Chevy introduced the Camaro in the Fall of 1966 as a response to the popular Ford Mustang which was selling like hotcakes. The prototype code was XP-836 and the designers wanted to call it the Panther. Perhaps they got… more»
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Nomadesque! 1973 Chevrolet V8 Vega Kammback
As we cover Chevrolet’s wayward Vega from time to time, the story always focuses on its ignominious aluminum/iron combo lump of an engine. And that’s not surprising as it was the number one objectional aspect of the entire car…. more»
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Over A Century Strong! 1912 REO Tourer
Mention the initials REO and some minds immediately go to a ’70s hair band called REO Speedwagon. Not exactly, that band actually pinched their name from a for-real automotive company known as REO, the initials of its founder Ransom… more»
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383 V8 4-Speed: 1970 Dodge Super Bee
Every U.S. auto manufacturer got into the muscle car scene at some point in the 1960s, and Dodge was certainly one of the leaders. Given the success that Plymouth was having with its budget-minded Road Runner, Dodge quickly followed… more»
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455-Equipped: 1972 Buick Skylark
In 1972, the most powerful Buick Skylark featured a 350ci V8 and mediocre performance. Those craving more could order a GS 455, and while it offered significant performance improvements, these came at a premium that some buyers couldn’t afford… more»
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Rod or Restore? 1941 Mercury Eight Convertible
The person who buys this 1941 Mercury Eight Convertible will have some choices to make. It is a complete car that is structurally sound and comes with a significant collection of parts. It would make a wonderful restoration project,… more»
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Original Paint: 1968 Ford F-250 Flareside Camper Special
Almost from the day the first car chugged and spluttered its way down the road, manufacturers have been producing custom or personalized vehicles and special models to suit an owner’s preferences. Whether this was a coachbuilt body or custom… more»
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55k Original Miles: 1975 Dodge Dart Swinger
UPDATE 03/22/2022: The owner of this 1975 Dodge Dart Swinger had no joy in his first attempt to sell the car, so he has decided to have a second go to see if he can have more success. He… more»
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Signed By The Fonz: 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T Hemi Tribute
The 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T Hemi was one of the most potent muscle cars to emerge from that era, and the right car in the right color is the automotive epitome of cool. Sadly, their rarity and soaring values… more»
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1 of 153: 1961 Chevrolet Impala SS
Chevrolet introduced the Super Sport (SS) in the middle of the 1961 model year and only assembled 453 copies. Of those, 153 were convertibles and the rest hardtops. The minimum engine was a 348 cubic inch V8 that could… more»
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17k Mile Barn Find: 1973 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
The muscle car scene changed a lot in the 1970s, but the Chevy Camaro Z28 soldiered on. It would still be a powerful car, but its L82 350 cubic inch V8 engine had been detuned a bit as a… more»
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Holman-Moody V8 Power! 1969 Ford Ranchero
The Ford Ranchero was a “gentleman’s” pickup that was based on three types of platforms during its 23 years on the market. This edition from 1969 is pretty rough and was a parts car at one point. That is… more»
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Build It Your Way: 1966 Chevrolet Chevy II
Names sometimes get confusing. Take today’s find, it’s listed as a 1966 Chevrolet Nova. That’s close but it’s actually a Chevrolet Chevy II 100, as that’s the model designation for a two-door sedan. Regardless, this roller is a project… more»
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36K Mile Time Capsule: 1976 Cadillac Seville
Two low-mile 1976 Cadillac Sevilles in two weeks? It’s raining Sevilles here at Barn Finds and this nice example has 36,853 miles on it. The seller has it posted here on craigslist in Sebring Florida and they’re asking $18,000… more»
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Big Ten Farm Truck: 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza C10 Pickup
This 1979 Chevrolet C10 pickup features a few different options packages, including the “Big 10” kit and the Bonanza trim line. It’s got 72,000 miles on the clock and looks pretty clean in the photos, even if it isn’t… more»
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Like New Mechanically! 1967 Ford Galaxie 500
The Galaxie 500 started as the premium full-size Ford in 1959 and would quickly dominate sales. By 1965 the cars had gone to stacked dual highlights, a trait they would keep through the 1967 model year. This 67 Galaxie… more»
