One of the attractions of classics like this 1969 Chevrolet El Camino SS 396 is that they are typically lighter than the Sedans upon which they are based. Therefore, they offer greater performance potential, although with less weight over… more»
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7 Projects: C3 and C4 Chevrolet Corvettes
Who doesn’t love America’s Sports Car, the Corvette, which has been a Chevrolet staple since 1953? And if you’re a fan of the “C3” ‘Vette (third generation, 1968 to 1982), this opportunity might be for you – if you… more»
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Reasonably Priced: 1978 Mercury Cougar XR-7
Now it’s time for a “Whatever happened to…?” segment, and in this episode, we’re targeting the Mercury Cougar. It went from a refined pony car in ’67 to a heavier, slower-looking edition in ’71 to this 1978 XR-7, essentially… more»
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Turbocharged Rarity: 1990 Pontiac Grand Prix ASC McLaren
The automotive landscape is littered with vehicles that could have been great but somehow never emerged from the shadows. Or, they were hotly anticipated and and publicized but never measured up to the hype surrounding them. This 1990 Pontiac… more»
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No Reserve: 1966 Chrysler 300 Hardtop
As a staff member of Barn Finds, my position could have come with a disclaimer: “The tips list can be hazardous to your wealth.” Make no bones about it; this ’66 Chrysler 300 hardtop is exactly the sort of car… more»
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Eccentric EV! 1963 B&Z Electric Car Company Electra King
UPDATE – This 1963 B&Z Electra-King is listed for sale again after it was featured last January here on Barn Finds. It’s posted here on craigslist and is still located in Redmond, Oregon. The seller has dropped the price… more»
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73k-Mile Diesel Garage Find: 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Regency
We’ve already featured a couple of nicely preserved tenth-generation Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight coupes on Barn Finds earlier this month, so let’s add another low-mileage survivor to the mix, but this time one that’s diesel-powered. The seller describes this car as… more»
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From America’s Agricultural Heartland: 1936 J.I. Case “L” Tractor
The J.I. Case Threshing Machine Company was founded in 1842 – a result of a farming family’s abhorrence for the hand-work of flailing grain all winter, only to find themselves in the cycle of planting and harvesting as soon… more»
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No Reserve: 1974 Pontiac Grand Am
Pontiac embodied a “can-do” spirit throughout its heyday in the 1960s and early ’70s, bringing us the Tempest four, rope drive, the Overhead Cam 6, the Super Duty 455, and Endura bumpers, among many other innovations and delights. I’d… more»
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Rare K-Code: 1966 Ford Mustang Fastback
In 1966, Ford’s “pony car” – the Mustang – was the best-selling U.S.-built automobile at more than 607,000 copies. But rare were those equipped with the HiPo K-code 289 cubic-inch V8 (271 hp) that numbered only 5,469 installations. But… more»
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Mustang Alternative? 1969 Ford Falcon Futura
The Ford Falcon was perhaps the most successful compact car of the 1960s. The company sold nearly half a million of them in 1961 alone, the model’s best performance year. But the arrival of the sporty Mustang in 1965… more»
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1 of 544: 1973 Pontiac GTO 455 V8
By 1973, the insanely popular muscle car era was all but over. The “grandaddy” of the genre was the Pontiac GTO, which saw a sales peak of 96,000 units in 1966 reduced to less than 5,000 in 1973. Always… more»
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All Original Three-Row Wagon: 1970 Ford Country Squire
While Harry And The Hendersons may not have risen to the same popularity level as the other ’80s movie that prominently features a Ford station wagon, it does have a devoted fanbase, and the Country Squire is memorable as… more»
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40k Original Miles: 1979 Lincoln Continental Town Car
Although manufacturers focused on smaller and more efficient models during the 1970s, it was still possible to buy what is often referred to as a Land Yacht at the end of the decade. This 1979 Lincoln Continental Town Car… more»
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Olds-Powered: 1977 Pontiac Trans Am
This 1977 Pontiac Trans Am stands out in its in Code 75 red paint and factory aluminum snowflake wheels. TJ found this Trans Am here on Facebook Marketplace. The car is located in Odessa, Texas which is in West… more»
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Chevy Powered: 1980 Pontiac Firebird Formula
This car may have 130,000 miles but it is said to be a great driver. Tony Primo found this 1980 Pontiac Firebird Formula listed for sale here on Craigslist in New Jersey. The seller is asking $10,000 and it… more»
