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»
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Flawless and Like New: 1979 International Scout II
The ever popular International Harvester Scout was produced from 1961-1980 with total production exceeding 500,000 units. This example is a 1979 International Harvester Scout II located in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. It is listed for sale here on Facebook… more»
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Easy Entry Point: 1975 Pontiac Trans Am
In the mid-1970s, the American muscle car was on life support. Rising insurance premiums, the 1973 oil crisis, and the introduction of the catalytic converter in 1975 had effectively neutered the high-compression monsters of the previous decade. Yet, while… more»
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Low Mileage Project: 1981 DeLorean DMC-12
Is a low mile DeLorean DMC-12 worth much if it is a project car? Here we have such a dilemma. This 1981 DeLorean is listed for sale here on eBay for $25,000. The car is located in Sacramento, California… more»
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Willow Green: 1969 International Harvester Scout 800A
It’s not every day you stumble across a 57 year old Scout that hasn’t been cut up, lifted into the stratosphere, or left to rot in a field. This 1969 International Harvester Scout 800A, currently listed here on Facebook… more»
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Nocturne Blue: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am
Pontiac produced more Trans Ams in 1979 than any other year. One of my favorite colors was a 1979 only color of Nocturne Blue. This is example is located south of Portland, Oregon in McMinnville. It is listed for… more»
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Carmine Cruiser: 1978 Pontiac Firebird Esprit
Pontiac built four different models of the Firebird that included the base Firebird, Esprit, Formula and Trans Am. This example is listed as a 1978 Pontiac Firebird Esprit located in Pearland, Texas near Houston here on Facebook Marketplace. The… more»
