Based on a Corvette-derived concept car, the Chevy Bel Air Nomad debuted in 1955 as part of what would become known as the Tri-Fives. From 1955 to 1957, Chevrolet would manufacture around 4.5 million cars, yet the Nomad saw… more»
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May 10, 2021 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Appreciating Asset: 1991 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1
There was a time when seeing a Corvette ZR-1 at no reserve would cause major waves in the car collecting community, but no more. Seeing all but the most desirable C4 Corvettes offered at no reserve isn’t exactly uncommon,… more»
Original 383: 1969 Plymouth Road Runner
The person who buys this 1969 Plymouth Road Runner will have some very minor tweaking to undertake to bring the vehicle up to the standard of a tidy driver-quality classic. None of these needs seem urgent, so the buyer… more»
May 10, 2021 • For Sale • 3 Comments
Rat Rod Project? 1950 Chevrolet 3600 Pickup
If you’ve got visions in your head of owning a classic pickup, maybe this 1950 Chevrolet 3600 might appeal to you. While it may have been sitting for years, it is complete and is begging for someone to transform… more»
May 10, 2021 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Unfinished Business: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro SS 396
The 1968 model year would be the second for the new Chevy Camaro. They were helping to put a dent in sales of the “pony car” market leader, the Ford Mustang. ’68 would also be the first year for… more»
May 9, 2021 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Rare Convertible: 1960 Lincoln Continental Mark V
And now for something new from the “Boy, what a difference a year makes” department. Juxtaposition this 1960 Lincoln Continental Mark V convertible to its 1961 replacement and you’ll see exactly what I mean. I’ll take it a step… more»
May 9, 2021 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Fully Restored 455: 1971 Buick Gran Sport Stage 1
If you were looking for the most luxurious muscle car on the market in the 1960s/1970s and wanted to go GM, you turned to Buick as Cadillac had no such auto. From 1965-72, Buick offered the Gran Sport (or… more»
May 9, 2021 • For Sale • 24 Comments
20K Mile Survivor: 1978 Ford Mustang II
It’s hard to believe that there are so many nice cars still out there in the real world, whether they’re high-powered muscle cars, old trucks, or cars like this 1978 Ford Mustang II. Of course, nice doesn’t mean inexpensive… more»
May 9, 2021 • For Sale • 16 Comments
1 of 19 Remaining: 1956 DeSoto Fireflite Pacesetter
1956 would be the one and only year that DeSoto was invited to pace the field at the annual Indianapolis 500. This was always a big deal, with the chosen manufacturer making a limited number of duplicate cars for… more»
May 9, 2021 • For Sale • 10 Comments
24K Miles! 1953 Chevrolet Canopy Express
When Barn Finds reader Larry D. alerted us to this cool 1953 Chevrolet Canopy Express listed for sale here on Hemmings.com, I had faint memories of us having featured one before despite the extremely low production of this specialized… more»
May 9, 2021 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Dusty Barn Find: 1932 Pontiac Series 402 Coupe
This 1932 Pontiac Series 402 Coupe is a sad-looking sight covered in dust in this shed. A previous owner treated it to a restoration in 1978, but it had been sitting in this location for years. A new owner… more»
May 9, 2021 • For Sale • 10 Comments
428 Cobra Jet: 1969 Ford Cobra
This 1969 Ford Cobra has held up well following a repaint in the 1990s. It was its owner’s pride and joy, but sadly, he recently passed away. Therefore, his family has decided to part with a classic that will… more»
May 9, 2021 • For Sale • 23 Comments
475HP! 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
Anyone who drove a new Chevelle SS 396 off the showroom floor in 1968 knew that they were behind the wheel of a potent muscle car. Those same people probably had no idea just how desirable these cars would… more»
May 9, 2021 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Supercharged 454: 1979 GMC Sierra 3500 Classic
There are a few features that instantly make trucks of a certain vintage infinitely cooler, no matter their mileage or colors. For one thing, it needs to have a short bed; for another, it would ideally be a dually…. more»
May 9, 2021 • For Sale • 7 Comments
True Barn Find: 1947 Ford Super DeLuxe Coupe
The owner of this 1947 Ford Super DeLuxe Coupe found it hidden away in a collapsing barn. He rescued it, intending to tackle a restoration with his father, but changing circumstances have led him to decide that it isn’t… more»
May 9, 2021 • For Sale • 4 Comments
No Reserve: 1964½ Ford Mustang Convertible
The 1st Generation Mustang is a car that has been ripe for modification since the day that the first example rolled off a showroom floor. The paths that owners chose to follow went from the mild to the wild…. more»
