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DeRat! 1964 Big-Block/4-Speed Cadillac

GM, for years, had a very defined dichotomy. Chevrolet was the anchor brand, economically priced and powered by six-cylinder engines. Cadillac, at the other end of the spectrum, meant quiet refinement, luxury, and smooth, substantial V8 power. As the… more»

50th Anniversary Continuation Model: 1965 Shelby Cobra

To me, one of the trickiest vintage cars to value is the continuation model Shelby Cobra. I will admit that this is a part of the collector automobile world that is squishy to me; there’s a strong sentiment out… more»

Civilian Version: 1948 Willys CJ2A

Even folks who are not car buffs recognize a World War II vintage GP, or Jeep as they are commonly called.  The Jeep, like Harley Davidson motorcycles, Coca Cola, and rock and roll is uniquely American.  The part of… more»

Early Hard Top Jeep: 1946 Willys CJ2A

When the World War two version of the Jeep became the CJ-2A immediately after the war ended, folks who knew their capabilities in war put those skills to use in civilian life.  From the farm to the forest and… more»

Farm Truck Rescue: 1992 Ford F-150 4×4

This 1992 Ford F-150 pickup was actually discovered on a barn via an estate sale, which revealed that it was equipped with one of the most sought-after combinations out there for a truck with the blue oval: manual transmission,… more»

Golden Anniversary Yard Find: 1962 Chevrolet Impala SS

Rare cars sitting in the mud: I think we can all agree that gets our collective blood pumping. The Impala SS is one of the most iconic American muscle cars ever built, and even decades after its introduction, those… more»

No Reserve Big-Block: 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

It is an unfortunate reality that pristine and original C2 Corvettes are now beyond the reach of most average enthusiasts. Therefore, cars like this 1966 Convertible have become more important in the current classic market. It isn’t completely original,… more»

Freshly Rebuilt 350 V8! 1969 Pontiac Firebird

The first generation of the Pontiac Firebird wrapped up in 1969, though they enjoyed a 15-month production run due to delays in getting the second-gen cars on the assembly line. These autos were restyled and (IMO) were the best… more»

Two Or Four Doors? 1957 Pontiac Star Chief

Here’s an interesting find, a 1957 Pontiac Star Chief, four-door hardtop that has a sorta two-door look about it. The breezy hardtop’s roofline is a Fisher Body design that first appeared on Pontiacs and other GM division cars in… more»

Hot Rod Project: 1929 Ford Model A

This 1929 Ford Model A hot rod is a really cool little car although it needs quite a bit of work to reach its full potential. It can be found here on eBay with a current bid of $7,500. The… more»

Cummins Power! 1971 Ford F-750

There are heavy-duty trucks and then there are HEAVY-duty trucks! This 1971 Ford F-750 is the pinnacle of the Ford F-series truck line. Located in Downstate New York, the truck has been fully restored using over $40,000 of new parts…. more»

Twin Turbo Fire Am: 1977 Pontiac Trans Am

This is probably one of the coolest Trans Ams we’ve ever seen on Barn Finds, as it’s claimed to be a real-deal “Fire Am” which featured a host of in-period upgrades developed by horsepower pioneer Herb Adams. The Fire… more»

All Original! 1972 Chevrolet C10

As you probably know, January kicks off the new season for the big classic car auction houses. One of the largest is located in Scottsdale, Arizona at Barrett-Jackson. B-J has been in the auction game for a long time… more»

A-Team Tribute: 1988 Chevrolet G20 Van

When it comes to vehicles we’ve grown accustomed to seeing restored or at least lightly freshened up for listing on various classifieds sites, the Chevrolet G20 van from the late 80s has not been on that list of frequent… more»

Paint Me! 1976 Ford F-250 Crew Cab

While crew cab pickups are pretty much the standard for full-size trucks these days, back in the sixties and seventies, they were fairly rare. Mostly made for government agencies or as utility work vehicles, not too many survived their… more»

Rare Seventies Fun Machine: 1977 Chevrolet Blazer Chalet

Americans have always loved trucks and the outdoors.  What if I said both of those things were once available in the same package?  If you are looking for a project vehicle that can also serve as your home away… more»

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