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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»

1 of 112: 1986 Buick LaSabre Grand National

Muscle car buffs are familiar with the Buick Grand Nationals of 1982-87 based on the mid-size Regal. But lesser known is the one-year iteration of the GN on the full-size LaSabre platform in 1986. That happened because NASCAR wanted… more»

Stored 17 Years: 1968 Pontiac Firebird

The Pontiac Firebird was in its second year of production in 1968, having joined the Chevy Camaro to do battle with Ford and its sales phenom, the Mustang. As such, physical changes were minimal between 1967 and 1968, such… more»

Same Farm 44 Years: 1978 Dodge Power Wagon

The Power Wagon was the name used on Dodge’s four-wheel-drive, light, and medium-duty trucks that were produced for more than 35 years (1945-80). It was revived in 2005 and is part of the Ram 2500 models today. This edition,… more»

303 Olds Rocket Powered! 1933 Ford 5 Window Coupe

With all of the over-restored, well into the six-figure Hot Rod cars out there in such pristine condition that their owners are afraid to drive them, it’s sort of refreshing to run across a creation that the seller says… more»

Parked Since 1981: 1966 Oldsmobile 442

If you ever doubted the ongoing supply of desirable Barn Finds, this 1966 Oldsmobile 442 may help to allay your fears. The owner recently located it squirreled away in a barn, a spot it had occupied for four decades…. more»

Uncertain Seller: 1966 Ford Mustang Coupe

Finding a classic car confusing is not a new thing, which appears to be the case with the seller and their First Generation Ford Mustang. They list the vehicle as a 1964 model, but there’s plenty of evidence to… more»

1 of 1? 1999 Pontiac Firebird SLP Firehawk

Always the performance opportunist, Pontiac developed the Firehawk in 1991 as an option on the Firebird Formula. These would be low production, specially equipped pony cars that were available through the 2002 model year, coinciding with the end of… more»

350 V8 4-Speed! 1959 Chevrolet Apache

Chevrolet replaced their Advance Design series of trucks in 1955. These would be called the Task Force Series and ran through 1959 (the GMC versions were the Blue-Chip Series). These vehicles would be more evolved than before, such as… more»

Solid Survivor: 1964 Ford F-100 Short Bed Pickup

We’ve recently seen a few great classic pickups at Barn Finds, and this 1964 Ford F-100 Short Bed looks like a gem. Recently uncovered in a Texas barn, it is a rust-free survivor that is in a roadworthy state…. more»

Two Owner Survivor: 1968 Ford Mustang GT California Special

By traditional standards, the 1967 model year would have been considered a success for the Mustang. However, Ford was addicted to the record sales achieved during 1966, and 1967 marked a drop of around 22%. Keen to arrest this… more»

Early “Crossover”: 1984 AMC Eagle

American Motors rolled the dice (once again) in the 1980s and came up with the Eagle, a 4X4 family car that would be considered a “crossover” 30 years later. The Eagle combined the comfort of an automobile with the… more»

4-Speed Project: 1962 Chevrolet Impala SS

When the Super Sport was introduced in 1961, it was supposed to be a performance version of the Chevy Impala, which it was. But only 453 copies rolled off the assembly line. In 1962, Chevy’s strategy changed, and it… more»

396-Powered 1965 Chevrolet Caprice

1965 was a banner year for Chevrolet in overall sales (2,383,504 cars sold, including 1,617,614 full-size models) and, in my opinion, styling. It also marked the first year Chevrolet strayed out of its lane to test the luxury car… more»

Numbers-Matching 454/4-Speed! 1970 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

1970 marked the year Chevrolet increased the Corvette’s big block from 427 cubic inches to a stroked 454 CI, with a 10.25:1 compression ratio and a horsepower rating of 390.  Of the 17,316 Corvettes that rolled off the assembly… more»

41K Original Miles: 1995 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Z34

The Chevrolet Monte Carlo is one of those models that many owners thought would become a collectible later in life. Chevy did its best to fan the flames, adding monikers like “Z34” to the name along with some visual… more»

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