Oldsmobile got into the mid-size muscle car movement in 1964 with the 4-4-2 (or 442) based on the Cutlass. It was every bit as potent as any of the rest of its corporate cousins. The W-30 option, which became… more»
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Sep 2, 2021 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Time Capsule? 1972 Chevrolet Impala
The fifth generation of the Chevy Impala was built between 1971-76, after which they would be downsized from their peak size of 227 inches overall. The Impala, though behind the Caprice in the amenities department, would continue to be… more»
Sep 2, 2021 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Panther Pink Project: 1970 Dodge Challenger 340
Chrysler’s “Hi-Impact” paint colors were all the rage in the early 1970s. And one of the most daring – and fewest produced – was Panther Pink. Out of the nearly 65,000 of the new Dodge Challengers built for 1970,… more»
Sep 2, 2021 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Unfinished Project: 1956 Ford C-750 COE
Well, here is something you don’t see parked on the street every day. Or even here on Barn Finds. I believe this is the first 1956 Ford C-750 COE. (cab over engine) truck we’ve featured. There’s not a lot… more»
Sep 2, 2021 • For Sale • 17 Comments
440 Six Pack Powered 1970 Dodge Coronet R/T
There’s no doubt that this 1970 Dodge Coronet R/T is a real deal muscle car. It’s also a rare find. If you’d love to be its next owner, you can find it here on eBay in Cuero, Texas, and… more»
Sep 2, 2021 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Trailer Special Package: 1979 Ford F150
I thought for sure this was a mislabeled “Camper Special” truck, but sure enough, Ford did create a model known as the “Trailer Special.” This clean 1979 Ford F150 is one of these upgraded rigs that retains its original… more»
Sep 2, 2021 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Indy Pace Car! 1983 Buick Riviera
Indy Pace cars have covered a broad swath of American auto brands and models – this beige Buick Riviera coupe doesn’t look like one – it looks more like grand ma’s drive once-a-week car. Nevertheless, it is an official… more»
Sep 2, 2021 • For Sale • 12 Comments
One Of 505! Original Owner 1989 Dodge Shelby Dakota
When you hear the name Carroll Shelby, undoubtedly images of the iconic Cobra and modified Mustangs come to mind. That’s not the only thing Shelby is known for, though. For a brief stint in the 1980s, Shelby got to… more»
Sep 2, 2021 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Primitive Cool! 1963 Willys Jeep 4X4 Wagon
In 1963, Willys became known as the Kaiser-Jeep Corporation and pushed forward with its recently introduced SJ Wagoneer, a well-known design that ultimately replaced the former Willys Jeep wagon like our 1963 example. This old-school 4X4 is located in… more»
Sep 2, 2021 • For Sale • 29 Comments
17k Mile Survivor: 1978 Chrysler LeBaron
Chrysler reinvented the LeBaron name in 1977 after the demise of the Imperial. As downsizing was all the rage by then, the new LeBaron would use the same platform as the Dodge Aspen/Plymouth Volare but with sheet metal of… more»
Sep 2, 2021 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Show Quality 1963 Chevrolet Impala SS 409
This badge tells you that we’re about to look at a Chevrolet that is a cut above the ordinary. The 409 under the hood of this 1963 Impala is about as good as it got, and it is… more»
Sep 2, 2021 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Fuel Injected? 1957 Pontiac Star Chief Convertible
By 1957, Bunkie Knudsen had spiffed up Pontiac, pitching the suspenders and rolling with the longer, lower, wider attitude that was taking root in Detroit – showboating was in! Technology, for the sake of product development and improvement, as… more»
Sep 2, 2021 • For Sale • 36 Comments
Monster V12! 1939 Seagrave Canopy Cab
Seagrave fire trucks exemplify the difference between a public service vehicle like a dump truck or garbage truck and a public safety vehicle. Lives depend on fire trucks arriving rapidly and flawlessly executing their purpose, such as pumping water… more»
Sep 1, 2021 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Muscle Truck: 1990 Chevrolet 454 SS Pickup
Some classic vehicles will develop a cult following because they feature svelte lines that are almost seductive. Others will command respect because they feature sophisticated drivetrains that are a triumph of technological innovation. The 1990 Chevrolet 454 SS Pickup… more»
Sep 1, 2021 • For Sale • 19 Comments
64k Original Miles: 1954 Buick Century Hardtop
The 1950s was an era of unbridled optimism for the American economy, and the buying public was clamoring to park the latest and greatest automotive offerings in their driveways. It was a time when some of the most distinctive… more»
Sep 1, 2021 • For Sale • 18 Comments
1 of 922: 1964 Chrysler Imperial Convertible
To help get a leg up on Cadillac and Lincoln, Chrysler redesigned their full-size luxury cars for 1964. They were very different styling-wise compared to what was offered before, thanks to designer Elwood Engel, who hired been hired away… more»
