Muscle Cars

Cheap 23k Mile 4 Speed: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am

We have seen several Trans Am come up for sale recently on Barn Finds. This one might be the best deal. It is a 1979 Pontiac Trans Am with only 15,800 miles, according to the seller. It is a… more»

Price Drop: 1979 Pontiac Firebird Formula

We reviewed this Code 50 Solar Gold 1979 Pontiac Formula in March. The car did not sell so Rocco let us know that it has been relisted here on Craigslist and the price was dropped from $25,900 to $23,900…. more»

Chesterfield Brown: 1978 Pontiac Trans Am

Pontiac offered 8 different color options for the Trans Am model in 1978. One of those colors was Chesterfield Brown which was different than the brown tones offered in 1977 and 1979. The Chesterfield brown had metallic flake and… more»

Holley G-Force One Project: 1987 Pontiac Grand Prix

The Pontiac Grand Prix received a radical change for the 1988 model, featuring an all-new modernized body plus a front-wheel-drive system, replacing the RWD that had pushed the car since its introduction in 1962.  With sales on a steady… more»

Magazine Car: 1980 Studebaker Avanti II

The premise of a car being a former magazine feature is a hallmark of vehicles from a certain era. Certainly, in the 1970s and 80s it was considered a milestone event for the owner to find out an editor… more»

Original 4 speed: 1966 Pontiac GTO

Many consider the GTO to be the first muscle car. Introduced in 1964, it certainly was popular. This 1966 Pontiac GTO is located in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. If you can say the name of this small town, you get a… more»

88k Original Miles: 1966 Oldsmobile 442

Pontiac established itself as the performance arm of the General Motors empire during the 1960s, releasing what many believe to be the first muscle car in its GTO. Other brands wanted “in” on the action, including Oldsmobile. Its answer… more»

Real Deal Survivor? 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396

Whenever a 1970-ish Chevelle SS 396 pops up for sale, the first question usually revolves around whether it’s authentic or a clone. Because RPO Z25 was an option on the Malibu, it’s hard to settle this debate without a… more»

Tribute 455 V8: 1971 Buick GS Convertible

With the tides beginning to change for muscle cars, Buick only built 165 GS 455 convertibles in 1971 (plus another 81 with the Stage 1 setup). This vehicle began life as a “regular” Skylark drop-top that has been transformed… more»

Beefy 390 V8: 1965 Mercury Monterey Marauder

The Marauder name was used by Mercury in the mid-1960s to denote a full-size performance car with a touch of luxury. A 390 cubic inch V8 was standard equipment, so they meant business. In 1965, the Marauder came as… more»

454 V8 Included: 1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS

Chevrolet brought back the Monte Carlo SS in 1983 – 12 years after the last edition was available. The last time around, a 454 cubic inch V8 was offered, while a souped-up 305 would have to suffice a decade… more»

582 Hemi Powered! 1967 Plymouth Belvedere

One look at the enormous hood scoop suggests there might be more to this 1967 Plymouth Belvedere than meets the eye. Thankfully, looks aren’t deceptive because lurking below the sleek panels and sparkling paint is a Hemi that promises… more»

Pace Car Project: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS/RS

In 1969, the Chevy Camaro had the honor of pacing the field at the Indianapolis 500 for the second time in three years. To celebrate the occasion, Chevy built 3,675 replica convertibles with SS and RS equipment and badging,… more»

Sports Car Collection for Sale!

We see listings for collections come up for sale every now and again, and it’s always fascinating to see what collectors have hidden in their outbuildings and garages. This listing for an assortment of sports cars appears to be… more»

BF Auction: 1970 Ford Torino GT Convertible

UPDATE – A video of the car has been added below! Occasionally, a classic will appear on my desk, leaving me in awe at what its owner has created. Such is the case with this 1970 Ford Torino GT… more»

Matching Number Project: 1971 Dodge Charger R/T

The other day, I watched one of those junkyard crawl car shows that stream online, and the host was singing the praises of a third-generation Dodge Charger R/T, such as today’s 1971 subject. What I learned that I didn’t… more»