Plymouth produced many interesting cars during the 1960s, with models like the GTX and Barracuda that were extroverted and dazzling. The 1962 Belvedere was more subtle and restrained, but this Plymouth hides a welcome secret. The original owner focused… more»
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Heavy Chevy? 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle 396 V8
As an effort to tap into a greater portion of the performance car market, Chevrolet added the “Heavy Chevy” to the Chevelle lineup in 1971. It was something of a poor man’s Super Sport, the idea being to keep… more»
A Surprising Survivor: 1981 Chevrolet Citation
OK, so some of you are probably wondering what in the Sam Hill is a Chevy Citation, such as this 1981 two-door version doing here on the webpages of Barn Finds? Rocco B. thought it a worthy tip and… more»
James Bond Had One: 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
From its inception in 1977, the Aston Martin V8 Vantage was tagged as England’s first “Supercar” because it was capable of an astonishing 170 mph. This was a grand touring car with plenty of luxury to go with all… more»
Original 428: 1968 Ford Galaxie XL GT
I was raised in a household where classic Fords ruled the roost. My father demonstrated an unashamed passion for the company’s larger models from the 1950s and 1960s, and I guess it would be fair to say that I… more»
Stylish Survivor: 1965 Chrysler Newport
“Believe it or not, this is our easy-to-own Chrysler Newport. 4275 pounds of very exciting automobile. You can’t buy this much car anywhere for less. The 1965 Chrysler is longer. Eighteen feet of comfort.” So says a brochure showing… more»
Terrific Tudor Sedan: 1957 Ford Custom 300
Last week I covered this 1958 Ford Fairlane 500 and opined how I thought this model year didn’t get the coverage it deserves. So, with that thought, today, I’m going to back it up a year and cover a… more»
Sport Coupe Survivor: 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
The mid-size Chevy Chevelle was in its eighth year in 1971 and still going strong. The Malibu Sport Coupe continued as the series’ best seller at nearly 200,000 copies, most with a V8 (and they could be optioned as… more»
4,589 Mile 1975 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Spring cleaning must be in session in garages all over America. Just this past week, we featured a handful of automobiles that had indeed spent decades hidden in garages. The skies seem to be raining well-preserved automobiles. However, none… more»
Running Project: 1962 Studebaker Gran Turismo Hawk
By the early 1960s, Studebaker’s checkered history was affecting operations. The Lark, a solid seller before the Big Three launched their own compacts, was fading. The merger with Packard confused and angered customers. Industry price and cost pressures infected… more»
















