Back when I was a student in the mid-1990s, my high school hosted the Class D track-and-field state finals, and we track runners had to help run the event. In a best-case-scenario situation, I ended up showing people where… more»
American Classic Cars
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Lift Kit Added: 1988 AMC Eagle 4X4
Because of their size, American Motors often had trouble competing with Detroit’s “Big 3”. So, they were willing to think outside the box and offer products that others didn’t. Like the 1980s Eagle, which used Jeep-like technology applied to… more»
454-Powered 1960 Chevrolet Sedan Delivery
The Chevrolet Sedan Delivery was a commercial vehicle based on an automobile platform. It was a 2-door station wagon without side windows. Demand continued to drop as the 1950s wore on, so the 1960 model year was its last…. more»
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Mechanically Restored: 2006 Pontiac GTO
There are legions of criminally underappreciated cars in our midst, and their lack of popularity has little to do with their engineering. No, we have discounted truly great vehicles on the basis of styling. The 996-era Porsche 911 is… more»
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Nice Older Resto: 1961 Ford Thunderbird
Having gauged your feedback in the past, it is clear that some Barn Finds readers won’t consider purchasing a freshly restored classic. The fear seems to be that fresh paint may hide substandard repairs that could spring a nasty… more»
BF Auction: 1984 GMC Sierra C-2500
Has anyone else wondered why vehicle companies can’t seem to come together to coordinate the gas door location to put them on the right side or the left side or in the back or wherever, rather than just putting… more»
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All Original: 1968 Buick GS 400 Convertible
Some enthusiasts refuse to compromise, accepting nothing but total originality in any classic. If you share those sentiments, you will probably like this 1968 Buick GS 400 Convertible. The seller has been its custodian since 2000, protecting this survivor… more»
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Need a Donor or Project? Stash of Rusty Gold
If you’re in the vicinity of Santa Rosa, California, you may want to get hold of this seller. He (Dan) has at least 17 cars and trucks sitting out in a field and rusting away. We’re told he’s “testing… more»
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Mystery Machine: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro RS 327
This 1968 Chevrolet Camaro RS is an extremely tidy classic with no urgent needs. The aftermarket alloy wheels are the most visible sign that this RS is anything but average. The seller appears to have performed mechanical upgrades that… more»
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400 Upgrade: 1965 Pontiac Tempest
One of the drawbacks of the early Pontiac GTO is that with ever-increasing popularity, values have climbed to the point where they are becoming beyond the reach of mere mortals. However, some alternatives offer equivalent performance at a more… more»
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$2,500 Or Best Offer: 1979 Ford Pinto Runabout
There aren’t many vehicles for sale under $5,000 anymore, and it seems like $10,000 is about the minimum for one that’s even remotely usable and somewhat reliable, not to mention something interesting. This 1979 Ford Pinto Runabout is certainly… more»
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Best of the Best! 1936 Cadillac Fleetwood
By the 1930s, Cadillac was firmly established as the leading luxury automobile in the U.S. The cars were redesigned for 1936, and the Fleetwood Series 75 Touring Sedan (5 passenger) was at the top of the heap (except for… more»
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Pristine Sahara: 1995 Jeep Wrangler
The Jeep Wrangler has changed deeply over the years, changing from a vehicle you only used if you had to into a vehicle that is well represnented amongst daily commuter traffic (usually, with lots of plastic ducks on the… more»
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King of Candy Lowrider: 1965 Chevrolet Impala
The custom car scene in the 1960s and 1970s was really something else. In many ways, I look at this era as a mini-renaissance in America, when creativity manifested into things of real, tangible value, and not just expression… more»
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Work-In-Progress: 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
The mid-size muscle car revolution was in full swing in 1966, which included the Chevy Chevelle SS 396. It was the fourth such car fielded by General Motors (along with the Pontiac GTO, Olds 442, and Buick Gran Sport)…. more»
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Project Euro Coupe? 1973 Pontiac Grand Am
The Grand Am was born in 1973 as a way to compete with the growing influence of European sport sedans. The name was a hybrid of the Grand Prix and Trans Am, so both luxury and performance met somewhere… more»
