The compact Chevy Nova had one of its best years in 1972, selling nearly 350,000 copies. But less than 2% or 1 in 50 came with the new “Skyroof” option, which came with a factory, foldback sunroof (in today’s… more»
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Feb 2, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Swoopy Fastback: 1952 Chevrolet Fleetline
I always found this sloped-back 1952 Chevrolet Fleetline body design reminiscent of something that Dick Tracy would have driven – it just seems to fit that era. Chevrolet offered numerous body styles in ’52 but the “Fleetline DeLuxe” was… more»
Feb 2, 2024 • For Sale • 68 Comments
Great-Grandma’s Car: 1979 Dodge Omni
“Whoever thought a new kind of four-door car could turn so many people on? Ah, but this is no ordinary car we’re talking about . . . it’s an Omni. And that makes all the difference in the world.”… more»
Feb 2, 2024 • Auctions • 6 Comments
BF Auction: 1979 Chevrolet Camaro Berlinetta
Sometimes we have big plans and dreams, but then life gets in the way and we realize we aren’t ever going to get around to completing all of our projects. Long-time reader MB has decided it’s time to thin… more»
Feb 2, 2024 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Rust-Free Fast Top: 1968 Plymouth VIP 383 V8
Looking like it’s right out of a brochure photo shoot, this 1968 Plymouth VIP two-door “Fast Top” is one gorgeous car and it appears to be in equally gorgeous condition. As Plymouth’s top model in this era, it came… more»
Feb 2, 2024 • For Sale • 41 Comments
Dean Martin’s Custom Ride! 1969 Cadillac Eldorado Sport Wagon
My mother was a huge fan of entertainer Dean Martin – and I suppose I am, too. But I didn’t know he was a car guy (though perhaps not to the extent of Jay Leno). He owned all sorts… more»
Feb 2, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Rod or Run As Is? 1949 Ford F1 Pickup
Ford likely had no idea that its 1948 introduction of the “Bonus Built” F-series pickup would spark the multi-decade development of one of the most popular vehicles in automotive history. The company did spend $1 million on the cab’s… more»
Feb 2, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
96k Original Miles: 1967 Ford Mustang
Ford’s approach with its First Generation Mustang wasn’t revolutionary. However, offering a six-cylinder engine as the entry point made its new model affordable enough to generate significant sales. This 1967 example demonstrates that, and its sheltered existence has left… more»
Feb 2, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Retro Touches: 1970 Pontiac Trans Am
This 1970 Pontiac Trans Am brought memories flooding back from the moment I saw the seller’s supplied photos. It is a rock-solid classic, but the modifications it features hark back to the late 1970s or 1980s. Those craving originality… more»
Feb 2, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Ready for Adventure: 1970 Ford Bronco
Often, the biggest challenge an enthusiast faces with the classic ownership experience is selecting the most appropriate candidate to park in their garage. Choices are often driven by pure emotion, but practicality must form part of the decision process…. more»
Feb 1, 2024 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Original And Untouched: 1964 Chevrolet Malibu SS
Here’s a surprise, a 1964 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Super Sport (SS) that is in original, not messed-with condition – what a rarity! These, along with GM A-body cars produced from ’64 to ’72, are a hot ticket and are… more»
Feb 1, 2024 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Original Paint: 1976 AMC Gremlin Three-Speed
It’s Gremlin week here on Barn Finds, just what a lot of us in dreary winter country need to brighten up these overwhelming overcast skies that go on day after day after day after day after day. After day…. more»
Feb 1, 2024 • For Sale • 26 Comments
409 Dual-Quad Project: 1962 Chevrolet Impala SS
After an abbreviated start in 1961, the Chevy Impala SS sold like hotcakes in 1962 thanks to a shift in focus. Style was chosen over muscle in the second year (although you could still put a beast under the… more»
Feb 1, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Award Winning Design: 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado
Oldsmobile introduced the Toronado in 1966 and it was a groundbreaking design. It was a personal luxury car with style, power, and innovation. Oldsmobile continued producing the Toronado over 4 generations until 1992. My favorite design was the very… more»
Feb 1, 2024 • For Sale • 49 Comments
Single-Family Survivor: 1972 Ford LTD Brougham
introduced the LTD in 1965 as an upscale version of the Galaxie 500. It was hugely popular, and Chevy scrambled to unveil the Caprice a few months later. The car would remain the top dog in the Ford Division’s… more»
Feb 1, 2024 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Hip Levi Edition: 1974 AMC Gremlin X
American Motors, with more narrow pockets than the Big Three, was always looking for ways to stand out from the crowd. The Gremlin was one such effort and a quick way for them to get into the subcompact market… more»
