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Stored for 30 Years: 1978 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

The second generation of the Chevy Camaro was in its 9th year in 1978. Styling got a big refresh as the cow-catcher bumpers fore and art were now covered with body-colored urethane, which looked sleeker. Sales were solid that… more»

Drive Or Restore? 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T

When the Dodge Challenger made its debut as a 1970 model, not only was there a great lineup of engines to choose from, but also a wide variety of attractive colors.  For those who wanted to stand out from… more»

1 of 1,817 Four-Speeds: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am 10th Anniversary

This 1979 Pontiac Trans Am is listed on eBay and is currently bid to $21,600. It is listed at a reserve for a good reason by the seller, Restore a Muscle Car in Lincoln, Nebraska. It is a 66k… more»

BF Auction: 1948 Willys CJ-2A

UPDATE – The seller has relisted this Willys, but now with a lower reserve! A previous owner wished to pay a fitting tribute to his uncle, converting this 1948 Willys CJ-2A into a military-style vehicle for parades and displays…. more»

Mom’s 1976 Pontiac LeMans Sport Coupe

Pontiac shifted the LeMans through several styling changes from its inception as a stand-alone model in 1963 to its final days in 1981. In its early days, the LeMans was a plain-Jane compact offered only as a two-door coupe… more»

Rebuilt 454 V8 Project: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS

The Chevrolet Chevelle was one of the best-selling mid-size cars in 1970. And the SS 396 was one of the most popular muscle cars with more than 53,000 copies sold (plus nearly 9,000 sporting the SS 454 option). The… more»

Tubular Frame Replica: 1984 Lamborghini Countach

I’m pretty sure that every Barn Finds reader has seen a vehicle where the builder has tried to create a replica of some outrageously expensive exotic. They are typically based on pretty mundane underpinnings, meaning that the dimensions are… more»

American Pickers Auction Bike: 1948 Indian Chief

Is a vehicle worth extra if it has a connection to a famous name?  That is the question presented by this 1948 Indian Chief.  At first glance, this legendary motorcycle skates the line between restorable and a parts bike. … more»

56k Original Miles: No Reserve 1983 Jeep Wagoneer Limited

New car buyers are currently spoiled for choice if they decide to walk into a showroom to purchase a luxury SUV. It seems that almost every manufacturer will offer something to fulfill their needs, but vehicles like this 1983… more»

Hopped Up 383: 1965 Dodge Polara

The listing reads, “1965 Dodge Polara 383 big cam 750 carb aluminum intake, aftermarket hei runs but need fuel tank.” I was thinking that it should also have a caveat such as “If you can find it under all… more»

Mostly Original Cruiser: 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu

In the 1950s, most car companies offered just one size of automobile. By the next decade, compacts and then intermediates were added to the lineup of traditional full-size products. Chevrolet’s entry in the mid-size arena was the Chevelle in… more»

Has Waited 40 Years: 1959 Chevrolet El Camino

Ford got a step ahead of Chevrolet in 1959 by introducing the Ranchero, a pickup based on a station wagon platform rather than a truck. Chevy caught up in 1959 by introducing the El Camino when they redesigned their… more»

AC Blows Cold! 1974 Dodge Dart Swinger

How many times have you read in a classified ad that a car’s air conditioning “just needs a charge”? This will not be one of those times, because the seller of this ’74 Dart says that the “air blows… more»

BF Auction: 1979 International Scout II Rallye

UPDATE – The seller has added photos of this Scout from when they purchased it and additional pictures during the restoration. You can view these photos in the galleries below. Some enthusiasts hesitate to buy a recently restored classic,… more»

350-Powered 1973 Chevrolet Nova Hatchback Project

The third-generation Chevrolet Nova received an exterior update for the 1973 model, with a hatchback option becoming available for the first time as can be found on the rear section of this one.  Details are sparse from the seller… more»

BF Auction: 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer EXT LT 4×4

UPDATE – The seller had an emergency just come up and has to put a pause on the auction. Hopefully, they will be able to restart the auction! The midsized SUV market has taken off, and not surprisingly, General… more»

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