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454 V8 Drop-Top: 1971 Chevrolet Corvette

The Chevy Corvette was little changed going into 1971. And labor issues at GM kept production down to less than 14,700 copies that year. And just a third of them were convertibles (coupes were now dominating sales due to… more»

Too Many Doors? 1965 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu

Among serious car enthusiasts, many sedans just don’t get the same amount of fanfare as their two-door counterparts, and it’s understandable since most are viewed as more family-oriented rather than having the cool factor that comes with only half… more»

BF Auction: 1963 Chevrolet Bel Air

UPDATE – The seller just informed us that the brakes have been serviced and now work as they should! This 1963 Chevrolet Bel Air is a striking classic that is guaranteed to turn heads and draw a crowd. It… more»

V12 Barn Find: 1948 Lincoln Continental

For a car with a very limited production volume, post-war Lincoln Continentals, such as today’s 1948 Find, have made a lot of appearances here on Barn Finds. I have always found the ’46-’48 editions to be menacing looking and… more»

Worth Saving? Rare 4-Speed 1972 Pontiac Trans Am

  Mothballed in 1998 for a someday restoration, this 1972 Pontiac Trans Am in Martinsville, Indiana awaits a new owner and a timely revival. These TAs were no joke, with a single engine option, the 455 high output LS5… more»

BF Auction: 1974 Chevrolet Corvette

While some enthusiasts focus on total originality when selecting a classic to park in their garage, others prefer high-end drivers with mechanical upgrades that improve performance and user-friendliness. This 1974 Chevrolet Corvette falls neatly into the second category. It… more»

Love it, or Loathe it? 1978 Ford Mustang II

What car models can you think of that made you wonder what a formerly-revered manufacturer was up to? The MG TD – dimensionally bloated and pregnant with bumpers designed to protect its delicate body from inept drivers – was… more»

Classic Lines, Nasty Power: 2009 Challenger SRT8

As others have said, “These are the good old days” of the muscle car world once again. That you can buy nearly new raw, big-engined monster for the price of a new grocery-getter is remarkable. But that’s what you’ll… more»

Clean and Original 1978 Ford LTD Woody!

Calling this a woody is a bit of a misnomer, as the “wood” on this wagon is of the fiberglass variety. But regardless of the manmade panels, this is one heck of a car. Located in Seabrook, New Hampshire,… more»

Highly Optioned: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am Special Edition

The Second Generation Pontiac Trans Am remains one of the most highly sought classics from the 1970s. Although values for the 1979 Special Edition have taken a slight hit during the last year, pristine examples and promising project candidates… more»

6-Banger in the Barn: 1970 Chevrolet Camaro

After a successful first generation of the Camaro (1967-69), Chevrolet redesigned its popular “pony car” in 1970. The new Camaro was sleeker in appearance which would serve the car well for 12 more model years before the next rework… more»

Stored 31 Years: 1966 Ford Mustang

The “pony car” market sector was named after the new Ford Mustang launched in 1964. Between the Spring of that year and the end of the 1966 model run, nearly 1.3 million copies of the sporty little car were… more»

No Reserve: 1989 Mustang LX 5.0 SSP

There’s a lot of nostalgia for the 1980s out there today, but we also must temper that enthusiasm with a reminder that our brave men and women in blue were often outpowered in the pursuit department. Out of this… more»

Fiberglass Kit Car? 1957 Ford Thunderbird

This is one strange bird. It’s registered as a 1957 Ford Thunderbird, but is it? Well, looks can be deceiving and this one is a bit of a Frankenstein. This T-bird is actually a Dofral kit car and my… more»

Update: Single Cylinder Time Machine: 1912 Harley-Davidson Model 8

UPDATE: This 1912 Harley-Davidson Model 8 motorcycle, so adroitly profiled by Jeff Bennett in April 2024, has cropped up for sale here on craigslist, with a $75,000 price tag. Thanks to Nevadahalftrack for spotting the ad for us! The… more»

Road Runner Clone: 1973 Plymouth Satellite

At first glance, this 1973 Plymouth Satellite sure looks like it left the Windsor, Ontario plant as a genuine Road Runner.  However, a previous owner changed out the hood, and emblems, then added the stripes, and once all was… more»

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