For the second-generation GM F-body Trans Am, the transition from the 1979 to the 1980 model year was visually very minor. From a drivetrain perspective, it represented one of the most drastic shifts in American performance history. As tightening… more»
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V8 Power: 1975 International Harvester Scout II
The International Harvester Scout stands as one of the most historically significant pioneers of the modern SUV era. Clean surviving examples are increasingly prized by collectors who appreciate their rugged, no-nonsense construction. This 1975 International Harvester (IH) Scout II… more»
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51K Mile Survivor: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am
Few body styles evoke the visceral response of the second-generation Pontiac Firebird Trans Am. Almost everyone over 50 has a story about a Trans Am. With its predatory front-end redesign, aggressive shaker scoop, and the bold, iconic “screaming chicken”… more»
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Lime Kiss Green: 1971 Pontiac GTO 455HO
Can you sell a car on eBay without posting a full exterior picture? Well apparently, this seller is trying. The best exterior picture I could find is a post of the magazine article that featured this car many years… more»
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Atoll Blue Poly: 1970 Pontiac GTO
By 1970, the muscle car wars were reaching their absolute zenith, and Pontiac needed a bold statement to counter fierce competition from Plymouth, Chevrolet, and Dodge. The 1970 GTO received a significant styling update, moving away from the hidden… more»
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Restomod 1979 Pontiac Trans Am
The year 1979 was a watershed moment for American car design and a high-water mark for Pontiac. The second-generation F-body was the undisputed king of the boulevard, dripping with late-seventies swagger and featuring a dramatic, redesigned front end. Yet,… more»
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Museum Quality: 1973 Pontiac Trans Am Super Duty
While the late second-generation F-bodies were produced in large numbers, the early 1970s produced a handful of track-bred monsters that represent the absolute zenith of American muscle. Among these legendary machines, none command more respect than the 1973 Pontiac… more»
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Plain Jane Driver: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am
This 1979 Pontiac Trans Am is located in Scottsdale, Arizona. This listing was sent to us by Tony Primo who always sends us neat cars and this one offers a sober look at what the classic car market classifies… more»
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Understated Beauty: 1979 Pontiac Formula
By late 1979, the American performance landscape was in transition. While tightening emissions standards and fuel economy regulations were systematically choking Detroit’s V8 output, Pontiac managed to keep the muscle car flame alive. Though the loudly styled Trans Am… more»
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NASCAR Looks: 1976 Chevrolet Laguna Type S-3
In the mid 1970’s the high-banked heroes of NASCAR was not the Corvette or the Camaro. It was the GM Colonnade body style. Specifically, the aerodynamic nose of the Chevrolet Laguna Type S-3 drew a lot of attention. Built… more»
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Texan Time Capsule: 1980 Scout II Sportstar
Before the modern luxury SUV became a suburban grocery-getter, there was the International Harvester Scout II—a boxy, mountain-scaling, unapologetic SUV built to survive the apocalypse. But as the 1970s transitioned into the 1980s, International Harvester realized that buyers wanted… more»
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Rock Solid Project: 1970 Pontiac Formula 400
Finding a true 1970 ½ Pontiac Firebird Formula 400 project is like uncovering hidden mid-century muscle royalty. Introduced during GM’s famous “1970 ½” mid-year rollout, these low-slung fastbacks brought sophisticated and gorgeous styling to the street. But in the… more»
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Cheap Project? 1977 International Scout II
This 1977 International Scout II is listed for sale for a super low price. After looking at the close up pictures, one might say that the $1,250 is for whats left of the Scout II after the rust bug… more»
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Scout Builder Special: Six 1971-1978 International Scout IIs Plus Parts
Most of the time, our articles here at Barn Finds cover an individual vehicle. But Tony Primo found this listing for a collection of Scouts with parts that is being sold in a package deal. The listing can be… more»
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Uncut V8 4 Speed: 1979 International Scout II
Long before the modern Sport Utility Vehicle became a leather-lined, computer-controlled mall-crawler, SUV’s were built by a company best known for tractors and agricultural giants. When International Harvester introduced the Scout II in 1971, they didn’t just build a… more»
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Street Or Strip: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am
This heavily modified 1979 Pontiac Trans Am is for sale here on Hemmings.com. It is listed for $31,500 and is located in sunny Gainesville, Florida. While the second-generation F-body styling remains unmistakably intact, the original powerplant has been replaced by… more»
