The Super Sport was the performance side of the Chevy Nova in 1972. An L48 350 cubic inch V8 was the only powerplant offered and 12,309 copies were delivered. We don’t know the split between manual and automatic transmissions,… more»
Muscle Cars
Jul 22, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Solid 4-Speed Driver: 1970 Dodge Super Bee
Looking back to 1968, Plymouth couldn’t have timed the debut of their Road Runner much better, as this was the period when muscle cars were in full swing, and an affordable offering with a big block as standard equipment… more»
Jul 21, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Running Convertible Project: 1967 Oldsmobile 442
The 442 debuted in 1964 as Oldsmobile joined others in the GM stable in the mid-size muscle car market. It was an option on the Cutlass until 1968 when it finally became a series of its own. 442 or… more»
Jul 21, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Real Barn Find: 1970 Ford Torino GT Project
Muscle cars were still a healthy segment in the market when Ford introduced the Torino in 1968, which started life as a more nicely trimmed Fairlane, with a GT version available right from the get-go. The car got a… more»
Jul 20, 2024 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Real X55 Code 1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS Project
The first generation Chevrolet Camaro had a relatively short run of three years, but GM decided to redesign the side sheet metal for 1969, giving the last model before the second-gen cars took over some distinctive one-year-only body styling… more»
Jul 19, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Great Project: 1963 Chevrolet Impala Sport Coupe
“It’s a Michigan car” can only mean one thing, and that thing is rust. If you know what you’re getting into, however, a case of ventilated floorboards is not too big an obstacle to overcome. In this case, at… more»
Jul 18, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
528 Hemi: 1969 Plymouth Road Runner
Plymouth produced 81,105 examples of the Road Runner in 1969, but only 787 buyers paid the hefty premium for the legendary 426ci Hemi V8. This Road Runner isn’t one of those cars, but a previous owner made up for… more»
Jul 18, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
No Reserve 1990 Ford Mustang 7-Up Edition Project
We’ve seen hundreds of special edition vehicles find their way onto the pages of Barn Finds over the years, including quite a few unusual variants of the Ford Mustang. However, the story behind the one-year-only 7-Up edition is an… more»
Jul 18, 2024 • Exclusives • 8 Comments
BF Exclusive: 1968 Chevrolet El Camino SS 396
It isn’t uncommon to find a classic muscle car with a big block engine swap, but typically, the builder starts with a base car. In the case of this El Camino, it started life as a well-equipped SS 396… more»
Jul 17, 2024 • For Sale • 43 Comments
1970 Dodge Challenger 340 Convertible Project
What Mopar fanatic wouldn’t love to own a first-year Dodge Challenger, especially when it’s a convertible? This 1970 model is said to be a running and driving example, and it’s priced at $12,500 with offers considered, less than you’d… more»
Jul 16, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Barn Find Survivor? 1973 Ford Mustang Mach 1
After years of getting bigger and selling fewer cars each year, the 1973 model year would be the last for the first-generation Ford Mustang. The car would attempt to return somewhat to its roots in 1974 with the Mustang… more»
Jul 16, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
95k Original Miles: 1977 Pontiac Can Am
Let’s be honest; There wasn’t a lot for motoring enthusiasts to become excited about in the late 1970s. Cars had become heavier and slower, with vehicles that had previously been high-performance models capable of doing little but transform fuel… more»
Jul 16, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Muscle Car Project: 1969 Plymouth Road Runner
The 1969 model year was a banner one for Plymouth’s Road Runner. The company produced 81,125 cars for domestic consumption, with a further 3,295 finding their way to Canada. It marked a high point for the badge, with muscle… more»
Jul 15, 2024 • Exclusives • 17 Comments
Big Block Muscle: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
Some enthusiasts are unwilling or unable to tackle a project build. For them, the only alternative is to purchase a turnkey classic that can be enjoyed immediately. The market has plenty of choices, but those with an iconic muscle… more»
Jul 14, 2024 • For Sale • 23 Comments
572-Powered 1987 Buick Regal Grand National
The Buick Regal Grand National is one of those cars that really doesn’t need much introduction, as their distinct trim and turbocharged engines have made them heroes from a decade where many autos are forgotten, at least when it… more»
Jul 14, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
540 V8 “Super Nova”: 1967 Chevrolet Chevy II
This 1967 Chevy II is far removed from the day it left the Willow Run assembly line. The VIN decodes this 2-door sedan as having been the base 100 model with an inline-6 inch. But today, it looks to… more»
