Almost every manufacturer in automotive history has released at least one special edition vehicle. The practice typically celebrates a milestone for the brand or a particular badge, although occasionally, there are more left-field reasons. Such is the case with… more»
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Apr 8, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Two-Owner Survivor: 1979 Pontiac Firebird Formula
This 1979 Pontiac Formula is described as an incredible survivor. The car looks to be in excellent condition and has just over 84,000 miles on the odometer. In 1979, Pontiac offered four models of the 2nd generation Firebird –… more»
Apr 8, 2024 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Snoopy Edition: 1970 Coot “Red Baron” Go-Kart
Coot Industries built a lot of small off-road vehicles in the 1960s and 1970s, and none were as cool as their “Funmobiles”. These were basically fast go-karts with fiberglass bodies and one of them was the Snoopy Red Baron… more»
Apr 8, 2024 • For Sale • 26 Comments
81k Mile 1980 Oldsmobile 442 W-30
One of the inescapable facts of life you discern if you are a regular Barn Finds reader is that special edition cars tend to have a much higher survival rate than their run-of-the-mill stable mates. While these special editions… more»
Apr 8, 2024 • For Sale • 40 Comments
Running Jellybean Project: 1976 AMC Pacer
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»
Apr 8, 2024 • For Sale • 33 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 7, 2024 • For Sale • 15 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 • 24 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 • 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 • 20 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 • 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»
Apr 6, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
59k Original Miles: 1974 Pontiac Luxury LeMans
American cars that rolled off the line during The Malaise Era were once treated as disposable items or the object of scorn. Many revered badges lost their performance edge, while fuel consumption figures increased for many models. However, a… more»
Apr 6, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Out of the Route 66 Museum: 1960 Crown Supercoach
The Supercoach was a bus built by Crown Coach Co. from 1948 until its demise in 1991. They were largely sold as school buses on the West Coast but also provided the foundation for RVs and the like. This… more»
Apr 6, 2024 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Rare Sports Roadster: 1932 Plymouth PB
What a cool car! The early ’30s automotive scene was, and is still, dominated by Ford, and Chevrolet to a lesser degree. But what about Plymouth? They were still pretty new to the automotive arena in 1932, the year… more»
Apr 6, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
No Reserve: 1972 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible 454/4-Speed
Many purists believe that 1972 marked the final year when Chevrolet produced the “real” C3 Corvette. Engine power was declining, and buyers were set to wave goodbye to the elegant chrome front bumper the following year. The changes would… more»
