Perfect Project Candidate: 1952 International L110 Pickup

Regular Barn Finders will acknowledge that we feature some interesting and desirable Pickups on our site. Most wear Bow Tie or Blue Oval badges, but occasionally, one appears that breaks that mold. Such is the case with this 1952… more»

Put An LS In It Part III: 1976 Chevrolet Vega

I’m thinking of creating an “LS” equipped series as those engines, and your oft proclamation of “Put an LS in it” are reaching critical mass. Today’s recipient and I mean lucky recipient, is a 1976 Chevrolet Vega Kammback wagon,… more»

Survivor Status: 1973 Buick Riviera 455

Some cars really make an initial statement and I would posit that Buick’s redesigned 1971 Riviera “boattail” edition sucked a lot of air out of the new model car show venues in late ’70. Yes, it made a notable… more»

Rebuilt 400 V8: 1972 Dodge Charger SE

Times were changing in the muscle car market in 1972. Chrysler dropped the 426 Hemi and 440 6-Pack, and all their cars had hardened valve seats to accommodate the new unleaded fuels that were coming on the scene. The… more»

350 HP! 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396

By 1967, the U.S. muscle car movement was in full swing. And. one of the market leaders was the Chevy Chevelle SS 396, which was a Malibu with one of three powerful V8 engines. From all indications, the seller’s… more»

440 Plus Patina! 1967 Dodge Polara Station Wagon

When loudness is such an issue with your hauler that neighbors get scared when the big block starts followed by your wife not enjoying the attention created by the noise, it’s time to sell, or at least that’s what… more»

It’s a Hemi! 1972 Plymouth ‘Cuda

The hottest Plymouth Barracuda you could buy in 1972 was the ‘Cuda 340 with a 4-speed manual transmission. And this car was one of them as just 4,315 rolled off the assembly line. But now it might be 1-of-1… more»

455 Powered: 1980 Pontiac Trans Am

The second generation of the Pontiac Trans Am set the performance bar for performance in the 1970’s both in handling and acceleration. While other manufacturers were cutting engine sizes, Pontiac offered the 455 cubic inch V8 all the way… more»

Nicest One Left? 1977 Plymouth Volare Wagon

Chrysler introduced the Plymouth Volare/Dodge Aspen in 1976 to replace the aging Valiant/Dart compacts.  The cars had a five-year run, but they were not trouble-free with a host of recalls in the vehicles’ earliest days. This 1977 station wagon… more»

Survivor-Quality Landau: 1977 Chevrolet Caprice

UPDATE 2/27/24 The seller texted me and indicated that the correct mileage on the car really is close to 13,000 miles and has not turned over. That would explain the overall condition of the vehicle. The listing has been… more»

Preserved Islander: 1992 Jeep Wrangler

The incorporation of decals and custom graphics as a means of selling vehicles is a tactic that’s almost as old as the industry itself (OK, maybe there wasn’t a Model T with a “Special Edition” sticker on it, but… more»

Seven Wannabe: 1975 Blakely Bantam

Buying a kit car is can offer entry to a few different layers of the automotive hobby. For one, there’s other kit car enthusiasts; for another, there’s the fiberglass crowd that keeps track of all the various oddball creations… more»

Time Capsule: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am With 42k Original Miles!

This 1979 Pontiac Trans Am is a genuine survivor. From its stunning paint to its spotless interior, there is much to like about this classic. However, the odometer reading of 42,000 original miles could be the ace up its… more»

56k Original Miles: 1995 Ford F-150 Short Bed 4×4

If you rewound the clock thirty years or so and boldly predicted that Ford’s F-Series range would be the highest-selling US vehicle in 2023, some may have questioned your sanity. However, with 750,789 vehicles rolling off showroom floors, there… more»

454 Big Block V8! 1972 Chevrolet Nova

Chevrolet sold nearly 350,000 Nova’s in 1972 and none of them came with a 454 cubic inch V8. The largest Nova engine in ’72 was the 350, with or without Super Sport trim. This gold Nova with a black… more»

Factory T-Top: 1977 Pontiac Grand Prix SJ

It is a sobering moment when you are confronted with a tidy and unmolested survivor like this 1977 Pontiac Grand Prix SJ and realize it is only a few years from celebrating its fiftieth birthday. A close examination confirms… more»

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