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Desert Find: 1979 Dodge Macho Power Wagon

As much as I talk about wanting to move to a warmer climate, at least for the winters, the Arizona sun can turn vehicles into crusty and faded heaps. Not to mention what it does to human skin. This… more»

1 of 1,528: 1965 Chevrolet Corvair Greenbrier

In its second year of production, the Chevrolet Corvair gained a van model called the Greenbrier. It was part of a series of utilitarian vehicles the Corvan 95, which shared the air-cooled engine of the new compact automobile. The… more»

One of 800 Made: 1987 Dodge Shelby Lancer

Among the variety of Carroll Shelby-blessed Turbo Mopars from the 1980s, there’s one model for me that stands alone and that is the Shelby Lancer. This is perhaps the model that shows up for sale the least frequently, and… more»

Dry Desert Truck: 1984 Ford Bronco XLT

Sometimes, seeing a familiar vehicle in an unfamiliar paint code can make you fall in love with it all over again. This 1984 Ford Bronco XLT is a Nevada truck that appears to be rust-free. It’s had a driver-quality… more»

Nicest One Left? 1978 Dodge Magnum XE

With almost 50,000 of them having been made in the first of only two years of production, when was the last time you’ve seen a 1978 Dodge Magnum XE? I mean, other than here on Barn Finds?… The seller… more»

Spotless Hi-Po: 1965 Ford Mustang GT 2+2

It would be fair to think that every classic car enthusiast has compiled a list of vehicles they would park in their ultimate garage. The list could be brief, but a few could be the length of a short… more»

Moldy Project: 1965 Oldsmobile 4-4-2

Seeing the success that Pontiac was having with its new mid-size performance car, the GTO, Oldsmobile got into the game as well in 1964. But unlike the GTO, the 442 was a slow seller in its first year –… more»

BF Auction Ending Soon: Jeep Grand Wagoneer

This Jeep Grand Wagoneer is currently on auction and is set to end soon! Don’t miss out on your chance to own this driver. You can bid on it here. And be sure to keep an eye out for… more»

Partial Restoration: 1966 Chevrolet Impala

After a record-breaking sales year in 1965, it was no surprise that demand would be off a bit for the full-size 1966 Chevrolets. 20% fewer Impalas were produced in the second year of the fourth-generation Impala, but the numbers… more»

Body by Cantrell: 1950 Dodge B-108 Woodie

Wood-bodied station wagons gained in popularity in the 1930s and 1940s but became cost-prohibitive to build in the 1950s and were replaced by all steel-bodied coaches. J.T. Cantrell & Co. was one of the more prolific builders and was… more»

Great Graphics! 1978 Chevrolet Silverado

At first glance, this 1978 Chevrolet pickup seems like a pretty solid survivor, however, the ad description tells a different story. Undoubtedly, “Square-Body” Chevy trucks have recently become even more popular than they were. Located in Newbern, Tennessee, I’m… more»

401/4-Speed! 1973 AMC Gremlin X

A handful of our regular readers with really thorough memories might just happen to recall me mentioning that it was an AMC Gremlin my father used to teach me how to drive in.  We had a ’77 Gremlin and… more»

Ragged Ragtop: 1965 Chevrolet Impala SS

While Ford was making lots of sales noise in 1965 with its new Mustang pony car, Chevrolet was having a banner year, too. For the first time, they produced more than one million full-size automobiles with the Impala representing… more»

Numbers-Matching 454/4-Speed: 1972 Chevrolet Corvette

Changes were minimal for the 1972 Chevrolet Corvette from the previous year’s model, in both the looks and performance departments.  The following year did bring about some modifications in the styling department for the car’s front end, as the… more»

Ambuvertible: 1959 Buick Commercial Chassis LaSabre

Ambulances, hearses, and other specialized coaches are produced by custom vehicle builders. And those builders rely on mainstream manufacturers like General Motors for chassis and body components. Such was the case with this 1959 Buick ambulance that was built… more»

No Reserve Survivor: 1980 Ford Thunderbird

This 1980 Ford Thunderbird could leave many enthusiasts in a quandary. That’s not because it is a bad car, but because it will have some debating what its most significant attribute is. It is a one-owner vehicle, meaning it… more»

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