While Chevrolet introduced the Super Sport package on the Impala in 1961, the concept didn’t take off with buyers until 1962. From a few hundred copies in 1961, sales were just shy of 100,000 units in 1962. Besides special… more»
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Rare LS6 Big-Block: 1971 Chevrolet Corvette
I’ve always believed that the best way to photograph a C3 Corvette is from down low. No angle better accentuates the car’s inherent aggressive lines, and this 1971 example deserves nothing less. Its engine bay houses the LS6 version… more»
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Stored for 35 Years: Meyers Manx II
Inspired by DIYers in Southern California who were hacking up VW Beetles to make beach buggies, Bruce Meyers began building his own version – known as Old Red – in 1963. His interpretation employed a monocoque fiberglass body with… more»
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26k Original Miles: 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
The stunning presentation is easily understood once you discover that this 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 has a genuine 26,000 miles showing on its odometer. The first owner successfully combined a subtle, classy exterior paint shade with a drivetrain… more»
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Rare-To-See Survivor: 1979 Plymouth Horizon
There isn’t much, if any, snow, sleet, or rain south of beautiful San Diego, where this Horizon is located, but Plymouth’s marketing department said, “Snow, sleet and rain couldn’t stop the hardy Horizon. Neither could the competition.” This 1979… more»
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Low Miles and T-Tops! 1988 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS
When the Monte Carlo was introduced as a 1970 model, it was billed as the first personal luxury car offered by Chevrolet, and the timing was excellent, as this segment was becoming more popular in the auto industry. Although… more»
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Update: 1962 Ford F-100 4×4 Flareside Barn Find
UPDATE – This 1962 Ford F-100 4×4 Flareside is listed for sale again, just a couple of days after the listing disappeared and the truck reappeared. It’s shown outside the barn this time, and is wearing new wheels and… more»
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Tri-Power/4-Speed Roller: 1966 Pontiac GTO
When searching for a muscle car project, buyers often have to face the bad with the good, and that’s certainly the case regarding this 1966 Pontiac GTO. The biggest negative is that the original engine and transmission are no… more»
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No Reserve: 49k-Mile, One-Owner 1967 Mercury Cougar
I’ve always been a little envious of those who have the temperament to find a single car they like and drive it forever (What’s it like to not want one of everything?). That was apparently the case with this… more»
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Cheap $850 Driver: 1995 Saturn SC1
For the price, this 1995 Saturn SC1 coupe may be one of the best deals out there right now, and the seller says you’ll be driving away with the gas tank 2/3 full! The Saturn S-series was available in… more»
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All Original 5-Speed: 1988 Ford Mustang GT
The 1980s called, and they want their muscle car back! That’s the first thought that enters into my head upon gazing at this nicely preserved 1988 Ford Mustang GT, which appears to be in bone stock condition. Featuring the… more»
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Numbers-Matching: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28
I sometimes wonder whether the automotive industry will once again see the likes of this 1968 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28. There will almost certainly be high-performance models in the future, but will manufacturers ever produce vehicles designed specifically to achieve… more»
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24k Original Miles: 1949 Chevrolet Styleline Sedan
We’re no strangers to low-mileage claims at Barn Finds, and some stand scrutiny better than others. This 1949 Chevrolet Styleline Sedan may fall into that category. The seller states that its odometer shows 24,600 genuine miles. Since it has… more»
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Original Big-Block: 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
There is no experience quite like opening your garage door to find a pristine and desirable classic lurking in the shadows. This 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 offers its new owner that opportunity, presenting superbly following its recent restoration…. more»
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Big-Block Project: 1968 (?) Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Hiding in this shed is a classic that is both a promising project and a mystery machine. The seller advertises this Corvette Convertible as a 1968 model, although there are indications that the model year may be incorrect. Only… more»
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Mechanically Restored: 1958 Ford Ranch Wagon
As wood-bodied wagons were phased out in the early 1950s, the Ranch Wagon became Ford’s entry-level metal-body wagon. It would hold that position through 1974. The seller’s 1958 2-door edition has been rebuilt mechanically, with the cosmetic side of… more»
