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L79/4-Speed: 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu

Gorgeous looks and exhilarating performance. Those words perfectly encapsulate this 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu. It could also be classified as a genuine sleeper, with its mild-mannered appearance giving no real hint of the power hiding below the surface. This… more»

Stunning Custom: 1960 Chevrolet El Camino

I always respect custom builds, especially when the creator shows an eye for fine details. That is what initially attracted me to this stunning 1960 Chevrolet El Camino. The seller successfully combined modern technology with old-school touches, guaranteeing that… more»

Range-Topping 312: 1956 Ford Fairlane Crown Victoria

I always find it interesting to study the specifications of classic cars to discover whether the original owner was willing to spend money to create something genuinely special. This 1956 Ford Fairlane Crown Victoria is a perfect example. Not… more»

Break Even: 1963 Dodge D200 Sweptline

A lot of us would be happy breaking even on a vintage vehicle. We dream about buying an old truck, car, motorcycle, snowmobile, whatever, working on it for a while, maybe fixing it up a bit, and selling it… more»

69k-Mile Survivor: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air

There’s little to say about the ’55 Chevrolet that hasn’t already been said, but there’s a reason for that. In some ways, it’s the universal car; it’s been a family hauler, a hot rod, a custom, and an image… more»

390-Powered Woodie Wagon: 1969 Ford Torino Squire

Big news awaited Ford Fairlane buyers in 1968, as not only did the intermediate get a complete redesign, but a new and more upscale offering was also added to the lineup, known as the Torino.  The higher luxury moniker… more»

Last Year: 1959 Chevrolet Apache 32 Fleetside

Ok, last year of what, Gilby? Last year of Chevy trucks? No, that can’t be it. Last year of people painting beautiful turquoise green trucks black? I hope it’s the last year for that, but no, 1959 was the… more»

Four-Speed 1965 Chrysler 300L

Ten years can make a world of difference in the auto industry. In 1955, the Chrysler 300 was introduced to much fanfare in the press, and it soon became a NASCAR racer and a charismatic line-topper. By 1965, muscle… more»

Selling for Grandpa: 1953 Packard Clipper

Packard’s Clipper was produced in three tranches, beginning in the pre-war period. The 1941 Clipper was one of the last completely new designs from any car company before the war started, looking completely unlike any Packard before it. The… more»

20k Original Miles: Fully Documented 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396

We’re no strangers to bold seller claims at Barn Finds, and some must be taken with a grain of salt. However, when a classic appears on our desks that is extremely desirable, features an extraordinarily low odometer reading, and… more»

400 Tri-Power: 1966 Pontiac GTO

I am typically pretty disappointed when I raise the hood of a new car. Manufacturers have developed the act of hiding engines under layers of plastic into an art form, and the difference between a basic powerplant and one… more»

No Reserve: 1985 Chevrolet Blazer

Some classics are genuine mystery machines, and such is the case with this 1985 Chevrolet Blazer. The seller’s information is contradictory, although they indicate that it is a solid vehicle that is ripe for restoration. The bidding action has… more»

Real Barn Find: 1961 Chevrolet Corvette

If this 1961 Chevrolet Corvette is an accurate guide, there are still extremely desirable classics squirreled away in barns awaiting liberation. It is unclear how long this ‘Vette has hibernated, but the layer of dust suggests we can probably… more»

1960s Rupp Monza SS Chevy Jr. Go-Kart

Two companies I rarely think of as collaborating on a vehicle are Rupp and General Motors. Both are legendary, but on different scales, not to mention the scale of the vehicles they normally make. This 1960s Rupp Monza SS… more»

1972 Aurora A/FX Model Motoring Penske Special

1912 was a busy year: the Republic of China was established, the Titanic sank, and the Girl Scouts organization was founded. Another big event for some of us is that in 1912, the first slot car and track were… more»

Crusty Barn Find: 1971 Pontiac LeMans Sport

Both the LeMans and GTO were big mid-size sellers for Pontiac in the late 1960s. So, the GM division went one step further by creating the LeMans Sport in 1970-72, something of a cross between the two. It came… more»