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Callaway Twin Turbo: 1987 Chevrolet Corvette

When I hear the name Callaway these days, the first thing that comes to mind is golf clubs, specifically, drivers with titanic sized heads. I know, I should be ashamed of myself admitting that on a car site. I… more»

Rare Y88 Special Edition: 1978 Pontiac Trans Am

This 1978 Pontiac Trans Am is one of the rarer Pontiacs made, as it’s just one of  8,666 Y88 Gold Special Editions ever produced. The color was everything on a Trans Am of this era thanks to Smokey and… more»

Ragtop Project: 1964 Pontiac GTO Convertible

For many, the Pontiac GTO started the muscle car movement in the mid-1960s. It was a potent mid-size automobile that enjoyed a more than 10-year run with a brief Australian-based resurrection 30 years later. Convertibles are rarer today than… more»

Highly Optioned: 1977 Chevrolet C-10 Scottsdale

It seems like ages since I’ve had the chance to write about a classic pickup, so this 1977 Chevrolet C-10 Scottsdale makes up for that by being a cool classic that stands out from the crowd. This is a… more»

V8 Survivor: 1973 Plymouth Duster

Some badges are renowned for their longevity, while others shine briefly before disappearing forever. The Plymouth Duster fits into the latter category, only remaining on the market from 1970 through until 1976. Today, good examples command respect in the… more»

Shoebox Jeep? 1957 Chevrolet Nomad 4×4

We’ve featured several short-wheel-base conversions here on Barn Finds over the years, but I don’t remember any that have been swapped onto a 4×4 chassis. This one is a 1957 Chevrolet Nomad that has been chopped and dropped onto… more»

Ride or Restore? 1947 Harley-Davidson FL Knucklehead

We’ve seen a few classic Harley-Davidson motorcycles in recent times here at Barn Finds, but this one jumped out at me. This 1947 FL Knucklehead is a largely original survivor that offers its next owner a few choices. There… more»

Black Plate Survivor: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split Window

Is there anything better than a meticulously restored classic car? Yes, there is. Cars like this 1963 Corvette Split Window Coupe take the cake because it is a well-preserved original survivor. The Split Window is an American icon, and… more»

Breezeway Cruiser: 1964 Mercury Monterey

Car makers are always trying to differentiate their wares from one another. During the 1960s, Mercury offered the “Breezeway” retractable rear window on some of their 2 and 4-door models. With it came a distinctive roofline that allowed the… more»

Real Hemi Survivor! 1968 Plymouth Road Runner

The phrase “Original Hemi’” could sell just about anything. Original Hemi’ Clothes Washer! Folks won’t even ask how many loads it’s run. Original Hemi’ Rototiller! Yeah, buddy. This original Hemi’ 1968 Plymouth Road Runner in Brooksville, Florida comes to… more»

16k Original Miles: 1989 Pontiac Trans Am WS6

While Firebirds and Trans Ams aren’t exactly a car you’d call “pretty,” it’s entirely appropriate with this gorgeous 1989 Pontiac Trans Am WS6 listed for sale with just 16,783 original miles. The seller notes it is spotless inside and… more»

Pristine LTD: 1989 Ford Crown Victoria Wagon

The automotive landscape was once rife with land yacht wagons from the Big 3 automakers, which seemingly had a lock on building long roof models for the American family. This has since changed dramatically, of course, with classics like… more»

26k Original Miles: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro

Cars like this 1968 Chevrolet Camaro leave potential buyers with a decision to make. Should they treat it to the restoration that it would seem to deserve, or should they drive it proudly as an original survivor? I have… more»

Estate Find: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette

There is a lot to be said for being in the right place at the right time. That is the case for the seller of this 1969 Chevrolet Corvette. He located this classic hidden away in a barn. It… more»

Cheap Classic: 1993 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra

Leading a life of adventure can be a great thing, but there are times when it isn’t. The latter scenario would seem to be the case with this 1993 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra. Not only has this limited-edition classic… more»

454/4 Speed: 1971 Chevrolet Corvette

The original owner of this 1971 Corvette was an enthusiast who loved these cars, and he used this one regularly until he parked it in a barn around 20-years ago. He recently passed away, so it is a classic… more»

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