Three years in, Pontiac was still singing the praises of its “Wide-Track” stance, and this 1961 Bonneville and its 62.5″ front track is an excellent representative of that design phenomenon. This Nashville, Arkansas, resident is the perfect embodiment of… more»
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Nut and Bolt Restoration: 1988 BMW M3
Taking a car that is already worth a considerable amount in stock form and then modifying it extensively is a bold choice. The E30-chassis BMW M3 is one of the more desirable homologation cars to come out of the… more»
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Matching-Numbers 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray 396
Back when I was a student in the mid-1990s, my high school hosted the Class D track-and-field state finals, and we track runners had to help run the event. In a best-case-scenario situation, I ended up showing people where… more»
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Lift Kit Added: 1988 AMC Eagle 4X4
Because of their size, American Motors often had trouble competing with Detroit’s “Big 3”. So, they were willing to think outside the box and offer products that others didn’t. Like the 1980s Eagle, which used Jeep-like technology applied to… more»
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Mechanically Restored: 2006 Pontiac GTO
There are legions of criminally underappreciated cars in our midst, and their lack of popularity has little to do with their engineering. No, we have discounted truly great vehicles on the basis of styling. The 996-era Porsche 911 is… more»
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Nice Older Resto: 1961 Ford Thunderbird
Having gauged your feedback in the past, it is clear that some Barn Finds readers won’t consider purchasing a freshly restored classic. The fear seems to be that fresh paint may hide substandard repairs that could spring a nasty… more»
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All Original: 1968 Buick GS 400 Convertible
Some enthusiasts refuse to compromise, accepting nothing but total originality in any classic. If you share those sentiments, you will probably like this 1968 Buick GS 400 Convertible. The seller has been its custodian since 2000, protecting this survivor… more»
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Mystery Machine: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro RS 327
This 1968 Chevrolet Camaro RS is an extremely tidy classic with no urgent needs. The aftermarket alloy wheels are the most visible sign that this RS is anything but average. The seller appears to have performed mechanical upgrades that… more»
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400 Upgrade: 1965 Pontiac Tempest
One of the drawbacks of the early Pontiac GTO is that with ever-increasing popularity, values have climbed to the point where they are becoming beyond the reach of mere mortals. However, some alternatives offer equivalent performance at a more… more»
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Pristine Sahara: 1995 Jeep Wrangler
The Jeep Wrangler has changed deeply over the years, changing from a vehicle you only used if you had to into a vehicle that is well represnented amongst daily commuter traffic (usually, with lots of plastic ducks on the… more»
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Project Euro Coupe? 1973 Pontiac Grand Am
The Grand Am was born in 1973 as a way to compete with the growing influence of European sport sedans. The name was a hybrid of the Grand Prix and Trans Am, so both luxury and performance met somewhere… more»
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Drive Or Restore? 1973 Pontiac Firebird Esprit
When the second-generation Firebird appeared at Pontiac dealerships in 1970, customers were greeted with a broader range of submodels to choose from than before, including the more luxurious Esprit. Although the exterior details became more modern-looking as this era… more»
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Small Block Transplant: 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
As the mid-size muscle car market unfolded in the 1960s, the Chevy Chevelle SS 396 became an icon. From 1966 to 1968, the car was a designated series of its own, body code 13837 for the Sport Coupe version…. more»
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Well-Optioned Estate: 1979 Chevrolet Impala Wagon
This eBay listing for a classic B-body 1979 Chevrolet Impala wagon ends soon, and we felt it was worthy of a look. One of the more intriguing aspects of older cars and trucks is decoding their options, not only… more»
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Original Paint: 1966 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Convertible
Some classics wear the tag of survivor without earning that honor. The seller sometimes uses that word despite the vehicle either being restored or modified. I take a fairly tough line on the subject, believing that only original and… more»
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Chrome Bumper Swan Song: 1973 Chevrolet Corvette
The third generation (aka C3) of the Chevrolet Corvette was born in 1968, patterned after a Mako Shark. It proved popular enough to stick around through 1982 before the next redesign. The 1973 versions are noted for being the… more»
