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348 Tri-Power! 1960 Chevrolet Impala Sport Coupe

The 1960 Chevrolet Impala Sport Coupe was not just a stunning looking car, but it was available with a variety of engine options. The 348ci Tri-Power V8 was undoubtedly the pick of the bunch, and that is what we… more»

Stored 20 Years: 1966 Chevrolet Impala SS

Chevy discovered in the 1960s that people would buy big sporty cars, witness the Impala Super Sport. The Impala model debuted in 1958 and took over the top spot from the Bel Air the following year. Two years after… more»

Solid Body: 1946 Chevrolet AK Pickup

This 1946 Chevrolet Pickup is a solid survivor that runs and drives. It would make a fantastic restoration project, or the next owner might choose to drive the vehicle as it currently stands. It is loaded with character and… more»

Papa Smurf Creation: 1974 Ford Custom Van

And now for something from “The just because you can, doesn’t mean you should” department. What we have here is a modified 1974 Ford E series van with a little 1976 VW bus thrown in for good measure. Referred… more»

Black Plate Delivery: 1963 Studebaker Zip Van

With a triple blast of a siren, followed by the exclaim, “Mail’s in!”, Morticia Adams let the members of her Addams Family know that the daily mail has arrived. And in the 1960s, that mail was delivered in a… more»

455 V8: 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass S

The Cutlass was one of Oldsmobile’s most successful models. Originally based on the F-85, the Cutlass quickly became a series of its own. The Supreme was the top-line Cutlass, while those with smaller budgets opted for the Cutlass S…. more»

End of the Line: 1976 Chevrolet Nova SS

The fourth generation of the Chevy Nova would run from 1975-79, but 1976 would be the last year that you could get a Nova Super Sport. They weren’t the fire-breathing muscle cars like the 1969 Nova SS396, largely now… more»

1 of 147: 1971 Buick GS 455 Convertible

Buick has used the Gran Sport moniker on several cars since 1965, combining muscle and luxury in one package. The Skylark GS was Buick’s answer to the GTO and it was intended to be the most lavishly equipped General… more»

One-Family Survivor! 1969 Ford Thunderbird

Original paint, original top, original driveline, original interior, and more! That should answer the typical challenges to the overused claim of “survivor.” This beautiful T-bird earns it! The 1969 Ford Thunderbird in Claremore, Oklahoma enjoyed years of garaged care… more»

Blast From The Past: 1956 Chevrolet Drag Car

When I first spied this ’56 Chevy hardtop, I thought I was transported back in time and was viewing a photo spread from a 1960’s edition of Hot Rod Magazine.  And there is a good reason for that as… more»

1LE 5-Speed: 1989 Chevrolet Camaro

The 1LE package Chevrolet Camaro continues to pop up with surprising frequency after seemingly for years being impossible to find. Perhaps the ongoing appreciation for iconic 1980s performance cars is causing sellers to sense an opportunity to cash in,… more»

Forest Find: Washington State Corvair Collection

We’ve all likely had a time or a place where we’ve acquired too much. Whether it’s because there’s a fear of a certain model’s parts availability drying up, or simply just loving a certain model beyond reason, it’s not… more»

Tuned Trans Am: 1978 Pontiac Macho T/A

If we haven’t experienced it ourselves, we’ve all probably heard stories about people who decide to buy themselves a new car. They sit in the dealership agonizing over the options list, trying to decide what they really want. It… more»

Unlikely Survivor: 45k Mile 1985 Ford Tempo GL

For a car to make the cut here at Barn Finds, it needs to be interesting, rare, iconic, or preferably, all of the above. With more than 300,000 examples rolling off the production line in 1985 alone, the Ford… more»

Parked 50 Years: 1950 Mercury Coupe

This 1950 Mercury Coupe has been sitting in storage for half a century. It has sat patiently waiting for someone to bring it back into the light of day and to return it to its former glory. The first… more»

Original Paint: 44k Mile 1949 Packard Deluxe Eight

Stately. That was a word used to describe cars like this 1949 Packard Deluxe Eight. I can’t think of any car made today that you could call stately. This largely original Packard has only 44,000 miles on it and… more»

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