American Motors Corporation began muscling its way into the performance car niche in the late 1960s. It was a fruitful period that saw the AMX, the Javelin, and the Rebel SST emerge from the company’s economy-car portfolio. Offered with… more»
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Beautiful 455/4-Speed: 1971 Pontiac Trans Am
One of the joys of writing for Barn Finds is that some classics force us to sit back, draw a deep breath, and say, “Wow!” Such is the case with this 1971 Pontiac Trans Am. Its presentation is superb,… more»
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53k Original Miles: 1973 Chevrolet Corvette 454/4-Speed
When Chevrolet shoehorned a big-block under the hood of the Corvette, the plan wasn’t merely to match the best European sports cars offered. The intention was to leave them eating the Corvette’s dust. The plan was a success because… more»
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450hp! 1968 Chevrolet Camaro SS
At first glance, this 1968 Chevrolet Camaro SS seems to wear 350 badges on its front fenders. However, closer inspection reveals that they actually say “383,” proclaiming to the world that the Crate Motor hiding under its hood is… more»
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Upgraded 440: 1969 Plymouth GTX
Some classics generate barely a blip on the radar when they hit the market, while others grab the attention of enthusiasts seeking a project candidate. This 1969 Plymouth GTX falls into the second category, with twenty people adding it… more»
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Priced To Sell! 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis LS
The second I saw this 2007 Mercury Marquis LS, I thought, “Florida Man! It’s gotta’ be from the Sunshine State!” C’mon, it’s beigy-tan-silver, has only logged 76K miles, and just has that vibe. And sho’ enough, this baby’s from… more»
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Plain Jane Driver: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am
This 1979 Pontiac Trans Am is located in Scottsdale, Arizona. This listing was sent to us by Tony Primo who always sends us neat cars and this one offers a sober look at what the classic car market classifies… more»
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Bad Boy in Black: 1979 Dodge Magnum
The Magnum was a two-year Dodge (1978-79) that was developed because the Charger was no longer qualified for NASCAR competition. Richard Petty was the lead team for these cars, and while he had some success, he never won a… more»
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Crate 350 V8: 1972 Chevrolet El Camino
The El Camino was revived in 1964 on the new mid-size Chevelle platform and was still based on a 2-door station wagon. The whole Chevelle line got a redesign in 1968, and the period from then until 1972 may… more»
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26 Years Owned: 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 Convertible
If you were a Ford fan in 1964, it didn’t get much racier than a Rangoon Red Galaxie 500 Convertible such as this one (at least until the Mustang was introduced in April). While the bucket-seated XL might have… more»
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BF Exclusive: 1979 MG MGB Roadster
Even now, over six decades past its introduction, you could be forgiven for picturing an MGB when someone mentions “sports car.” No, it’s not fast and modern cars handle far more competently, but there’s something so right about the… more»
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Collector Owned: 1970 Plymouth GTX 440 V8
The Plymouth GTX was a premium muscle car produced from 1967 to 1971. It was for those buyers who wanted more than the budget-minded Road Runner could offer. The car also sold in far fewer numbers than its austere… more»
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Star Wars Air Cleaner: 1967 Buick GS400 Convertible
By 1965, every General Motors division except for Cadillac had a mid-size muscle car. At Buick, it was the Gran Sport (or GS), which was based on the Skylark intermediate. Because it was a Buick, the GS was the… more»
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455/4-Speed: 1976 Pontiac Trans Am SE
I can honestly admit that this 1976 Pontiac Trans Am slightly confused me. The seller listed it as a Special Edition, but I always believed that Pontiac didn’t release such a beast until 1977, but I was wrong. In… more»
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Personal Luxury: 1977 Dodge Monaco
To understand the Monaco, we have to look at another corner of the auto market: Pontiac’s popular Grand Prix, launched in 1962 and refined in 1963, shook up styling departments far and wide. The Grand Prix was unfussy and… more»
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Package Deal: 1962 Rambler Wagon and Shasta Camper
Here’s a package deal that is likely to be a one-of-a-kind combination. It includes a 1962 AMC Rambler Classic Cross Country station wagon. And a 1962 Shasta Deluxe 19’ Camper. Both were restored in the same color scheme. They’ve… more»
