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Numbers-Matching! 1968 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

Of the more than 275,000 Chevrolet Camaros that rolled off the assembly line for the 1968 model year, the Z28 only accounted for 7,199 of them, so this is a pretty rare ’68 example.  It’s unknown exactly how many… more»

Driving Drop-Top Project: 1970 Ford XL Convertible

Full-size convertibles are great. If you happen to be on the taller side, they offer comfortable accommodation that isn’t available in their more petite counterparts. For those of us who don’t come anywhere near threatening six-foot, they’re still a… more»

Blank Canvas: 1972 Plymouth Duster

While I admit a bias towards most classics wearing the blue-oval badge, I can’t help but admire the styling of the early Plymouth Dusters. Cars like this 1972 example look crisp and clean, making them an ideal candidate for… more»

429 Fastback: 1971 Ford Torino GT

So, you’ve got a reasonable stash of cash burning a hole in your pocket, and you’re in the market for a classic bearing the blue-oval badge. What do you do? Some people may look favorably upon a First Generation… more»

Triple White Six-Speed: 1998 Chevrolet Camaro SS

There are some cars that look like they were practically born in the neighborhood or community that they’re listed for sale in. This triple white 1998 Chevrolet Camaro SS convertible is such a car, as it resides in beautiful… more»

455 V8 with 5-Speed: 1968 Pontiac Firebird

This Firebird left the factory with a 400 cubic inch V8 and an automatic transmission. But that may not have been potent enough and the drivetrain now consists of a 455 with a Borg-Warner 5-speed manual, neither period correct…. more»

No Reserve: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro RS

There are times when enthusiasts searching for a 1960s pony car project will begin to believe that they will face significant rust repairs as part of their build. This 1967 Camaro RS isn’t 100% rust-free, but its needs will… more»

Drive It Home: 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

The idea of flying in and driving home in a shiny classic car is always attractive. It provides the opportunity to achieve immediate enjoyment and bond with your new purchase. That is what this 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo offers… more»

No Reserve: 1987 Buick Grand National

As the 1980s dawned, it seemed that the classic American muscle car was dead and buried. Some manufacturers were delving into the mystical world of fuel injection and electronic engine management on their V8 engines with limited success. Others… more»

SS 396 4-Speed! 1966 Chevrolet Impala

The Super Sport is one reason why the Chevy Impala became such as huge seller in the 1960s. It was a limited production car in 1961, evolving into a widespread appearance package after that. It became so popular that… more»

Surprisingly Solid: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible

Rusty 1960s pony cars are one of the most common categories we see at Barn Finds, and many require deep commitment if the buyer is to return their project car to its former glory. That makes this 1969 Camaro… more»

Highly Optioned: 1971 Chevrolet Corvette 454 4-Speed

It isn’t that hard to find a nice chrome-bumper C3 Corvette in the current market, but finding one like our feature car is a treat. Not only does its engine bay house a big-block, but its original owner loaded… more»

Bubbletop Beauty! 1961 Chevrolet Impala

In the 1960s, a lot of people were seeing the USA in their Chevrolet. In just three short years, the Impala had become one of the best-selling nameplates in the U.S. For 1961, the cars were restyled, losing the… more»

Single Family 1971 Chevrolet Nova Project

The Chevy II/Nova was a staple in the Chevrolet portfolio from 1962 through 1979. It was conceived as a more conventional competitor in the then-new compact car market space that Corvair entered first. This 1971 edition is a basic… more»

Ran When Parked: 1948 Kaiser Sedan

Some of the most interesting cars that we come across for review are, I believe, what I would call fallen flag marques and Kaiser-Frazer certainly is one of the more notable. There are so many reasons why various different… more»

Stash Of Barn Finds Discovered In Minnesota

We recently featured a 1957 Cadillac Eldorado barn find that was clearly part of a collection of classics. The seller in the ad mentioned that there were more cars available, but didn’t provide more details beyond that. Well, reader… more»

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