After two years of finned wonders, the full-size Chevrolets were restyled and less “space age” in their shape. The Bel Air continued as the middle-of-the-road offering, sandwiched between the Biscayne and Impala. The Super Sport and the 409 cubic… more»
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Jan 6, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
No Reserve 350: 1954 Chevrolet Corvette
The C1 Corvette didn’t make an overwhelmingly positive first impression, with buyers generally underwhelmed by the mechanical configuration. Many thought a genuine American sports car deserved a V8 under the hood, viewing the six-cylinder/Powerglide drivetrain combination as disappointing. Chevrolet… more»
Jan 6, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Custom Patina Tribute: 1950 Chevrolet 3100
The Advance-Design Series of trucks and vans were Chevrolet’s first new ones after World War II. Built from 1947 to 1955, they were the market leader at the time whereas Ford dominates that space today. This long-wheelbase panel delivery… more»
Jan 6, 2024 • For Sale • 35 Comments
Most Expensive One Left? 1978 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
When Barn Finds tipster Rocco B. spotted this 1978 Chevrolet Monte Carlo and sent it our way, he posed the question of whether or not this car might be the most expensively priced one left, and with an asking… more»
Jan 6, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
N.O.M.: 1967 Plymouth 440 GTX Project
One initial question might be, “Hey GTX, where ya been?” This 1967 example, while admittedly a bit rough, looks complete and original – you know, not messed with, which is an unusual phenomenon for a ’60s Mopar muscle car…. more»
Jan 6, 2024 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Mid-Size Station Wagon: 1973 AMC Matador
American Motors would often play musical chairs with nameplates to keep customers interested. The Classic was replaced by the Febel in 1967, which was replaced by the Matador in 1971, which moved up to replace the Ambassador in 1975…. more»
Jan 6, 2024 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Low Mileage Luxury Turbo: 1985 Chrysler LeBaron
The LeBaron moniker had been synonymous with the Imperial for decades before the name finally became its own model in 1977, with the goal of attracting buyers who may be in the market for something a bit more spiffy… more»
Jan 6, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Running Project: 1970 Dodge Super Bee
Witnessing the almost instant success Plymouth was enjoying from their new 1968 Road Runner offering, it didn’t take long for Dodge to get in on the low-budget muscle car action themselves, resulting in the Coronet-based Super Bee coming into… more»
Jan 6, 2024 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Too Many Doors? 1967 Chevrolet Malibu
The Chevy Chevelle was in its fourth year at Chevrolet in 1967. And it rose to second place in sales with the GM division. Only 22% of production included an inline-6 and this nice 4-door Malibu is one of… more»
Jan 6, 2024 • For Sale • 48 Comments
Dented Roller – 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302
Faded paint and a dented roof won’t stop die-hard Ford fans from eyeballing this 1970 Ford Boss 302 Mustang. For a model named after its engine, though, the missing high-power mill raises the front suspension and lowers the eagerness… more»
Jan 6, 2024 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Barn Find Bug: 1975 Volkswagen Beetle
Special colors can make all the difference when deciding whether or not to rescue a given vehicle. This 1975 Volkswagen Beetle has clearly been laid up for a while, but there’s a part of me that’s very curious if… more»
Jan 6, 2024 • For Sale • 50 Comments
Slant-Six Engine! 1940 LaSalle Convertible Project
In the late 1920s, General Motors expanded its lineup with one of the additions being the LaSalle. It was a separate brand marketed by the Cadillac Division. By the end of the 1930s, GM decided to contract its footprint,… more»
Jan 6, 2024 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Driver-Grade Classic: 1973 Chevrolet Corvette
You probably think you’ve seen a few Corvettes gracing the pages of Barn Finds recently, and you would be right. However, there are good reasons why this is the case. The first is that certain variants remain relatively affordable…. more»
Jan 6, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Eclectic Coos Bay Collection Seeks New Owners
It is always interesting to see just what other folk’s collections look like. Some of us collect different variations of the same model, make, and/or year of car. Others, just gobble up anything that comes along that strikes their… more»
Jan 6, 2024 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Driver-Quality Classic: 1961 Chevrolet C10 Pickup
With older Pickups performing consistently in the classic market, it is unsurprising that tidy drivers attract attention when an owner decides their pride and joy needs a new home. Such is the case with this 1961 Chevrolet C10. It… more»
Jan 6, 2024 • For Sale • 36 Comments
Single Family Ownership: 1971 Plymouth Duster
Whenever I confront a car, I wonder – why was this car made this way? Was it a sibling of some other car – or not? Was there something else going on – regulations, wars, Mad Men in control… more»
