To continually differentiate itself from the competition, American Motors was always making products unlike the others. One of them was the Pacer, an egg-shaped compact car that was said to have been designed from the “inside out” with passengers… more»
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Apr 8, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Parked for 25 Years: 1973 Mercedes 450 SL
A friend of mine just purchased a similar car to this Mercedes-Benz R107 chassis convertible, albeit one with exceptionally low mileage and factory original condition. Still, it dawned on me when looking at photos just how attractive the earlier… more»
Apr 8, 2024 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Survivor! 1973 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Landau
The mid-sized Monte Carlo was introduced in 1970 as Chevrolet’s entry into the personal luxury niche. Its swanky name derived from a city in Monaco on the Mediterranean, well known for racing and rallying since 1911, when the region… more»
Apr 8, 2024 • For Sale • 34 Comments
Old School Cool: 1932 Ford 5-Window Coupe Hot Rod
I’ve sometimes wondered whether we ever reach an age where using the word “cool” is inappropriate. I hope not because it is the best word to describe this 1932 Ford 5-Window Coupe. This classic is an old-school Hot Rod… more»
Apr 8, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
No Reserve: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS Project
Some enthusiasts aren’t keen on the idea of inheriting another person’s unfinished project build. There will always be questions about what substandard work might be lurking below the surface, biding its time before springing an unwelcome and nasty surprise…. more»
Apr 7, 2024 • For Sale • 44 Comments
Christine II: 1959 Plymouth Belvedere
To promote its stylish new cars in 1957, Plymouth’s advertising proclaimed, “Suddenly, It’s 1960!”. That would explain the futuristic appearance of automobiles like the Belvedere, but 1960 didn’t seem that far away. Especially by the time the 1959 models… more»
Apr 7, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
27k Original Miles: 1975 Pontiac Bonneville
We’ve recently seen some excellent low-mile survivors at Barn Finds, and this 1975 Pontiac Bonneville continues that theme. It is an unmolested classic with a known ownership history, and with only 27,000 miles on its odometer, it should provide… more»
Apr 7, 2024 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Original 361: 1962 Plymouth Belvedere
Plymouth produced many interesting cars during the 1960s, with models like the GTX and Barracuda that were extroverted and dazzling. The 1962 Belvedere was more subtle and restrained, but this Plymouth hides a welcome secret. The original owner focused… more»
Apr 7, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
No Reserve: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am 10th Anniversary Edition
Some vehicle manufacturers will find any excuse to release a special edition of one of their models, and some reasons are dubious. However, some milestones deserve recognition. Pontiac faced that situation in 1979 as its iconic Trans Am celebrated… more»
Apr 7, 2024 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Parked For A Long Time: 1969 Ford F-100
“’69 Ford pickups work like trucks, ride like cars…give you better ideas all around! Ford gives you better ideas in ride. The first time you drive a Ford pickup, you’ll be impressed by its carlike smoothness. You’ll like the… more»
Apr 7, 2024 • For Sale • 36 Comments
634 Mile Time Capsule! 1991 Saturn SC
“Convenient as they may be, four doors aren’t the answer for everyone. Some people have other, more pressing needs to fulfill. Like one of those lifelong and burning desires to own a sport coupe. A vehicle known for its… more»
Apr 7, 2024 • For Sale • 38 Comments
28k-Mile Beauty: 1977 Pontiac Grand Prix
1977 marked the end of the line for the fourth-generation Grand Prix, with sales numbers for the mid-size car also hitting an all-time high. More than 288,000 buyers flocked to their Pontiac dealer, as word had gotten out that… more»
Apr 7, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Stored 30 Years: 1967 Pontiac GTO Project
The Pontiac GTO was an unexpected success for General Motors, with first-generation sales numbers peaking in 1966, the same year the car became its own model instead of just an options package for the Tempest LeMans. For 1967, fresh… more»
Apr 7, 2024 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Heavy Chevy? 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle 396 V8
As an effort to tap into a greater portion of the performance car market, Chevrolet added the “Heavy Chevy” to the Chevelle lineup in 1971. It was something of a poor man’s Super Sport, the idea being to keep… more»
Apr 7, 2024 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Turbo Notchback Project: 1993 Ford Mustang LX
It’s difficult to part with a project car, especially after holding onto it for so many years in hopes of putting it back together. The seller of this notchback Fox body Mustang had built himself quite a hot rod… more»
Apr 7, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Coot Industries “Red Baron” Go-Kart
In the 1960s, George Carter III designed a series of go-karts for a company called Coot Industries, collectively known as “funmobiles“. Fiberglass bodies powered by motorcycle engines are a recipe for fun all right, and these little guys reportedly… more»
