Unlike many “Barn Finds,” this one comes with a known history — for at least the last 20 years. This 1967 Dodge Coronet R/T in Mattituck, New York was discovered in a barn, purchased and slated for rotisserie restoration,… more»
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No Clone: 1970 Chevrolet Nova SS
Though not quite a survivor, this Nova is a real-deal Super Sport car with just two owners and 72,000 documented miles since new. The seller purchased it from the original owner in fairly rough condition and fixed it up… more»
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Judge Dread: 1969 Pontiac GTO
Sadly beautiful flood victims keep coming up for sale after the rough few hurricanes the US has seen. Clearly a well-kept and cherished machine, this GTO is currently up for bid with little information provided. GTO Judge’s are very… more»
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Is It Really An L78? 1968 Chevelle SS396 4-Speed!
In the mid-sixties, Chevy’s SS 396 was a potent enough competitor at any traffic light, but if you could hear the lifters ticking things could get really interesting. It just might be a real L78 under the hood. Chevy… more»
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375 Horsepower Barn Find: 1968 Camaro SS 396
Update 10/18/17 – I’ve heard from the seller and they sent over photos to verify that this Camaro is in fact an L78 SS 396! They also clarified what the switch on the shifter is and it is a line… more»
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Solid Axle Apology: 1961 Chevrolet Corvette
I have to admit that I make mistakes from time to time. Yes, it is true. Not lying one bit. One of my latest bonehead moves was calling a C1 Corvette (1953-1962) a straight axle Corvette in a story. … more»
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Rare Bird: 1988 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am GTA Notchback
There’s an upside to writing about muscle and pony cars: just when you think it’s all been seen and said, another special edition that you’d forgotten about, or never even heard of, comes out of the woodwork. Here’s one… more»
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Factory Turbo: 1980 Pontiac Trans Am
Though these aren’t the rarest cars out there, they certainly aren’t common! With only 30,053 turbo 301 Trans Ams produced between 1980 and 1981, the remaining number is surely a fraction of that. Truthfully, it wasn’t until I saw… more»
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Big Brake Vette In Triple Black: 1961 Corvette
The option sheet has been long on Corvettes since 1956. While the 1953 was sold with no options, and the 1954-55 Corvettes reluctantly offered a few different colors, the option list became part of the Corvette culture soon thereafter. … more»
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Fuzzy’s Mopar: 1969 Plymouth Roadrunner
The B-body is the favorite of many Mopar muscle lovers, including myself. While the Charger has stolen much of the B-body’s glory over the years, the Coronet, Roadrunner, and GTX all have their place in classic Mopar history. This… more»
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Tri Power 4-Speed Drop Top: 1965 GTO Convertible
Tri power 4-speed convertible rolls off of the tongue so nicely, and is a fantastic selection of options for any classic car. GTO’s are well known and admired for their styling and power, so naturally a convertible of this… more»
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Have It Your Way: 1973 Chevrolet Camaro
It is often lamented on these pages that cars became less desirable as the seventies wore on. Emissions controls and ever evolving safety standards went a long way towards moving Detroit from the Steppenwolf style, fire breathing, horsepower laden… more»
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Big Small Block Project: 1972 Ford Gran Torino
The seller of this Gran Torino had a novel idea for it. They were going to pull the body from the frame, roll a late model Crown Vic frame under it and turn it into a mean machine. Sadly,… more»
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Real Deal COPO: 1969 Camaro L72
This find isn’t a barn find or even an unrestored survivor, but it’s such an incredible find that I just can’t resist! In the late ’60s, GM set limits on the size of engine that could be optioned in… more»
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Reasonably Priced Mopar? 1969 Dodge Charger Project
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: the days of people giving away old Mopars have long since come and gone. 1969 Chargers are a fan favorite, and have been climbing in value for quite some time…. more»
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The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly: 1971 Corvette Convertible
Before we go any further, I would like to publicly praise the seller of this car. When dealing with sellers, a lot of them will either provide pictures taken with a potato, photograph the car after hosing it down… more»
