Chevrolet found itself in an enviable position when it released the C3 Corvette. The company sold them as fast as they rolled off the line, with the latest model continuously setting new sales records during almost every production year…. more»
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Mar 5, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Cheap Cruiser? 1972 Dodge Polara Barn Find
During the 1960s and part of the 1970s, the Polara was Dodge’s version of the Chevy Impala. It would be a popular alternative to the more expensive and better-equipped Monaco. The fourth and last generation was built between 1969… more»
Mar 5, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
One Family Pony: 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback
The seller refers to this Ford Mustang Fastback as a 1964 ½ model built early in the ’64 calendar year. But most sources indicate the fastback didn’t arrive until the Fall of 1964. However, it may not matter as… more»
Mar 5, 2024 • For Sale • 24 Comments
The First SUV? 1984 AMC Eagle 4×4
Quirky or prescient? You could proffer that question about a lot of American Motors vehicles. I’d rate this 1984 AMC Eagle station wagon as a bit of both. And AMC had it all going on in ’84 as they… more»
Mar 5, 2024 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Just Needs Finishing: 1957 Chevrolet 210 Wagon
Of the Tri-Five Chevies (1955-57), most people would say that the ’57 is more desirable because of the styling updates it received. The 210 was still the middle trim level, and the VIN decodes the one here as such…. more»
Mar 5, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Dusty Malibu: 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle
Chevrolet introduced the Chevelle as a mid-size car in 1964, and it quickly became its second-best seller. The automobile would get a styling refresh in 1966 and be treated to a tunnel back roof design for the Sport Coupe… more»
Mar 5, 2024 • For Sale • 38 Comments
Stored 43 Years: 1963 Chevrolet Nova SS
Though it sold well enough, the Corvair was a rather unorthodox compact car. So in 1962, Chevrolet added the Chevy II, which had its water-cooled engine in the front like every other GM automobile. The Super Sport edition would… more»
Mar 5, 2024 • For Sale • 32 Comments
Swivel Seats: 455-Powered 1975 Hurst/Olds
By 1975, some of the hot in terms of performance U.S. offerings had already gone by the wayside, but the Hurst/Olds soldiered onward, and for the bleak period the auto industry was going through, it was pretty cool a… more»
Mar 5, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
7,400 Mile 1993 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 Pace Car
The attraction between a certain element of the car community and the limited-edition runs of pace car tributes issued by domestic manufacturers is limited to a specific age demographic. These days, you don’t see much fanfare about major racing… more»
Mar 5, 2024 • For Sale • 33 Comments
12k Mile Barn Find! 1964 Mercury Park Lane
In the 1960s, Park Lane was the upper series of full-size Mercury automobiles, positioned above the more pedestrian Monterey. The seller’s 1964 edition could be rare for two reasons: first, it’s a convertible of which less than 2,000 copies… more»
Mar 5, 2024 • For Sale • 25 Comments
440/4-Speed: 1973 Dodge Charger
There is something undeniably attractive about a project candidate a new owner can drive and enjoy immediately. That is the opportunity provided by this 1973 Dodge Charger. Adding to its appeal, its drivetrain combination should provide performance that will… more»
Mar 5, 2024 • For Sale • 31 Comments
13K Mile Garage Find: 1973 Chevrolet Impala
Chevrolet knocked out something like 933K Impalas in 1973 – a very big number and much of that success was due to the “Custom” two-door hardtop such as this Fort Lauderdale, Florida example that T.J. has found for us…. more»
Mar 5, 2024 • For Sale • 45 Comments
Unmolested and Uncut: 1950 Mercury Monterey Coupe
In hot rod culture, the 1949 through 1951 Mercury coupe is one of the most popular starting points for building a custom vehicle. Influenced by James Dean’s 1949 Mercury coupe in “Rebel Without a Cause” and the Barris brothers’… more»
Mar 5, 2024 • For Sale • 23 Comments
LS Swap? 1975 Chevrolet Nova
We see plenty of classics from The Malaise Era at Barn Finds where readers suggest performing an LS transplant. The logic is sound because it would undoubtedly improve vehicle performance when that quality was severely lacking in anything rolling… more»
Mar 4, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Long-Term Owner: 1955 Ford Thunderbird
Ford is credited with creating the Personal Luxury Car segment when it released the First Generation Thunderbird. However, some would argue that the Muntz Jet was actually the first such vehicle. The T-Bird bested the Muntz on two fronts,… more»
Mar 4, 2024 • For Sale • 25 Comments
38K Miles: 1987 Chrysler Fifth Avenue
The seller reports that this 1987 Chrysler Fifth Avenue has traveled just over 38,000 miles over the last 37 years, which is an average of just over 1,000 miles a year. It looks great in the photos and the… more»
