxury cars like the Ford Thunderbird and – next to the Avanti –… more»
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Full-Size Field Find: 1965 Oldsmobile Starfire
In the 1960s, the Olds Starfire was a full-size performance car. But as the market changed, muscle car interest shifted to the smaller intermediates and the Starfire was retired at the end of 1966. But for its last two… more»
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23K Original Miles: 1986 Chevrolet Corvette 4+3
There are just 23,000 original miles on this pretty 1986 Chevrolet Corvette that’s equipped with the preferred 4+3 manual gearbox. Said to be a two owner example, the second owner purchased the Corvette with just 10,000 original miles on… more»
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Unfinished Convertible: 1971 Chevelle Malibu
This 1971 Malibu convertible is a project that hasn’t been completed across its last two owners. It has an older repaint that may need help and we’re told it runs well, which is always a good thing. The current… more»
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1-of-33: 1971 Plymouth ‘Cuda Convertible
Hidden away in this garage is a 1971 Plymouth ‘Cuda Convertible that is a rarity. It is a two-owner classic that has occupied this spot since 1986, but the owner has decided that the time has come for it… more»
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390 V8 Go-Pack: 1969 AMC AMX
In the mid-1960s, AMC was toying with building a 2-seat GT-style car that could compete with the Chevy Corvette. But since American Motors had fewer resources than GM, they waited until the Javelin pony car was about to see… more»
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Reader Story: Buick Grand National Find!
Barn Finds reader Cartman wrote in recently to tell us a terrific story about a super find he recently resurrected. The car in question is a Buick Grand National, which in this guise was produced from 1984 to 1987… more»
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Rare 390 Go Pack Optioned 1969 AMC AMX!
Even though American Motors Corporation has been gone for over 30 years, many of its cars still retain a significant following. The AMX is one of those cars, and a very nice example has recently come up for sale… more»
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Earliest Known? 1982 Buick Grand National
The Regal-based Grand National (GN) was first produced in response to the success Buick had in the NASCAR Cup Series in 1981. Unlike the more well-known GN’s from 1984-87, only 215 of these cars were built in 1982 and… more»
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440 Magnum V8 Project: 1968 Dodge Charger R/T
Rumor has it the Dodge Charger was inspired by the success of the Ford Mustang but was built on an intermediate platform rather than a compact. The car was moderately successful in its first two years but took off… more»
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502 Powered! 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454
If you are searching for a classic muscle car but are not too concerned about spotless originality, this 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle SS is a car that probably demands a closer look. It rolled off the production line with a… more»
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Stunning Restoration: 1970 Chevrolet Nova SS 396
Sometimes a classic car will appear on our desks here at Barn Finds, and it will have me shaking my head. This 1970 Chevrolet Nova SS 396 is one such car. The owner treated it to a comprehensive restoration… more»
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Gran Coupe 440 V8! 1970 Plymouth Barracuda
The Plymouth Barracuda was all-new in 1970 and the public responded with a 50% increase in sales. The Gran Coupe would be the “luxury” edition, which represented 15% of all deliveries that year. This restored edition differs from stock… more»
