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Assembly Required: 1957 Chevrolet 2-Door Station Wagon

While most enthusiasts will complete their project build, sometimes an owner will run out of steam with the finish line in sight. That is the case with this 1957 Chevrolet Two-Door Station Wagon. The owner has completed all of… more»

Ready To Rumble: 1963 Ford Galaxie 500 Hot Rod

If you watch the January big-name auctions you’ll see lots and lots of top-flight cars trading for huge $$$. Highly restored pristine cars like a ’63 Ford Galaxie 500 “R-code” will bring six figures. Highly restored cars, unfortunately, crowd… more»

Cool Custom: 1929 Buick Speedster

Sometimes a classic vehicle will land on our desks here at Barn Finds, and it is difficult to determine how to categorize it. Such is the case with this 1929 Buick Speedster. It is a custom build completed in… more»

Blank Canvas Wagon: 1964 Chevrolet Chevelle Two-Door Station Wagon

First offered in 1964, the Chevrolet Chevelle would eventually become a legendary vehicle in the muscle car world. When those first examples rolled off the showroom floors, nobody could have envisaged where the journey would go for the newest… more»

This 3,200-Mile 1976 Thunderbird Is A True Time Capsule

Talk about a time capsule! This 1976 Thunderbird, here on Craigslist near Chicago, has only 3,200 miles on the odometer. It’s like buying a new car, except there’s a part-vinyl roof, acres of red plastic, and lots of highly… more»

Wrecked 283 V8: 1960 Chevrolet Corvette

Considering the popularity of these cars today, it’s hard to believe the Corvette was a late bloomer in the 1950s. After less than 5,000 units were built from 1953-55, the Chevy sports car was in danger of cancellation. But… more»

Parked for 40 Years: 1962 Chevrolet Impala

Most classic car enthusiasts will hold a soft spot for any vehicle that has been in long-term ownership. That is the case with this 1962 Chevrolet Impala. It has been part of the same family for nearly 60 years,… more»

Neglected Muscle Truck: 1989 Shelby Dakota

This rare 1989 Shelby Dakota is a limited-production performance truck made under the watchful eye of Carroll Shelby, and while it is generally considered a collector’s item, this one has clearly seen better days. Faded paint, dull graphics, and… more»

46K Original Miles: 1981 Jeep CJ8 Scrambler

JEEP! These days it may as well be a synonym for gold. The one-time Ford, Willys, Kaiser-Jeep, AMC, Chrysler Corporation, Chrysler Group, FCA, and current Stellantis marque writes its own ticket these days. That wasn’t always the case and… more»

396 V8 Project: 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu

Chevrolet added a mid-size model in 1964 called the Chevelle. It was sandwiched between the compact Chevy II and the full-size Impala et al. It was a huge success, and the first generation ran through 1967. The Malibu was… more»

1 of 68: 1969 Plymouth ‘Cuda 340

The 1969 model year would be the last time the Barracuda shared its platform with the Valiant compact (actually it was the other way around). Though it would grow in popularity the following year, the ‘Cuda 340 saw a… more»

Solid Daily Driver: 1966 Chevrolet Impala

The thought of using a classic car as a daily driver may be foreign to some people, but that is precisely what the owner of this 1966 Chevrolet Impala has been doing. The first thing that this tells us… more»

11,000 Original Miles: 1974 Dodge B100 Tradesman

Short wheelbase vans have been all the rage for some time now, to the point that many of the cleaner examples have been snatched up and restored. Some have even gone well past just being restored and become full-on… more»

396-Equipped: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro

There’s no doubt that some project cars will offer more potential than others. That is certainly true of this 1968 Chevrolet Camaro. Its rust issues seem relatively minor, while somebody has slotted a big-block V8 under the hood. It… more»

1-of-1: 1969 Ford Fairlane Cobra 428

In years past, claiming that a classic car was a genuine 1-of-1 was a slippery slope. However, with the advent of services like Marti, documenting these claims has become easier. That brings us to this 1969 Ford Fairlane Cobra…. more»

Stunning Survivor: 1961 Chevrolet Impala SS Bubble Top

Oh, my. Get a load of this rare and tasty turquoise treat. The seller describes this 1961 Impala SS Bubble Top as “pristine,” and after drooling over the 24 photos included in the ad, I tend to agree. Except… more»