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Restomod: 1960 Chevrolet El Camino

1959 was the year that Chevy went long, wide and low across their platforms, and this example of the first-gen El Camino shows off all the wild styling cues that the late 1950s were known for! One of 14,163… more»

Stored For Years: 1975 Oldsmobile 442

The seller says that this 1975 Oldsmobile 442 has been in storage for the last few years and it sure looks good other than some faded paint. This one has a surprise under the hood, too. The seller has… more»

Saffron Survivor: 1978 Buick Electra Limited

The Electra enjoyed a production run spanning four decades, over nine generations. This fifth-generation 1978 model comes at the height of the American “malaise” era of cars; a genre of now-classics spanning the 1970s, ’80s, and even creeping into… more»

Coffee and Cream Project: 1979 Ford Bronco

Bidding ends later in the day on Sunday for this project-grade 1979 Ford Bronco. It’s already attracted over $6,000 in bidding activity, and that’s for a truck that has rust and isn’t running at the moment. The seller notes… more»

Drive Or Restore? 1962 Chevrolet Corvette

We’ve had a lot of Corvette coverage on Barn Finds over the last week or so, and here’s another in the form of a ’62, the very last of the C1 series. No doubt about it, this one is… more»

428 Powered Convertible! 1967 Pontiac Firebird

I like first-gen Firebirds. Why? because they’re not first-gen Camaros. Don’t get me wrong, the first-gen Camaro is my favorite of Chevrolet’s initial and famous pony car, there are just so doggone many of them – and more on… more»

Nicest One Left? 1958 Rambler Six Super

What an elegant and formal-looking car. Even though it may not have been as modern as some other vehicles of its era, it’s hard to argue with this design now. And it’s impossible to argue with the condition of… more»

Restored 30 Years Ago: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air

A few things surprise me about this 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air, but the biggest of these is that there have been no bids on it as I write this article. This is a car that ticks many of the… more»

Rust-Free Barn Find: 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu

The majority of classic Chevelles that we see here at Barn Finds usually either have a V8 under the hood or fresh air where a V8 used to be. That’s what makes this 1972 Chevelle Malibu barn find a… more»

33k Original Miles: 1980 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

By 1980, Chevrolet knew that the writing was on the wall for the 2nd Generation Camaro and that a new model was waiting in the wings for the 1982 model year. That didn’t stop potential buyers from walking into… more»

Original 260/4-Speed: 1963½ Ford Falcon Sprint Hardtop

With values on 1st Generation Mustangs continuing to climb, some enthusiasts with limited budgets find themselves searching for a more affordable alternative. That could be where cars like this 1963½ Ford Falcon Sprint. These cars share most of the… more»

Loaded SS 396! 1970 Chevrolet El Camino

Update 2 May 2021:  Relisted here on eBay. Chevrolet’s sales brochure called the 1970 El Camino “unlike anything else on the road,”  and the combination of a car-like front with a pickup truck bed makes a perfect package for… more»

Driveway Find: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Hardtop

Just when you think another 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air can’t surface, one does! They have been found for years in just about every locale and circumstance imaginable. And, this example is probably considered the most desirable body style and… more»

3 For 1 Special! 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air

Some of the most well-known and sought-after cars today are the Tri Five Chevrolets. Over the 1955-57 model years, almost five million of them were built by General Motors. They came in three trim levels, the basic 150, the… more»

Colonial Fleet: 1977 Viper Mark IV Replica

OK – I’m going to admit I know nothing about Battlestar Galactica. But I am ninety percent sure this is a replica of what’s known as a Mark IV Fighter. There’s relatively little information available about the specific origins… more»

Trailer + Boat = 1962 Trailorboat

Travel means different things to different people. Some like all the comforts of home in their huge bus-like motorhome: washer and dryer, double-ovens, satellite tv, and things that we would have only dreamed about a few decades ago. Some… more»

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