Not As New As You Think: 1995 Mustang GTS

Let’s see—a car from 1995 is 27 years old, and a classic is typically taken to be a car 25 years old or older. That puts a lot of iron on the radar that just constituted “used cars” not… more»

Recent Restoration: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split Window Coupe

Some enthusiasts will complete the meticulous restoration of their classic car and go on to experience years of motoring joy. For others, the restoration journey satisfies them, and they will choose to part with a vehicle once the work… more»

52K-Mile 1972 Ford Maverick

Between the Ford Falcon and Ford Fairmont was the Ford Maverick. It was a somewhat sassy little car and the early examples were nice with smaller bumpers such as on this 1972 Ford Maverick two-door sedan. The brown color… more»

Super Sharp! 1971 Chevrolet Camaro SS396

This 1971 Chevrolet Camaro is a rare bird! The SS396 option was still available but not selected by many that year as the performance bug was starting to recede. Throw in the SS/RS package coupled with this Camaro’s beautiful… more»

$4900 ‘Vette! 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray

Zoning ordinances in certain neighborhoods require that at least one non-operable car be parked on the property at all times, and this 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray outside Atlantic City, New Jersey certainly qualifies. Listed for $4900 here on Craigslist,… more»

454 V8 Power: 1973 Chevrolet Corvette

The most noticeable change to the 1973 Corvette was the shift from a chrome front bumper to a urethane rubber/plastic nose. It may have been a popular change, though prompted by safety regulations, as Corvette sales went past 30,000… more»

Parked In The ’70s: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Bargain

At least around here, I am noticing a trend at car shows.  It seems that we are seeing fewer and fewer show-stopping rare cars and more and more cars in the driver category.  In a lot of ways, this… more»

Just Out Of Storage: 1934 Pierce-Arrow 836A Brougham

Prior to seeing a Pierce-Arrow in person, I viewed these cars as just another big pre-war classic, but after seeing one in person at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, I learned how impressive these machines really are. As a… more»

Nicest One Left? 1978 Ford Pinto Wagon

Both Ford and Chevrolet introduced sub-compact cars in 1971, and both would be controversial in their own ways. The Pinto would become the subject of safety concerns in rear-end collisions, while the Vega’s negative PR was largely based on… more»

Have it Your Way: 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Sedan Delivery

The Chevrolet Bel Air is an iconic vehicle. The Bel Air line was born in 1950 and named after an exclusive area of Los Angeles nestled in the Santa Monica Mountains. The car was known for its pillarless roof… more»

66k Original Miles: 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air

The 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air has been a staple of the classic scene for decades, and spotless examples command impressive prices. That left enthusiasts in a quandary. Many wished to buy into the Bel Air lifestyle but didn’t have… more»

Rarest Color: 1972 Chevrolet Corvette

Sometimes a classic car doesn’t need to be a firebreathing monster to be classed as desirable. This 1972 Corvette demonstrates this fact thanks to its rare paint color and host of optional extras. It is a tidy and original… more»

Forty Years Asleep: 1955 Pontiac Star Chief Project

Will there ever be an end to the supply of cars that haven’t seen the light of day for decades? Here’s another one, on eBay, a 1955 Pontiac Star Chief (misidentified as a Silver Chief) two-door hardtop, bid to… more»

Only 23K Miles? 1969 Chevrolet Corvette

Of the 38,762 Chevrolet Corvettes built in 1969, I think we’ve covered every one of them. Maybe some even twice! Ok, so that’s probably an exaggeration but they’ve gotten deep coverage here on Barn Finds. One thing, however, that… more»

Stored 40 Years: 1967 Camaro RS/SS 350 Convertible

Here’s an honest Barn Find if ever I saw one. The claim the owner makes is simple: someone bought it in the 1970s, put it up until he could get around to it for restoration, and never saw that… more»

True (?) Driver: 1966 Mustang GT Fastback

Wanting something snazzy but not insanely pricey? This 1966 Mustang Fastback might be your ticket. Of course, that partly depends on two things: where the pricing goes for the listing here on eBay and whether what you see is… more»

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