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Apr 3, 2021  •  For Sale  •  20 Comments

454 Four-Speed Custom! 1952 Pontiac Catalina

Spring calls classic cars from the barns and garages out into the sun and onto the roads. Looking for something fresh to surprise your friends at the cruise-in? Need a turn-key ride because your plan to complete a restoration… more»

Mar 19, 2021  •  For Sale  •  9 Comments

454! 1970 Chevrolet C20 CST Camper Special

Typically, when truck fans see “Trailering Special” or “Camper Special,” what they really hear is “Big Motor,” and this 1970 Chevrolet C20 Camper Special in Gadsden, Alabama does not disappoint. Originally powered by 1970’s top choice, the 402 cid… more»

Mar 1, 2021  •  For Sale  •  5 Comments

730 HP Big Block! 1971 Chevrolet Nova

Shoehorning a built big block into a Nova inevitably leads to various possible conclusions. Count on giant grins for sure, and trouble from The Law, with broken parts coming along as a near certainty. This 1971 Chevrolet Nova in… more»

Feb 26, 2021  •  For Sale  •  28 Comments

Dog Dish Sleeper! 1966 Chevrolet Bel Air 396

These days, the body color steel wheels and low-buck “dog dish” hub caps often accompany a giant tire-roasting engine, but no one would have wanted to cruise the town in this plain-looking Chevy it its day. The Bel Air… more»

Jan 19, 2021  •  For Sale  •  17 Comments

Fuel-Injected 454! 1987 Chevrolet C20 Scottsdale

With fewer than 50,000 miles on the clock, this Chevy pickup may have an entire second life to live! The 1987 Chevrolet C20 in Elkton, Virginia features a factory fuel-injected 454 cid (7.4L) big block V8, automatic transmission, and… more»

Jan 6, 2021  •  For Sale  •  9 Comments

454 Camper Special With AC! 1976 GMC C2500

Shiny two-tone original paint gleams on this honest big block camping truck. The 1976 GMC C2500 High Sierra in Fort Harrison, Montana comes to market looking much as it did some 45 years and 132,000 miles ago. In the… more»

Aug 29, 2020  •  For Sale  •  19 Comments

454 CID: 1968 Chevrolet Bel Air Coupe

The exterior pictures on this 1968 Chevrolet Bel Air are at some odd angles but the focus on this car is the big block V8 engine. Located in sunny Spring Hill, Florida, this two door coupe is listed here… more»

Feb 14, 2020  •  For Sale  •  48 Comments

UPDATE: 1970 Chevrolet CST/10 Farm Escapee

UPDATE 2/14/2020 –  It’s been a few years since we featured this rare Chevy, but reader Tom G just sent us a link showing what happened with it! After being extracted from the barn, it’s new owner gave it… more»

Oct 10, 2019  •  For Sale  •  21 Comments

Big Block 1970 Chevrolet Impala Convertible Survivor!

At Barn Finds, there are a plethora of different kinds of cars to find and write about, an almost unlimited variety. I am always searching for what I think readers will really like. Muscle cars are a big hit,… more»

Aug 21, 2018  •  For Sale  •  19 Comments

455 Convertible: 1969 Oldsmobile 98

Who could turn down a 455 powered convertible that is in original condition with a reasonable price? Well I know I twitch when I see cars like this, but I know for sure I don’t have a garage long… more»

Aug 17, 2018  •  For Sale  •  17 Comments

Fully Loaded: 1967 Ford Mustang Deluxe

Located in Indianapolis, Indiana, and for sale here on eBay is this 1967 Ford Mustang. This car comes with a clear title and its auction appears to have generated some interest out there in cyberspace. A total of 32… more»

Jul 11, 2018  •  Uncategorized  •  24 Comments

Luxury Road Trip: 1968 Cadillac Camper

Classic campers are the perfect vehicle to experience and explore America with. This factory built 1968 Cadillac camper was built by Superior Coach and combines luxury and a motor home all into one. Ready to roll, and with many… more»

Jun 20, 2018  •  Uncategorized  •  15 Comments

One Owner 1969 Big Block Corvette

On first impression it seems you could do far worse than to snap up this big block Corvette convertible for $17,500. This one came in as a reader tip from two sources; thanks to Pat L. & Patrick S…. more»

Jun 9, 2018  •  Uncategorized  •  38 Comments

Wicked Sleeper! 604 Horsepower 1969 Cadillac DeVille

Sometimes 472 cubic inches isn’t enough, so you source a Texas-sized Cadillac 500… build it to a dyno-tested 604 HP, and drop it in your… 19-foot-long convertible? This 1969 Cadillac DeVille convertible in Frisco, Texas constitutes a rolling slice… more»

May 8, 2018  •  Uncategorized  •  26 Comments

Big Block Sting! 1970 Chevrolet Camaro 454

Sometimes the “fatties and skinnies” look is all fake, a cosmetic forgery paired with an anemic stock engine, but this car’s 454 cubic inch Mark IV big block, beefy Turbo-Hydramatic 400 automatic transmission, and 12 bolt rear end with… more»

May 2, 2018  •  Uncategorized  •  73 Comments

7 Liter Survivor: 1966 Ford Galaxie 500 428/4-Speed

Collected from an estate sale from the original owner’s family, this Goliath of a Ford has to be the quintessential Galaxie of them all. Packing a whopping 7 liter V8 with a 4 speed and disc brakes, this Galaxie… more»

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