The 1,000,000th Corvette rolled off the line during the 1992 model year. While this example is not the millionth ‘Vette, it was 1 of only 502 coupes with the ZR-1 packaged to be produced that year. And, the seller… more»
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May 7, 2021 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Plaid Valve Cover Edition: 1963 GMC 2500
Now I’ve heard it all – an auto engine with scotch plaid valve covers? Yup, it’s true – more on that to follow. In the interim, and for your review, we have a lowered 3/4 ton GMC truck from… more»
May 7, 2021 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Hot 502 V8: 1971 Chevrolet Nova SS
The external appearance of this 1971 Nova SS provides the merest hint of the performance potential that hides beneath the surface. The wider wheels and the Cowl Induction hood suggest that things might not be as they seem, but… more»
May 7, 2021 • For Sale • 32 Comments
Two-Car Combo! 1965 Oldsmobile Starfire 425
Oldsmobile’s 1965 sales brochure goaded Olds buyers to “Let yourself go… where the action is!” While off-the-hook hedonism rarely correlates with Oldsmobile’s image later in history, the 1965 Starfire came with plenty of style and action. This 1965 Oldsmobile… more»
May 7, 2021 • For Sale • 11 Comments
350 Powered: 1965 Chevelle Malibu Sport Coupe
In the mid-1960s, Chevrolet was looking to fill a gap between the compact Chevy II and its full-size cars led by the Impala. Their answer was the mid-size Chevelle which debuted for 1964. It was successful and would run… more»
May 7, 2021 • For Sale • 7 Comments
2 For 1 Deal: 1978 Chevrolet Camaro
The second-generation Chevy Camaro (1970-81) was still going strong in 1978, with more than 272,600 copies leaving GM factories. Much to my surprise, a significant number of them were still built with six-cylinder power. This car is one of… more»
May 7, 2021 • For Sale • 54 Comments
Superior Shape! 1968 Pontiac GTO
It’s a treat to find a ’60s vintage muscle car that is still in the form as was originally intended. It was a treat years ago and even more so today and here’s a perfectly representative example, a 1968… more»
May 7, 2021 • For Sale • 4 Comments
440 V8 Transplant: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda
This 1970 Barracuda was from the first year the car received its new E-body platform, distancing itself from the compact roots it had before. Sales were quite brisk compared to the year before and this car left the factory… more»
May 7, 2021 • For Sale • 8 Comments
1 of 150: 1981 Buick Regal Indy 500 Pace Car
Before there was the Buick Grand National series and even the limited production GNX models, there was the Regal Indy 500 Pace Car. They were a group of 150 automobiles that were built to identical specifications to appear at… more»
May 7, 2021 • For Sale • 13 Comments
390 Horsepower! 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
I’ve been sitting here trying to think of more enjoyable experiences than slipping behind the wheel of a classic convertible on a sunny day for a spot of top-down cruising. To be honest, not many options come to mind…. more»
May 7, 2021 • For Sale • 22 Comments
409/4-Speed: 1963 Chevrolet Impala SS
This 1963 Chevrolet Impala SS has a lot of positive attributes. Not only does it still feature its numbers-matching drivetrain, but it has a genuine 26,000 miles on the clock. Barn Finder Pat L has had the radar working… more»
May 6, 2021 • For Sale • 15 Comments
360 Police Engine: 1978 Dodge Lil’ Red Express
Dodge has always been the performance leader among the Chrysler brands, so it was no surprise that they created a muscle truck in the late 1970s to help bolster that image. Enter the Lil’ Red Express, a two-year offering… more»
May 6, 2021 • For Sale • 38 Comments
Nicest One Left? 1971 Ford Maverick Grabber
Good. Grief. The more I look at this 1971 Ford Maverick Grabber the more I’m in disbelief that there’s no reserve on the eBay auction seen here. The seller also has it listed here as a Barn Finds Classified…. more»
May 6, 2021 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Million Dollar Muscle: 1971 Plymouth Hemi ‘Cuda Convertible
One of the joys of working at Barn Finds is that it allows me the opportunity and the privilege to write about some of the most amazing, beautiful, stunning, and brutal classic cars that have ever graced our roads…. more»
May 6, 2021 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Sportstar Edition: 1980 International Scout II
By 1980, the International Scout II was at the end of its run, but there were still plenty of special editions available in that final year. One company that specialized in creating these limited models in 1979 and 1980… more»
May 6, 2021 • For Sale • 83 Comments
Genuine Starsky & Hutch Star: 1976 Ford Gran Torino
Whenever I see a classic car that is claimed to have had a starring role in a TV series or movie, I treat such claims with a touch of skepticism. However, I have no such feelings about this 1976… more»
