The aftermarket is incredibly diverse and vast. There’s no shortage to the number of companies that specialize in executing one vision or another that the factory didn’t see as being a worthwhile use of time. One avenue many owners… more»
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Blank Slate: 1950 Chevrolet Sedan Delivery 1500
The seller says this 1950 Chevrolet Sedan Delivery is wearing satin paint; it isn’t just gray primer. I may have chosen another color just so I didn’t have to explain that every time I was at a gas station… more»
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One-Owner Survivor: 1970 Pontiac Ventura 400
Launched in 1960, the Ventura was a trim option on the popular Catalina. In 1971, the Ventura nameplate was transferred to Pontiac’s version of the Nova compact. This beautiful 1970 edition is a one-owner car with 68,000 miles and… more»
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Two-Owner Project: 1970 Ford Mustang Fastback
Gauging whether a classic is desirable or ticks the boxes for those seeking a project candidate is sometimes challenging. However, the listing statistics for this 1970 Ford Mustang Fastback leave no such doubts. It is a two-owner project candidate… more»
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BF Auction: 1963 Chevrolet Corvair 95
The added jalousie windows on the two side doors are a nice touch for this otherwise mostly-windowless 1963 Chevrolet Corvair 95 Corvan. The base Corvair “95” vans (named for the 95-inch wheelbase) were cargo vans, and a step up… more»
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350-Equipped: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro
We’ve been fortunate to see a few promising project candidates recently cross our desks at Barn Finds, and this 1969 Chevrolet Camaro falls comfortably within that category. There is a way to go before it becomes a sparkling classic,… more»
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Rebuilt 283: 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
One of the challenges facing some enthusiasts is locating a project candidate where most of the work is within their skill set. Not everyone possesses finely honed welding ability, meaning that major rust repairs are not an option. Therefore,… more»
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Pony Car Wannabe: 1975 AMC Hornet Two-Door Sedan
UPDATE – This 1975 AMC Hornet Two-Door Sedan is listed for sale again after it was featured last August here on Barn Finds. It’s posted here on craigslist and is still located in Visalia, California. The seller has dropped… more»
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Update: Highly-Original 1967 Buick Riviera
UPDATE – I guess you could call this article “The Return of the Ravishing Riviera,” as this highly-original, beautiful ’67 Riviera that was featured on Barn Finds two months ago is listed for sale again. This former California car… more»
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Real Deal Project: 1972 Chevrolet Nova SS
The demand for muscle cars was waning in the early 1970s, thanks to rising insurance premiums and engine detuning for low emissions. Nova Super Sports from 1968 to 1972 are popular for cloning, though by ’72 only a 350… more»
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Barn Find? 1963 Chevrolet Corvair Greenbrier
The vagaries of buying a car sight unseen are bound to rouse a heated online debate among car folk. As on many things, I fall somewhere in between; for example, if I were spending new house money on a… more»
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389 V8 Yard Find: 1966 Pontiac Grand Prix
The Pontiac Grand Prix debuted in 1962 as a performance-oriented personal luxury car based on the popular Catalina. The second-generation arrived in 1965 and the Grand Prix would be differentiated by a formal roofline rather than a fastback. We’re… more»
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In Storage 40 Years: 1963 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible
As Yogi Berra famously said, “It’s deja vu all over again.” This ’63 Pontiac Bonneville drop top was featured on Barn Finds fourteen months ago in a no-reserve auction. I don’t know if that sale fell through or if… more»
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440 Power Plus Room For Eight: 1966 Chrysler Town & Country
With the popularity of station wagons seemingly on the rise in the mid-sixties, it’s a bit surprising that Chrysler only had a single offering for its 1966 lineup. However, it proved to be a good one, as the 1966… more»
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Great Project Car: 1965 Buick Riviera
About 25 years ago, I decided that I was going to buy a first-generation Riviera the first chance I got, but because I was a young man at the time and a comedy of errors kept us apart, it… more»
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Rare Turbocharged Convertible: 1992 Mercury Capri XR2
It’s funny to see a car you once considered throwaway look borderline collectible. The Mercury Capri is a model that occupies a unique spot in American car culture, as it wasn’t a bad driver and actually was fairly sporting… more»
