Still In The Family: 1969 Chevrolet Impala

Often sellers will try to make a big deal about a one-family-owned car when, in reality, only some twisted variation on “Ancestry” would prove that to be true. Today’s subject car, a 1969 Chevrolet Impala convertible, however, is legitimate… more»

One Family Owned: 1975 Chevrolet Vega Cosworth

Let’s face it. The decade spanning the mid-1970s to the mid-1980s was a miserable time for anyone passionate about high-performance cars. Vehicle weights were constantly climbing while horsepower figures fell off a cliff. There seemed little respite, but Chevrolet… more»

Highly Optioned Driver: 1973 Ford Mustang Mach 1

The buying public knew that the First Generation Mustang had reached the end of its production life by 1973 and that a new, smaller model was waiting in the wings for 1974. Overall sales had dropped consistently since the… more»

Driving Project: 1970 Dodge Charger

Finding a project candidate that provides immediate classic motoring pleasure can be challenging, but that is what this 1970 Dodge Charger offers. It runs and drives perfectly, and it seems a new owner with reasonable welding skills might be… more»

Showroom Quality: 1970 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

After a successful initial three years, the Chevy Camaro got a complete redesign in 1970. But growing pains being what they are, the new cars didn’t hit dealers until February, so the 1969 Camaro had a 15-month run. That… more»

Bullit Imitator? 1968 Ford Mustang Fastback

The seller of this 1968 Mustang states, “1968 Ford Mustang Fastback Manual C Code Highland Green with Upgrades“. The whole “Bullit” reference is my doing, though he does sneak in the single-word reference, once, deeper in the listing. But,… more»

51k Mile Fancy Pickup: 1971 Ford Ranchero

Chevrolet and Ford were the key players in the “gentlemen’s pickup” marketplace. Ford got there first in 1957 by creating the Ranchero from a 2-door station wagon. Chevy got on board in 1959 and would generally outsell Ford over… more»

3K-Mile Viper Truck: 2004 Dodge Ram SRT10

Careful, here: this Dodge Viper-powered 2004 Dodge Ram SRT-10 is listed as “new” but that’s not quite accurate; it is pretty darn fresh, however, with 3,000 miles on the clock. But make no mistake, that’s not “new” as most… more»

Rear Sun Visors: 1959 Oldsmobile 98 Holiday SceniCoupe

For the 1959 model year, Oldsmobile completely redesigned the Ninety-Eight’s sheet metal. The new cars were transformed from ponderous, chrome-laden land yachts to graceful, streamlined road rockets, still incorporating popular “jet age” features and still situated on an immensely… more»

Iron Pig: 1970 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ55

Toyota trucks top the list of tactical weapon platforms for one reason:  reliability. In the civilian world, reliability may not mean life-or-death (though it might), but it certainly creates die-hard loyalty, something Toyota lovers espouse at any opportunity. The… more»

1 of 74: 1990 Yugo GVC Cabrio

A lot of folks would normally get excited over a car that saw sales of maybe 74 copies. But this one is a Yugo, one of the most maligned automobiles of the 1980s. They were notorious for their poor… more»

Factory Super Sport? 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle

Here’s another Chevy with its pedigree in question, as the seller of this 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle here on eBay isn’t sure if the car is a factory Super Sport model or not.  But regardless of how this one left… more»

The Economical Maserati? 1975 Merak

I am learning that I don’t know my Maseratis (and there’s a lot of other car stuff that I don’t know either), but the Merak (’72-’83) is a new one for me. I’m familiar with the Bora but don’t… more»

454 Powered! 1969 Chevrolet Camaro

Officially, the largest engine you could get in a 1969 Chevy Camaro was a 396 cubic inch V8. But, thanks to the Central Office Production Order (COPO) system, savvy dealers could get around that and create NHRA Stock Eliminator… more»

Rolling Project: 1969 Dodge Charger

Quite a few of the second-generation Dodge Charger cars seem to cross our paths here at Barn Finds and in all conditions, everything from A-OK just as they are to complete projects with every nook and cranny needing attention. … more»

No Reserve: 1964 Buick Riviera

I’m sure we all have a dream garage that we’d filled with classic cars if we had the space and available funds. Mine would include a ’66 Mustang GT Fastback, but I wouldn’t hesitate to park a First Generation… more»

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