The second-generation Pontiac Firebird enjoyed a 12-year run, so by 1979, you’d think the auto would be little changed. Nope, they gave the pony car a styling refresh with a more aerodynamic front end. The Esprit was the “luxury”… more»
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Dec 8, 2023 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Original 4-Speed: 1973 Chevrolet Camaro
The seventies were a difficult time for domestic automobile manufacturers. These once giants of industry were constantly hit with challenges such as multiple fuel crises, government regulations, and tough financial times. Many times they zigged when they should have… more»
Dec 8, 2023 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Rare COPO 427 V8! 1969 Chevrolet Camaro
If you wanted to get a 427 cubic inch V8 in a 1969 Camaro, you had to work with your dealer to custom order one for you. This went through COPO (Central Office Production Order), a special-order system that… more»
Dec 8, 2023 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Aluminum 427: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1
No signs of barn dust sully this immaculately restored 1969 Chevrolet Camaro, but the animal under the hood contains more than 400 horses. With dealers like Canonsburg, Pennsylvania’s Yenko Chevrolet ordering up COPO (Central Office Production Order) Camaros with… more»
Dec 8, 2023 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Fresh From Storage: 1969 Maserati Ghibli 4.7 Coupe Project
Finally, an exotic that hasn’t seen a 100-point restoration. Gooding & Company is representing this 1969 Maserati Ghibli coupe at no reserve in its December 8th Geared Online auction. The bidding has reached $61,000 – still well under the… more»
Dec 8, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Very Important Plymouth: 1967 Plymouth VIP
In 1965, Ford introduced a luxury version of its full-size car, the Galaxie 500. Dubbed the LTD, Ford’s marketing department advertised that it rode as quietly as a Rolls-Royce. Others quickly jumped on the bandwagon, with the Chevrolet Caprice… more»
Dec 8, 2023 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Still in the Barn: 1978 Pontiac Trans Am
In 1978, the Pontiac Trans Am was riding a sales crest that started with the mid-1977 movie, Smokey and the Bandit. That black Trans Am driven by Burt Reynolds brought buyers into Pontiac dealers who saw demand grow by… more»
Dec 7, 2023 • For Sale • 4 Comments
More Than A Roller: 1972 Dodge Charger SE
One of Dodge’s hottest cars in the late 1960s was the Charger. It sold nearly 225,000 copies in 1968-70 and it was popularized in the movies (Bullitt) and later on television (Dukes of Hazzard). A redesign would come in… more»
Dec 7, 2023 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Italian Thoroughbred: 1967 Maserati Mistral 4000 Coupe
While many might consider the Maserati Mistral an Italian sports car, the company produced and marketed it as a two-seat Grand Tourer. Its distinctive styling guarantees the rare exotic can turn as many heads today as it did when… more»
Dec 7, 2023 • For Sale • 16 Comments
French Project: 1961 Facel Vega Facellia
Who first moved a car’s engine from under a hatch beneath its seat into its front end? That would be Panhard Levassor – also responsible for creating the saloon car. Who patented the supercharger? Louis Renault, of course. And… more»
Dec 7, 2023 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Dry Climate Find: 1978 Pontiac Trans Am
When I recently compiled a list of cars from each decade of the 20th Century that I would gladly park in my garage, the 1970s contribution was a 1978 Pontiac Trans Am in Martinique Blue. I have always liked… more»
Dec 7, 2023 • For Sale • 14 Comments
No Reserve: 1968 Ford Mustang
Finding a classic that isn’t totally original but is a rock-solid driver can be attractive to many. When a seller lists such a car with No Reserve, it might suddenly become irresistible. Such is the story of this 1968… more»
Dec 7, 2023 • For Sale • 38 Comments
1-of-1? 1971 Dodge Challenger Convertible
This 1971 Dodge Challenger Convertible is a mystery machine. The company only produced 1,857 drop-top variants in that model year, making it a relatively rare beast. However, there could be more to this classic than meets the eye. It… more»
Dec 7, 2023 • For Sale • 25 Comments
390 V8/4-Speed! 1970 AMC Rebel “The Machine”
In 1970, most muscle car buyers were shopping for Pontiac GTOs, Chevelle SS 396s, and Plymouth Road Runners. Only a couple of thousand customers wound up driving off with a Rebel Machine from their friendly American Motors dealership. The… more»
Dec 7, 2023 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Survivor 4-Speed: 1982 Chevrolet Camaro Z-28
Camaro is a name that looms large among American muscle car lovers. Ever since 1967, Chevrolet has battled with fans over what the Camaro should be, or even if it is to be at all. In the early eighties,… more»
Dec 7, 2023 • For Sale • 22 Comments
350/4-Speed: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible
As a writer, I have always found the 1960s to be the most challenging time when compiling articles for our faithful Barn Finds readers. That is not because it was a decade littered with bad cars. The opposite is… more»
