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Rebuilt 283: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible

I hardly need to tell members of our Barn Finds community how popular Chevrolet’s 1957 Bel Air is. However, this Convertible demonstrates that fact beyond doubt. It presents beautifully and has only accumulated 3,000 miles since the previous owner… more»

Retro Racer: 1955 Chevy-Powered Sprint Car

A few years ago, I decided to hang up my helmet after spending my Saturday nights driving fast and turning left on dirt. My weapon of choice was a Wingless Sprint Car, and I continue to miss the experience… more»

Carport Find: No Reserve 1968 Chevrolet Impala

Until recently, this 1968 Chevrolet Impala had been part of the same family since new. It was passed from mother to daughter and served as a daily driver for many years. However, the daughter reached the point where she… more»

EXCLUSIVE: 1984 Chrysler LeBaron Woodie Convertible

OK all of you Planes, Trains, and Automobiles fans, here’s your chance to take a drive, have a smoke, and pretend that you are John Candy with this cool 1984 Chrysler LeBaron woodie convertible. This unique bit of ’80s… more»

Original Owner? 1968 Ford Galaxie 428 Convertible

From the days when full-size performance still had game is this 1968 Ford XL and it’s a convertible to boot! Regardless of condition, full-size bruisers like the Ford XL, an Impala SS, or a Plymouth Fury don’t enjoy the… more»

Take Your Pick! Pair Of 1969 Ford Mustangs

By 1969, the Mustang fastback had become almost as popular as the hardtop and convertible combined at 45% of production. And you could get it in four flavors: regular, Boss 302, Boss 429, or Mach 1 (which outsold the… more»

Plum Crazy Or Just Crazy? 1971 Plymouth ‘Cuda 340

As big a fan as I am of E-Bodies, generally there’s something I can find to get excited about whenever one shows up for sale online.  From some angle, somewhere, more often than not there’s at least one thing… more»

Garage Find Drop-Top: 1965 Ford Mustang Convertible

Ford struck gold on April 17, 1964, when it launched the Mustang, creating a market niche known as the “pony car”. While Plymouth got there 16 days earlier, it seems moot now since the Barracuda stopped production in 1974… more»

Wild 454 V8 Project! 1964 Kellison J5

There’s a great background story to this Kellison J5 project! According to the seller, this car was being driven by them prior to 1981, when some rings broke in the Chevrolet 283 V8 and it was parked. He ended… more»

1971 Chevrolet Chevelle Big Block Project

Sometimes it doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure out the story from the pictures. It’s clear that work on this 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle has stopped mid-refurbishment, with parts and tools left haphazardly around the garage, including what I… more»

One Family Owned: 1963 Ford Thunderbird

Choosing to sell a classic car is never an easy decision, but this is especially true when the vehicle has been part of the same family for nearly six decades. That is the case with this 1963 Thunderbird. It… more»

Blank Canvas Project: 1970 Ford Mustang Fastback

Some enthusiasts will balk at the idea of molesting an original Mustang to create the car of their dreams. However, this 1970 Fastback could be a prime candidate if that is your ultimate aim. Its existing drivetrain is not… more»

45k Mile 1965 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu SS Convertible

Hidden away in this garage is a 1965 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu SS Convertible that has led a sheltered life. It is a one-owner classic with 45,000 genuine miles on the clock. Sadly, its owner has recently passed away, so… more»

Anglo-American GT! 1971 Jensen Interceptor

Shoehorn a giant American V8 into a British sports car for the US market? Brilliant! Though not a sports car, let’s call this British-built 1971 Jensen Interceptor a “GT” or Grand Touring car, a niche often emulated but rarely… more»

Cheap 1974 Ford Maverick Grabber?!

Ford rolled out its new compact, the Maverick, in the Spring of 1969, exactly five years to the day that the Mustang debuted. While its numbers weren’t quite as large, the Maverick sold well at more than two million… more»

4X4 Equipped: 1971 Chevrolet K5 Blazer

As we have noted how the values of ’67-’72 Chevrolet and GMC pickup trucks have soared, it stands to reason that Chevy’s K5 Blazer from that era would be on an upward trajectory too. They certainly rate highly from… more»

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