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Reader Find: Hunting Down a Lost 1969 Corvette ZL1

Every so often, a message pops into our inbox that gets our curiosity running full throttle. This week, a Barn Finds reader sent us one of those notes—the kind that makes you stop what you’re doing and start digging… more»

Original-Paint 1970 Ford Ranchero with 351 Cleveland

The Ranchero has always carried a certain charm—half car, half truck, and entirely its own category. This 1970 Ford Ranchero, listed here on craigslist, leans into that appeal with a combination of originality, solid bones, and recent mechanical attention… more»

BF Exclusive: 1956 Ford Thunderbird

This 1956 Ford Thunderbird is a stunning classic that has led a sheltered life. It presents superbly and features the range-topping V8 under the hood. The current owner has been its custodian for six years, and has kept the… more»

Come Take A Look: No Reserve 1966 Chevrolet Corvette

Can a ’66 Corvette be a practical daily driver? The original owner thought so; according to the seller, he drove it to work back in the 1960s when it was new. It’s now on the third owner, whose friend… more»

California Woody Wagon: 1978 Ford Country Squire

In the late seventies, before the Minivan began taking over family hauling, station wagons were still holding strong in the marketplace, with the Ford Country Squire one of those that had been serving vacation needs proficiently for decades.  At… more»

20k Original Miles: 1976 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible

It may seem odd, but now could be the ideal time to buy a classic Convertible. Sure, the weather is cold as winter sets in, but that is when prices are typically at their lowest. This 1976 Cadillac Eldorado… more»

Excellent Resto Candidate? 1962 Studebaker Lark

So, is this 1962 Studebaker a bird, or a fun activity? I guess it depends on what definition of “Lark” you employ. It doesn’t seem like either to me, but it is an important model of the venerable Studebaker… more»

455 HO/4-Speed: 1975 Pontiac Trans Am

It is easy to forgive any imperfections if a classic is an unmolested vehicle promising excellent performance. The seller admits that this 1975 Pontiac Trans Am isn’t flawless, although its presentation is consistent with a high-end driver. However, it… more»

Only 43,000 Miles! 1964 Chevrolet Impala Wagon

Station wagons were always a big part of Chevrolet’s portfolio back in the day. The 1964 model year was no exception, with one out of every seven full-size Chevies built in that body style. The Impala continued as the… more»

455 V8 Stage 1: 1974 Buick Gran Sport

In the 1960s and 1970s, General Motors was all over the muscle car movement. Chevrolet had the Chevelle Super Sport, Pontiac had the GTO, and Oldsmobile had the 4-4-2. Over at Buick, beginning in 1965, there was the Gran… more»

Can’t Bear to Crush: 1970 Pontiac GTO

Deciding when a classic has reached the point of no return is a tough call, especially when the vehicle is as desirable as a 1970 Pontiac GTO. It is a sad sight, as time has taken a heavy toll… more»

No Reserve! 1972 Corvette Convertible

There’s something cool about an original-appearing C3 Corvette, even if it isn’t really original–and this one looks the part! The pretty convertible is located in Cincinnati, Ohio. It’s listed for sale here on eBay without a reserve, and 40 bids… more»

BF Auction: 1948 Chrysler New Yorker Business Coupe

Barn Finds occasionally gets the privilege of showcasing something truly uncommon, and this 1948 Chrysler New Yorker 3-passenger Business Coupe is one of those cars. Located in Tucker, Georgia and offered as an auction listing, this sleek, three-window coupe… more»

Government Workhorse: 1948 Chevrolet Fleetmaster Woody

This 1948 Chevrolet Fleetmaster woody is a rare survivor with an unusually well-documented and fascinating early life, now listed here on eBay with a clean title. Showing 61,000 miles, it’s powered by a 218 OHV inline-six paired with a… more»

23K Mile Museum Car: 1976 Chevrolet Vega Hatchback

Here’s a comment that few will ever hear at the gas station: “That Vega belongs in a museum!” Well, this Vega has been in a museum for 25 years, in the collection of “Downtown DeSoto” in Clinton, Missouri, and… more»

LS Swap? 1970 Chevrolet Nova

Let me be the first to say I understand and agree with the seller’s logic that this 1970 Chevrolet Nova seems like a prime candidate to be turned into something more special than how it was born.  Dropping a… more»

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