Chevrolet’s automobiles for 1958 were all-new, a complete change-up from the popular “Tri-Fives” of 1955-57. But they were bulky-looking cars that weren’t as futuristic as the “Forward Look” products that had emerged in 1957. So, GM began a crash… more»
Sedans
• For Sale • 3 Comments
Déjà Vu: Stash of Mopar Project Cars
If you think you’ve seen some of these cars before, you may have. Some of these autos were on the market in 2018 (yep, five years!) and featured here on Barn Finds and have returned – along with some… more»
• For Sale • 54 Comments
Restore or Tribute? 1958 Plymouth Belvedere Hardtop
Although the titular vehicle in the iconic 1983 film “Christine” is identified as a 1958 Plymouth Fury, few people realize that producer John Carpenter also utilized Belvederes and Savoys to create the seventeen cars used during filming. Despite the… more»
• For Sale • 5 Comments
Take Your Pick: Garage Stash of Imports
In a dusty garage in Dallas, Texas, there are at least four imported autos for sale. They all look to have been sitting there for some time and no mention is made if any of them run. Perhaps they… more»
• For Sale • 13 Comments
Only Two Owners! 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
From its introduction in 1964, the mid-size Chevy Chevelle would quickly become one of the GM division’s best-selling cars. Perhaps the most successful was the second generation which ran from 1968 to 1972. The ‘69s got a mild facelift… more»
• For Sale • 17 Comments
Garage Find: 1970 Ford Torino SportsRoof
The Torino began in 1968 as the upscale version of Ford’s mid-size car, the Fairlane. It took over representing the series in 1970 and continued as such through the 1976 model year. The autos received a redesign in 1970… more»
• For Sale • 20 Comments
Never Seen Snow! 1961 Rambler American Deluxe
Rambler came out with the freshly re-bodied American for the 1961 model year but it was still based on the previous bathtub Rambler American with a 100-inch wheelbase. This fantastic-looking 1961 Rambler American Deluxe sedan can be found posted… more»
• For Sale • 31 Comments
Blazer 4X4: 1962 Chevrolet Corvair Monza
If you combined the body of a first-generation 1960s Chevrolet Corvair with a mid-1980s S-10 Blazer SUV, the seller’s vehicle is what you might come up with. He/she bought this as a project and stopped working on it when… more»
Tastefully Modern: 1964 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
In the 1950s, Chevrolet (along with most U.S. auto manufacturers) sold only one size of car. By 1964, Chevy was peddling four varieties, two of which were compacts. The newest face in the crowd came that year in the… more»
• For Sale • 22 Comments
Parked Since 1977: 1951 Hudson Pacemaker Custom
Have you ever imagined how different the American automotive landscape could have been if a few cards had fallen differently? If Hudson had access to a Ford or GM budget post-war, could it have continued to produce innovative cars… more»
• For Sale • 25 Comments
Captive Mopar Import: 1971 Dodge Colt
In the early 1970s, U.S. automakers took different approaches to fielding subcompact cars. Ford and Chevy went with new designs, AMC took an existing product and modified it, and Dodge decided to rebadge a Japanese import. Such was the… more»
• For Sale • 48 Comments
Sporty Gas Miser: 1986 Ford Escort GT
In 1981, the Ford Escort replaced the Pinto as the company’s subcompact offering. Built as a “world car” through collaboration with Ford of Europe, the Escort shifted to front-wheel-drive and would remain in production into the early part of… more»
• For Sale • 45 Comments
First Year Wide-Track: 1959 Pontiac Catalina
Pontiac was on the move in 1959, the suspender-wearing stodginess of old was gone (though I wouldn’t consider the ’58 edition to be stodgy), and “Wide Track” was in. Pontiac was making way for what would eventually become the… more»
• For Sale • 8 Comments
Rolling Tri-Five: 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air
Some of the most successful U.S.-made automobiles were the 1955-57 full-size Chevrolets. With nearly five million units produced, they would go on to be known as the “Tri Fives”. The top-line Bel Air would be a best-seller, including this… more»
• For Sale • 43 Comments
409/4-Speed And 4 Doors! 1962 Chevrolet Impala
This 1962 Chevrolet Impala is a perfect example of how you could, at one time, mix and match – build the car you want as opposed to being stuck in a narrow channel of conformity as we are today…. more»
• For Sale • 13 Comments
Rare 1987 Shelby Lancer Turbo Project
I’ll spare you the suspense: yes, this car is 1 of the 400 made with a five-speed manual transmission! The other 400 out of 800 total Shelby Lancers in 1987 received a three-speed automatic transmission. This is a rare… more»
