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One of 250 4-Speed: 1984 Pontiac Fiero Pace Car Edition

While craigslist can be a vast desert of bad photos, worse grammar, and laughable prices, every now and again you get a seller who puts the effort in to make a killer ad. The owner of this 1984 Pontiac… more»

Same Family Since 1971: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS 396

Choosing to part with a prized classic car can be a tough call, especially if the vehicle in question has been a long-term part of your life. This 1969 Camaro is a perfect example because it has belonged to… more»

Real SS396? 1969 Chevrolet Camaro

Sleuthing time, here’s a 1969 Chevrolet Camaro that is claimed to have been a genuine SS396 car. I’ve formed a fast opinion but let’s look and see what all of you say as I know many of your sleuthing… more»

Ram Air Equipped: Clean 1970 Pontiac Firebird Formula

Ford released its Mustang in 1964, leaving the other two of The Big Three to play catch-up. By the late ‘60s, GM had their twins, the Camaro and the Firebird, to compete. This 1970 model is the first year… more»

Grabber Blue 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1

And now for something from the “ouch” department, a 1970 Ford Mustang Mach I. The seller suggests that this Mustang either needs a complete restoration or could be used for parts – but then that’s usually true of most… more»

350 V8 Daily Driver: 1971 Chevrolet Camaro

The second generation of the popular Chevy Camaro debuted for 1970, but it was several months late in coming due to production delays (this affected the Pontiac Firebird as well). But the end was result was a sleeker looking… more»

Military Spec Project: 1952 Jeep M38A1

Based on the story told on craigslist, it’s hard to tell exactly what happened to this delightful military-spec 1952 Jeep M38A1. The seller’s listing photos show a Jeep like this one in various stages of use, from wartime deployment… more»

4-Speed Survivor: 1986 Ford F-250 Super Cab

This handsome 1986 Ford F-250 Super Cab is a survivor in the truest sense of the word, a one-owner truck with just under 100,000 miles wearing excellent colors and equipped with a bevy of desirable equipment. The Ford sports… more»

1969 Chevrolet Corvette 427 4-speed!

Sometimes there’s more to life than snaring an immaculate and original classic car to park in your garage. There are times when a lack of originality can be a benefit, especially if the goal is to hit the road… more»

C1 Project: 1962 Chevrolet Corvette

Looking back, it’s hard to imagine that the first generation of the Corvette lasted 10 model years. Of course, it took a while for it to catch on and it was touch and go until 1956. 1962 would be… more»

28k Mile 1972 Chevrolet Corvette LT1 Show Car

I can’t be the only Barn Finds reader that remembers the ISCA “Hot Rod Show World” car shows that used to be held in major cities across the USA? Actually, it turns out, they are still held. This 1972… more»

No Reserve: 1965 Ford Mustang 2+2 Fastback

Some restoration projects take longer than others, and some will stall pretty early. That has been the fate with this 1965 Mustang 2+2. A previous owner dismantled the car back in 1989, but the project stalled almost immediately. The… more»

Airport Coach: 1961 Pontiac Catalina Safari

Given the attrition that occurs over 60 years, you don’t see all that many 1961 cars these days. But you almost never see one that was converted into a coach to transport passengers to and from the airport. Such… more»

Hemi Wagon: 1956 Dodge D500 Sierra

Station wagons have come in and out of popularity ever since they were introduced, and right now very few are made – the SUV is the hauler of choice for most people. But back in the 1950s and 1960s… more»

15,700 Original Miles: 1984 Chrysler Laser XE Turbo

The car we choose to be our escape pod is as wild and as varied as the people living on the Earth itself. Some of us take that definition quite literally, investing in an overland vehicle that can go… more»

327/4-Speed: 1964 Chevrolet Impala SS

After sitting largely forgotten for decades, the time has come for this 1964 Chevrolet Impala SS to find itself a new home. It has some rust issues, but these don’t appear to be insurmountable. Its original drivetrain remains intact,… more»

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