Being in my mid-fifties and growing up in an area that seemed to be ripe with Corvettes, I went from being enamored by the custom ‘Vettes cruising around the streets in my town during my car-crazed youth to later… more»
Customs
Jan 28, 2023 • For Sale • 17 Comments
468/4-Speed: 1968 Chevrolet Nova SS 396
Claiming any classic is a genuine example of a particular version is admirable, but that claim becomes questionable when the vehicle undergoes extensive modifications. Such is the case with this 1968 Nova, which the seller claims is a genuine… more»
Jan 22, 2023 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Camaro Pickup! 1991 Chevrolet “El Camaro”
The El Camino, Chevrolet’s “gentleman’s pickup”, was discontinued in 1987. Apparently, someone wished that had not happened and decided to convert a 1991 Camaro into one, resulting in what you might call an “El Camaro.” We don’t know how… more»
Jan 16, 2023 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Back to the Future! 1977 Chevrolet Camaro
Thus 1977 Chevy Camaro was in the same family since new. It was tricked out in the 1980s, but the owner got into trouble, went to jail, and never came back. His parents recently had an estate sale, which… more»
Jan 14, 2023 • For Sale • 54 Comments
Kustom Tri-Power: 1959 Pontiac “Corvette”
Question: When is a Chevy Corvette no longer a Chevrolet? Answer: When it is customized and titled as a Pontiac. That’s the case with this 1959 Corvette which retains its original underpinnings and factory stampings but has a Pontiac… more»
Jan 14, 2023 • For Sale • 49 Comments
Hellcat-Powered 2016 Dodge Charger Daytona
Craving a reliable modern muscle car with styling inspired by the 1969 Dodge Daytona? This red hot ride features custom Daytona-ish bodywork front and rear, all grafted to a 2016 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat. The result can be driven… more»
Jan 13, 2023 • For Sale • 41 Comments
Incredible! Tactical Assault Concept Vehicle
We see a lot of different vehicles as Barn Finds writers, and to be honest, it’s rare that one leaves me completely speechless. This “Tactical Assault Concept Vehicle” (hereafter T.A.C.V.), however, did! It’s listed for sale here on eBay… more»
Jan 11, 2023 • Stories • 57 Comments
Elvis Presley’s Jet! 1962 Lockheed 1329 JetStar
While he was alive (and some would say it continues today), everything that Elvis Presley did was big and loud. Take the Graceland Estate in Memphis, Tennessee, for example. And this 1962 Lockheed JetStar is no exception, with all… more»
Jan 3, 2023 • For Sale • 49 Comments
Coming or Going? 1974 Dodge Polara
In the 1970s, Chrysler products would be popular with police organizations across the country. It seemed like everywhere you looked, you saw a full-size Dodge or Plymouth set up as a “bubble gum machine” with its flashing lights and… more»
Dec 31, 2022 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Custom Shorty Van: 1974 Chevrolet G10
There’s no denying that old-school vans are the top bananas of the period-cool vehicle food chain. You can readily identify makes and models that capture an era fairly accurately, but a short-wheelbase custom G10 van is the ultimate manifestation… more»
Dec 29, 2022 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Ambuvertible: 1959 Buick Commercial Chassis LaSabre
Ambulances, hearses, and other specialized coaches are produced by custom vehicle builders. And those builders rely on mainstream manufacturers like General Motors for chassis and body components. Such was the case with this 1959 Buick ambulance that was built… more»
Dec 26, 2022 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Shasta Camper Van: 1979 Chevrolet G20
Shasta is one of those semi-household names that I’ve heard about for years. Known for its van conversions, the company still exists today as a manufacturer of camper trailers, the sort you pull behind a heavy-duty pickup truck. At… more»
Dec 25, 2022 • For Sale • 22 Comments
4X4 Big Block? 1965 Chevrolet El Camino
Believe it or not, this is not the first time that I’ve encountered a 4X4 Chevrolet El Camino. I was stuck in traffic in Ft. Lauderdale years ago and encountered a 1969 model that was done up about the… more»
Dec 24, 2022 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Kiddie Kar Replica: 1972 Ford Mustang Convertible
Back in the good old days, auto dealers were out to impress whole families, not just the member with the credit report. Pedal car replicas were available as promotional items at least in the 1950s, and Autolite, a one-time… more»
Dec 18, 2022 • For Sale • 25 Comments
The Big Banana! Wide Body Chevrolet Corvette
The ’70s! That about sums up the visuals on this custom, wide-body Corvette convertible. It’s said to be a 1968 model, but if that’s the case, it has been altered to not only resemble a mid-’70s version, but it… more»
Dec 17, 2022 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Retain or Restore? 1969 Chevrolet Corvette
It is said that beauty is in the eye of the beholder. That means we will have readers who look at this 1969 Corvette and wish to preserve its current appearance and custom touches. Others would be horrified by… more»
