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Police Tribute: 440 Powered 1974 Dodge Coronet

Law enforcement sounds like it’s one of those jobs that’s hard to retire from, as many officers seem to have public service so ingrained in their system, making it difficult to walk away.  This 1974 Dodge Coronet here on… more»

Refurbished Twin-Track: 1973 Raider 34TT

As I sit here and log into Barn Finds this snowy morning to check the tips page, literally drinking coffee from my Raider Twin-Track coffee cup, what should pop up but this 1973 Raider 34TT twin-track snowmobile tip! This… more»

BF Auction: 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 Time-Capsule

This incredibly preserved 2003 Dodge 1500 out of Louisville, Kentucky, reads like a true survivor story—and the details back it up. Offered with a clean title and showing just 18,588 miles, this pickup has remained with the same family… more»

Patina’d Tow Truck: 1964 International R-230

Right away, there are going to be Barn Finds readers who know far more about this truck than I do. However, among the few anecdotes I’ve found, the history behind International R-230 line is fascinating, with the most notable… more»

Turbo Convertible: 1989 Pontiac Sunbird LE

Occasionally, we see cars for sale that seem to check all the right boxes: properly maintained, attentive owners, fair price, and rare enough that it will be hard to find another one anytime soon. Despite all these shining credentials,… more»

Green Machine: 1972 Chevrolet Corvette

These ’68-’72 Stingrays are my second favorite Corvette body style, nudged out by the extravaganza of the ’58’s – chrome up to here, fake vents, quad headlights, and so on. But I digress. Today’s ’72 T-top coupe is described… more»

One Owner Survivor: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

Many enthusiasts believe that the 1963 model year was when the Chevrolet Corvette came of age. The company introduced the C2, featuring a dramatic new body and significant mechanical changes that transformed the car’s road manners and handling. This… more»

350 Crate V8! 1964 Chevrolet El Camino

The Chevrolet El Camino debuted in 1959 as a direct competitor to Ford’s Ranchero, a “Ute” or utility coupe. Like the Ford, it was based on a 2-door station wagon rather than a truck platform. But it only lasted… more»

389 Tri-Power: 1962 Pontiac Bonneville

The horsepower race was on in earnest during the 1960s, with the decade’s early years setting the scene for what was to come. This 1962 Pontiac Bonneville perfectly demonstrates the emerging trend, with its engine bay housing a 389ci… more»

409 Dual-Quad: 1962 Chevrolet Impala Super Sport

I’m unsure whether there is such a thing as the perfect classic, but if there is, this 1962 Chevrolet Impala Super Sport could be a contender. Its presentation is seemingly flawless following a frame-off restoration, and its interior will… more»

79K Miles: 1969 Buick LeSabre Custom Sport Coupe

It was a banner year for Buick sales in 1969, as the boys and girls in Flint managed to sell 665,422 cars, good enough for fourth place in the industry. Still, one couldn’t help noticing that perhaps Alfred Sloan’s… more»

Small-Block Project: 1972 Plymouth Duster 340

Plymouth introduced a fastback version of its Valiant compact, the Duster. It was a popular seller between 1970 and 1976. The Duster 340 was the performance version in 1970-73 (replaced by the Duster 360). Rated at 275 horsepower, these… more»

LQ4 Upgrade: 1968 Chevrolet C10 Pickup

This 1968 Chevrolet C10 Pickup features a look that some readers will find enormously appealing. Beneath the baked exterior beats a heart of gold, with this classic featuring mechanical upgrades designed to unleash exceptional power and performance. The buyer… more»

Trophy Winner: 1979 Chevrolet Camaro

This 1979 Chevrolet Camaro is a genuine survivor that wears that badge proudly. It isn’t perfect, but the seller states that it has accumulated show silverware due to its originality. It seems to be no idle boast, since they… more»

Worth Saving? 1968 Ford LTD Two Engines

To capture more of an upscale audience, Ford added the LTD to its lineup in 1965. It was essentially a gussied-up Galaxie 500. The car caught on, ran for many years, and inspired Chevrolet to cobble together the Caprice… more»

Pearl White Pioneer: 1957 Chevrolet Corvette SS Styling Car

Few Corvettes spark as much conversation as this 1957 Chevrolet Corvette SS Styling Car, a highly unusual and historically important example that blends production Corvette roots with concept-level ambition. Listed on eBay by Corvette Mike in Anaheim, this Pearl… more»

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