Except for Cadillac, every General Motors division got into the mid-size muscle car market at some point in 1964. Pontiac had the GTO, Chevy the Chevelle SS 396, Buick the GS 400, and Oldsmobile the 442 (also known as… more»
American Classic Cars
Rare Interior Color: 1956 Ford Thunderbird
The classic two-seater ’55-’57 Thunderbirds still turn heads. Especially mine. I recently spotted a gorgeous Sunset Coral ’56 T-Bird at a local repair shop and, yes, I quickly did a u-turn and went back to check it out. You… more»
Road Runner Wannabe: 1978 Dodge Monaco
What’s before us here is a Mopar that’s probably as important to focus on what it is rather than what it isn’t. This one is certainly not a bonafide Plymouth Road Runner, although the visionary put some effort into… more»
Good Driver: 1970 Dodge Challenger Project
Chrysler introduced its new E-body platform in 1970, reserved for the Plymouth Barracuda and the new Dodge Challenger. The two cars had different sheet metal and rode on different wheelbases, so they weren’t exact copies of one another. The… more»
Daily Driver: 1987 Chevrolet C10 Silverado
Some classics hide their age better than others, as demonstrated by this 1987 Chevrolet V10 Silverado. It had a decent head start because it has been pampered and protected from the elements. However, a repaint and a range of… more»
Numbers-Matching Muscle: 1970 Plymouth Road Runner
It is fair to say that by 1970, America’s automotive landscape was changing dramatically. Manufacturers still produced muscle cars and high-performance models, but the specter of tightening emission and safety regulations saw large amounts of their development budgets funneled… more»
Stunning 1987 Buick Regal Turbo-T with 28k Original Miles
It is fair to say that Buick rewrote the muscle car rulebook in the 1980s. Previously the preserve of firebreathing V8s, the company’s range of turbocharged V6 Regals recaptured an era when outright performance was everything. While many people… more»
Stunning Restomod: 1975 Chevrolet Blazer
One of the joys of the classic world is the sheer variety of vehicles it allows us to feature at Barn Finds. Take this 1975 Chevrolet Blazer as a prime example. It presents beautifully, making a positive impression with… more»
Rebuilt 401: 1965 Buick Riviera
Even though more than six decades have elapsed since the first cars rolled off the line, the First Generation Buick Riviera is considered by many to be the most elegant example of an American Personal Luxury Car. Its styling… more»
No Reserve Final Edition: 1991 Jeep Grand Wagoneer
The 1991 Grand Wagoneer graphically demonstrated the evolution of the Jeep brand. Its early vehicles were hard-edged and produced with a single purpose: To take its occupants deep into the wilderness. Comfort features didn’t extend beyond seat padding and… more»
Modern Micro Car: 2001 Corbin Sparrow
Have you been thinking about getting an electric car (most Barn Finds readers probably haven’t)? If so, why get a Tesla or some other highly touted vehicle when you could get a Corbin Sparrow? If you like isolation when… more»