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Toyota Powered 1960 Chevrolet Corvette?

Eclectic. That is a great word to describe some of the vehicles that appear on our desks here at Barn Finds. This 1960 Chevrolet Corvette is a perfect example because while it looks like a project car that needs… more»

$100K SUV? 1986 Jeep Grand Wagoneer

We all know that the Jeep Grand Wagoneer has been on a tear for some time value-wise, especially since it became part of the blue blood crowd’s recipe for owning the perfect beach house with all the right accessories…. more»

Stunning Vintage: Dexon Dragon Go-Kart

If you work your way through the Honor Roll of the most successful names in international motorsport, you will find that many of them share a similar trait. That is that a high percentage commenced their motorsport careers behind… more»

440 Upgrade: 1969 Plymouth Road Runner

The Plymouth Road Runner helped define the budget muscle car and had the sales to back it up. After being launched on Chrysler’s B-Body intermediate platform in 1968, sales the following year went up 82%. The line-up would expand… more»

Classic Wooden Cruiser! 1951 Century Resorter

Boating anyone? Let’s take a brief respite from wheeled motivation and take a look at a beautiful water-born creation in the form of a 1951 Century Restorter. This 18ft, closed bow runabout is located pretty far from its place… more»

Sitting 15 Years: 1984 Chevrolet Corvette

There’s not much to say about this 1984 Chevrolet Corvette that the seller claims has been sitting for 15 years. That’s hardly a surprise considering the condition on display here, which suggests it spent those 15 years outside in… more»

350 Horsepower! 1967 Chevelle SS 396

In 1967, the Chevelle was in its fourth year of production and would only be slightly changed in appearance from the “coke bottle” restyle that took place the prior year. The Super Sport with a 396 V8 was a… more»

383 V8 Beauty: 1971 Dodge Charger SE

The third generation of the Dodge Boys’ Charger was introduced in 1971, using a new split grille and a more rounded “fuselage” body. Sales increased by more than 25 percent over the prior year, so the changes apparently were… more»

Driveway Find: 1983 Chevrolet Malibu Wagon

Any number of communities around the U.S. have parking garages with fleet vehicles purchased by local government bodies, used sparingly but seemingly of critical importance when local leaders ordered twelve cars of exactly the same spec. It doesn’t matter… more»

V8 Survivor: 1975 Ford Mustang II

The Mustang was reinvented (somewhat) in 1974, with Ford trying to recapture the magic of the original product a decade earlier. The car had gotten bigger and more expensive over the years and the introduction of the smaller Mustang… more»

Cheap Hauler: 1989 Chevrolet K2500

Buying a new 4-wheel-drive pickup with the power to haul a heavy load can be an expensive undertaking, but it doesn’t need to be. This 1989 Chevrolet K2500 is a perfect example of his philosophy. It offers the torque… more»

Original Survivor: 1972 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray

The 1972 model year marked the end of an era for the mighty Chevrolet Corvette Stingray. This was the final C3 Corvette that Chevrolet would offer with the chrome front bumper. It was also the year when we would… more»

Original K-Code: 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback

Sometimes it is easier to spot a true classic car enthusiast than at other times. Take the owner of this 1965 Mustang Fastback. This Ford is a desirable classic with a potent V8 under the hood. When the owner… more»

Aluminum V8: 1962 Oldsmobile F-85 Cutlass

While the early compacts launched by American Motors and Studebaker were rather ordinary, some of General Motors’ versions were not. For example, the Chevy Corvair used an air-cooled, rear-mounted engine, while the Oldsmobile F-85 had an aluminum, high compression… more»

Original 440 Six-Pack: 1970 Dodge Charger R/T

While there are plenty of performance enthusiasts who will firmly focus their attention on any car with the mighty 426 Hemi under the hood, there are other alternatives for those who are looking for fast thrills. This 1970 Dodge… more»

Stored 35 Years: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad

The now iconic Chevy Nomad had a three-year run in the mid-1950s. The 2-door Nomad differed from other station wagons of the day by having styling that was more reminiscent of a hardtop sedan than that of a regular… more»

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