The Hurst SC/Rambler was a rare muscle car with just 1,512 copies only built in 1969 by American Motors. So, it’s interesting that we would see two of these cars in the same week here on Barn Finds. This… more»
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7 hours ago • For Sale • 5 Comments
Numbers Matching Project: 1967 Pontiac GTO
Pontiac had an unexpected hit in 1964 with the new GTO. Instead of selling 5,000 copies, 32,000+ flew out of showrooms that year. Demand grew even more in 1965 so the car was promoted to its own series from… more»
24 hours ago • For Sale • 17 Comments
Hangar Stored Since the Early Eighties: 1966 Volvo P1800S
In today’s economy, you have to stretch every dollar. As enthusiasts of classic vehicles, we know that costs are soaring daily. What if you could purchase a vehicle suitable for Cars and Coffee and the occasional Monday commute? What… more»
May 5, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Restore or Restomod? 1969 Ford Mustang Fastback
Choosing to part with a classic that has been part of your family since Day One isn’t easy, especially when over five decades have passed since you took delivery. However, that is the decision made by the owners of… more»
May 5, 2024 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Too Far Gone? 1972 Ford Bronco
I have often pondered whether a desirable classic will ever deteriorate beyond the point of no return. Even the saddest and rustiest vehicles are salvageable with time and effort, but the question is whether such an undertaking is financially… more»
May 5, 2024 • For Sale • 4 Comments
One Owner Survivor: 1976 Oldsmobile 442
The 442 (or 4-4-2) was born in 1964 as Oldsmobile’s entry into the new mid-size muscle car market. It was a series of its own from 1968 to 1971 and then reverted to option status through the end of… more»
May 5, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Dirty Garage Find: 1970 Pontiac Executive
The Executive was a short-lived Pontiac nameplate, replacing the Star Chief from 1967 to 1970. It rode on the Bonneville’s longer wheelbase but had a trim level similar to the Catalina. It was the least popular of the full-size… more»
May 4, 2024 • For Sale • 19 Comments
In the Woods: 1968 Sunbeam Alpine
The Sunbeam Alpine was an English 2-seat sports car built on two occasions by Roots Group, from 1953 to 1955 and then from 1959 to 1968. The car may have become most visible to U.S. buyers from its appearance… more»
May 4, 2024 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Original 390: 1969 Ford Mustang GT
Ford released the Mach 1 as a new addition to its Mustang range in 1969, and few people realized the new model sounded the death knell for the GT variant. The fact the GT was available across all body… more»
May 4, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Half A Bubble-Top: 1961 Chevrolet Impala
The “bubble-top” Sport Coupe was offered in both Bel Air and Impala trim in 1961. The following year, it was only available on the former as the latter went with a more formal look. This 1961 Impala is more… more»
May 4, 2024 • For Sale • 31 Comments
No Reserve: 1977 AMC Matador Coupe
Every marque has a legion of dedicated enthusiasts passionate about almost every model the company produced. I am probably not that devoted to AMC, but I have long admired the company for being bold and daring. The results of… more»
May 4, 2024 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Rare Muscle Car: 1969 AMC Hurst SC/Rambler
The SC/Rambler (aka “Scrambler”) was a one-year muscle car from American Motors. It was based on the American/Rogue during that car’s last outing on the AMC roster. Armed with a 390 cubic inch V8, the 1,512 SC/Ramblers that were… more»
May 4, 2024 • Stories • 7 Comments
Reader Rescue: 1966 Ford Mustang Fastback
Restoring a rusty and beat-up classic car is no small task, especially if you undertake the entire project yourself! Reader David B recently shared photos of his Mustang Fastback, and he transformed this wreck into a street machine worth… more»
May 4, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Select One: Trio of 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z28s
To compete in the Sports Car Club of America’s Trans Am series, Chevrolet introduced the Z28 option in the Camaro in 1968. It came with an exclusive 302 cubic inch V8 that met Trans Am displacement limitations. The model… more»
May 3, 2024 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Rare Martinique Blue 1978 Pontiac Trans Am
Martinique Blue was a one-year-only color in 1978. This 1978 Pontiac Trans Am is located in Las Vegas, Nevada, and the data tag on the cowl indicates that it is a Code 24 Martinique Blue car. It was repainted… more»
May 3, 2024 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Canadian Nova: 1970 Pontiac Acadian Coupe
Canada–United States Automotive Products Agreement (Auto-Pact, or APTA) was a trade agreement in 1965 with a mission to produce more vehicles in Canada by limiting U.S.-built cars from being sold there. Before this pact, the country imposed tariffs and… more»
