Roller Wagon Project: 1967 Pontiac Tempest

Pontiac introduced the Tempest in 1961 but shifted it to a mid-size platform three years later. Until 1971, the Tempest would be the entry-level intermediate to the more upscale LeMans. This 1967 edition is a 4-door station wagon that… more»

455 HO Tribute: 1971 Pontiac Trans Am

With the prices of 1971 Pontiac Trans Ams skyrocketing, it is inevitable to see some clones come on the market. A lot of enthusiasts disapprove of clones or reproductions of the originals for good reason. Sometimes the seller doesn’t… more»

Last Of The L82: 1980 Chevrolet Corvette

Red has always been the most popular color for Corvettes. This 1980 is being sold by a dealer in San Antonio, Texas and while there are only a few pictures in the ad, it looks great. This car is… more»

Trailer Find: 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

Chevrolet introduced the Monte Carlo in 1970 as its foray into the personal luxury car segment of the market. Other GM divisions had been fielding entries for years like the Pontiac Grand Prix and Buick Riviera. It was very… more»

Split Window Tribute: 2006 Chevrolet Corvette Z06

We’ve seen numerous modified Chevrolet Corvettes over the years here at Barn Finds, with the end results ranging from mild to wild.  This 2006 Chevrolet Corvette started life as a Z06, making over 500 horsepower right from the factory. … more»

Slant Six Project Truck: 1985 Dodge D100 Short Bed

There are times when using the right word matters, and one of those times is when marketing a product. Take, for example, this 1985 Dodge D100. The brochure calls the on-again, off-again D100 model the “Miser.” “Miser” is not… more»

Low Rider: 1976 International Scout Terra

Just before the Terra arrived on the scene, International Harvester was losing its tenuous position in the light truck market. Beefy competitors Ford and GM with their extensive dealership networks were trouncing IH, which had introduced its truck line… more»

Two Many Doors! 1973 Chevy Impala

When I thought this 1973 Chevrolet Impala was a two-door, the asking price here on craigslist—$11,500—seemed like it might not be too out of line. Never mind the faded paint on the trunk and the surface rust on the… more»

Freshly Restored: 1993 GMC Typhoon

SUVs can be seen as bland, and are often viewed as little more than sensible family transport. However, some manufacturers have produced high-performance models to add a splash of Tabasco to the mix. I must say a big thank… more»

One Owner? 81k Miles? Seven Grand? 1972 Plymouth Fury Suburban Wagon

If you are a Barn Finds reader in the vicinity of Placerville, California, you may want to act fast. This 1972 Plymouth Fury Suburban is claimed to be a one-owner wagon with 81,000 miles on it. It looks as solid as… more»

Restored 8-Pack! 1972 Plymouth Satellite Sebring

The Satellite was Plymouth’s premium mid-size car from 1965 to 1974. They were redesigned in 1971, and hardtops were treated to styling different from the sedans and wagons. This 1972 Satellite Sebring left the factory with a basic 318… more»

348 V8 Some Mods: 1958 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad

The Chevy Nomad nameplate is usually associated with iconic 2-door Sport Wagons of 1955-57. But Chevrolet would apply the moniker to 4-door wagons from 1958 to 1961 and again from 1968 to 1972 (as Chevelles). From Gorham, New Hampshire,… more»

“What’s Up, Mayfair Maize?”: 1968 Pontiac LeMans Convertible

Seeing this 1968 Pontiac LeMans Sport (on which, please see below) convertible, your first thought might be to intone, “What’s up, buttercup?” You’d be close to naming the color, and saying that is probably more poetic than to use… more»

Highly-Original Survivor: 1953 Ford Customline 4-Door Sedan

This old Ford brings back a lot of memories. My grandparents had a ’53 Ford Customline like this except it was solid dark blue and with the same two-tone gray cloth interior. I remember being a kid and sitting… more»

Rare Older Restoration: 1958 DeSoto Firesweep

The 1958 model year was a tough one for U.S. automobile manufacturers. Due to an economic recession, everyone’s sales were down except for the few that offered compact cars. DeSoto was especially hit hard as Chrysler was trying to… more»

Slant-Six 4-Door Project: 1964 Dodge Dart

In an interesting move, Dodge shifted its Dart nameplate from the full-size line-up in 1962 to the redesigned compact A-body platform in 1963. Sales would take off and continue strong through 1976 when the new Aspen knocked it from… more»

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