When we think of Choo-Choo Customs vehicles, we almost always associate that aftermarket brand with a Chevrolet El Camino. While the changes made by the now-defunct Tennessee company were purely cosmetic, these cars have a healthy following of enthusiasts… more»
Muscle Cars
Real or Clone? 1969 COPO Camaro ZL1 427!
The eBay title for this 1969 Camaro is slightly misleading. It reads “1969 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Aluminum 427! COPO SPECS!” The “SPECS” part is the most important word. This car is indeed a 1969 Camaro with an aluminum 427… more»
Exceptional Example: 1968 Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang
I have to agree with the seller of this 1968 Shelby GT350 here on Craigslist that the pony is in exceptional condition, and I’m not too far away from drooling a bit on my keyboard just staring at it… more»
Muscle Truck: 1979 Dodge Li’l Red Express
Dodge ventured into the muscle truck market in 1978, creating the Li’l Red Express which was all about performance and looks. Due to a loophole in the emissions laws, the 1978 editions came without catalytic converters and a 360… more»
One Year Only Project: 1977 Pontiac Can Am
As dismal as the mid-seventies seemed to be overall for the muscle car market, Pontiac came up with a few nice surprises every so often to try and please those still longing for some sort of performance. 1973 brought… more»
Museum Find: 1,434 Mile 1964 Pontiac GTO Tri-Power
It is easy to become complacent and lose sight of life’s opportunities. Writing for Barn Finds means that rarely happens to me, and cars like this 1964 Pontiac GTO help me appreciate how privileged I am to do what… more»
17K Original Miles: 1986 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z
Many of us have seen the movie Friday Night Lights that depicts how competitive high school football can be in certain communities. I found it eye-opening as a northern kid who spent half the year indoors when the weather… more»
Affordable Pioneer: 1964 Pontiac GTO
Although it sometimes ignites debate, most classic enthusiasts consider the 1964 Pontiac GTO as the “father” of the muscle car era. Certainly, there was no disputing its performance credentials. However, with many of the 32,450 cars produced during that… more»
Original 4-Speed RS/SS! 1967 Chevrolet Camaro
This! That’s right, this 1967 Chevrolet Camaro RS/SS is an excellent survivor example, it’s my favorite version of Chevy’s iconic first-gen pony car, and it’s green. Expensive at $45K? Considering what it is, and its condition, it’s not a… more»
Slick Driver: 1984 Chevy Monte Carlo
There are certain vehicles that only require a very modest tweak to go from ordinary to stunning. I often think of the staid Mercedes-Benz W124 sedan, which is transformed by a set of 17-inch AMG “monoblock” wheels. Many classic… more»
Hot Hatch: 1985 Dodge Shelby Charger Turbo
Cars wearing a Shelby badge generally conjure images of classics offering impressive performance. However, even the illustrious Mr. Shelby was feeling the pinch by the 1980s, struggling to devise ways of extracting more from production cars. He turned his… more»
Q-Code 428! 1966 Ford Galaxie 500
The Ford Galaxie 500 got a restyle on the outside and underneath for 1965, but it wasn’t until the following year that the Galaxie 500 7-Litre was introduced, sporting a new 428 engine under the hood for ’66. Back… more»
Daily Driver: 1970 Dodge Challenger T/A 340 Six Pack
It can be frustrating to spot the classic of your dreams only to face a seller unwilling to allow in-person inspections. That makes this 1970 Dodge Challenger T/A a breath of fresh air, with its owner actively encouraging it…. more»
















