Rare 1984 Avanti II Touring Coupe

The Avanti almost certainly holds a unique place in automotive history. It is one of the few models that have soldiered on in production for decades after the company that spawned it sank into bankruptcy. In fact, it was… more»

The Glass Stripper! 1961 Chevrolet Corvette

I’m not sure what a Glass Stripper is, but if this wicked-looking Corvette drag racer of the same name is any indication, I wouldn’t want to meet one in a dark alley. The 1961 Chevrolet Corvette in Highland, Michigan… more»

Cool & Unusual Rod! 1934 Austin Bantam

This cool street rod is several degrees from the norm, and I love it! While the fiberglass ’34 Austin Bantam body isn’t that unusual, the chassis and drivetrain choices certainly are. Thanks to reader Matt R. for alerting us… more»

Blues Brothers Replica: 1974 Dodge Monaco

Most of us know by now the legendary Bluesmobile from the equally iconic film, The Blues Brothers. Like all movie cars, there’s a fair amount of hype thrown up around them, especially when the car in question is featured… more»

One Owner: 1978 Pontiac Sunbird Coupe

Platform sharing is nothing new to the automotive industry, and truth be told, it probably dates back to the days of Fred Flintstone. It represents the most cost-effective way for a manufacturer to produce a wide selection of models… more»

45k Original Miles: 1978 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Landau

By the time the smaller 3rd Generation Monte Carlo was launched in 1978, Chevrolet had a sales winner on its hands that was firmly established in the market. While the Sport Coupe was easily the volume seller, an impressive… more»

Parked For 45 Years! 1967 Pontiac GTO

Sometimes, a classic car will appear on our desks at Barn Finds with a sad backstory. That seems to be the case with this 1967 Pontiac GTO. Its owner was a career military man who parked the car in… more»

Long and Low: 1969 Cadillac Series 62 Hardtop Coupe

Probably no car better encapsulates the late-1950s buying public’s love of fins than the 1959 Cadillac. The enormous fins and bullet taillights remain as instantly recognizable today as when these classics were new. After falling out of favor during… more»

440 V8 6-Pack: 1970 Dodge Charger R/T

The 1966-67 Chargers didn’t sell all that well, perhaps because they looked like overgrown pony cars. The Charger was redesigned in 1968 along with all the other B-bodied Chrysler products and the nameplate finally took off, more than tripling… more»

35k Miles? 1979 Chevrolet Nova Survivor

1979 marked the end of the line for the fifth-generation Chevrolet Nova, and it was also the final year that the Nova was produced as a rear-wheel-drive automobile.  Even though it was the last year for its generation, Chevy… more»

Barn Find Judge: 1969 Pontiac GTO

If you’re a product of the 1950s/60s, you likely remember Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In and the Sammy Davis, Jr. bit, “Here Comes the Judge!” Pontiac’s marketing people were so smitten with it and the authoritarian message it conveyed that… more»

34k Mile Nova Alternative: 1974 Buick Apollo

In the early 1970s, Buick needed a compact car to compete across all lines (the imported Opels weren’t getting the job done). So, in 1973, they cloned the popular Chevy Nova and called it Apollo, named after the Greek… more»

Working Classic! 1967 CaveMan Caravan Camper

With its shiny Ford cab and the testimony of recent family camping trips, this working camper seeks a new owner to continue loving it and feeding it gas and new adventures. The 1967 CaveMan Caravan rides on a one-ton… more»

Four-Door Drop-Top: 1966 Lincoln Continental

Now we are talkin’! Two hundred and twenty-one inches in length, 5,300 lbs in weight, and a top that goes up and down. Detroit iron at its best – yes, this 1966 Lincoln Continental convertible is a whammer-jammer! Owned… more»

Indy 500 Pace Car: 1990 Chevrolet Beretta GT

The Chevy Beretta was an FWD, 2-door sports coupe built between 1987-96. It was designed by the same folks who brought you the Camaro and Corvette of the same era. It was built on the L-body platform that also… more»

Stroker V8: 1970 Plymouth Road Runner

The first generation of the Plymouth Road Runner would wrap up in 1970. That would include the only year of the famous Superbird. Production would be down over 1969 as demand in the muscle car industry, in general, was… more»

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