In 1981, it was the end of the road for Pontiac engines and the second generation Firebird. Pontiac introduced the 2nd generation in 1970 and it was a massive success due to its looks and performance. This 1981 Pontiac… more»
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Oct 20, 2024 • For Sale • 4 Comments
One Owner? 1968 Ford Bronco
This 1968 Ford Bronco is a solid classic, but it demonstrates why some claims should be taken at face value. The seller refers to it as a one-owner vehicle but then reveals that they are awaiting some original parts… more»
Oct 20, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
No Reserve LT-1: 1970 Chevrolet Corvette
The LT-1 version of Chevrolet’s iconic small-block V8 was one of the most expensive options offered on the 1970 Corvette. However, it provided some distinct advantages over the big-block alternative. With less weight hanging over the front axle, cars… more»
Oct 20, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Rare Olympic Edition: 1988 Jeep Cherokee Pioneer
I still stand amazed sometimes by how often consumers will pony up some extra cash to buy a special edition vehicle. To some extent, as the new car and truck market has become a fairly unpredictable space with skyrocketing… more»
Oct 19, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Good Starter Car? 1967 Chevelle Malibu Sedan
Are you looking to start playing with classic cars, but aren’t quite ready financially or otherwise to jump into a big, expensive project? If you are that person, this 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle sedan for sale on Craigslist in Weldon… more»
Oct 19, 2024 • For Sale • 33 Comments
1-of-3: 1982 Guanci SJJ Prototype
Many individuals dream of attaching their name to a car company, but few achieve their ambition. The path to fruition is littered with pitfalls and has seen individuals like John DeLorean and Preston Tucker fall short of their lofty… more»
Oct 19, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Built In Germany: 1972 Capri by Mercury
The Capri was a sporty small car built by Ford Europe in the 1970s. It was sold there as a Ford, but when it was imported to the U.S. it was offered by the Mercury Division without any corporate… more»
Oct 19, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Slant-Six Survivor: 1975 Dodge Dart Swinger
One of the better-selling compact cars of the 1960s and 1970s was the Dodge Dart. Along with its sibling, the Plymouth Valiant, the automobiles brought a lot of buyers into Chrysler showrooms. The Swinger was added to the Dart… more»
Oct 19, 2024 • For Sale • 19 Comments
455/4-Speed Barn Find: 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass 4-4-2
Colonnade styling was all the rage at GM dealers back in 1973, with several of the brand’s popular models getting a fresh new body, which included the Oldsmobile Cutlass. Some great news was that the 4-4-2 package could still… more»
Oct 19, 2024 • For Sale • 22 Comments
326 V8 Upgrade: 1962 Pontiac Tempest LeMans
Pontiac got into the compact car business in 1961 with the Tempest. Unlike most of the competitors in the field, the Tempest used a rear transaxle and 4-wheel independent suspension. This gave the car a nearly equal split in… more»
Oct 19, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Older Restoration: 1962 MG MGA 1600 Mk II
The success of the TF Midget meant that MG needed to produce something special to continue enjoying a strong showing in the sports car market. The company released the MGA as a worthy replacement, with sales climbing into six-figure… more»
Oct 19, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
No Reserve: 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce
After years of writing for Barn Finds, I remain continually amazed by the fact that we will go for months without a sign of certain classics, only for two or more examples to appear in quick succession. Such is… more»
Oct 18, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Recently Revived: 2001 Pontiac Trans Am WS6 Convertible
From the moment he walked through the door, John DeLorean’s vision was to position Pontiac as the performance marque within the General Motors empire. By 2001, DeLorean’s name was a mere entry in the company’s history books, but this… more»
Oct 18, 2024 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Great Deal for this Manual 1980 BMW 320i!
As the market continues to price out many of our favorite classics, it is prudent to consider the next “Big Thing” and see if you can get your hands on one before the price reaches the dreaded unobtanium level…. more»
Oct 18, 2024 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Pasha Interior: 1980 Porsche 924 Turbo
The Porsche 924 will forever be the entry point to owning a model from one of Germany’s most storied companies. This also means it will remain cheap in perpetuity. However, the one exception is the turbocharged variant known as… more»
Oct 18, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Rare 1979 Pontiac Firebird Formula 400 4-Speed
Thanks to the success of the Burt Reynolds click, Smokey and the Bandit, the Pontiac Trans Am was a best-seller in the late 1970s. It peaked at 117,000 units in 1979 as people couldn’t get their fill of the… more»
