Pontiac GTO was the self-appointed leader of the muscle car movement of the 1960s. However, an increase in competition (and rising insurance premiums) had sales moving backward by 1969. The company addressed this by introducing “The Judge” special edition,… more»
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Jun 22, 2024 • For Sale • 35 Comments
Barn-Bound 50 Years! 1963 Pontiac Catalina Convertible
When I was a kid, my uncle had a dark metallic turquoise ’63 Pontiac that I thought was a good-looking car, even if it had 4-doors. And why not. The Wide-Track Pontiacs received an attractive styling makeover in 1963… more»
Jun 22, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Barn Find Project: 1962 Lincoln Continental Convertible
To try and pick a favorite Lincoln Continental body style would be a daunting task for me, but a couple of features that stand out for the fourth-generation line-up make this one a strong contender, for my tastes anyway. … more»
Jun 22, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Tent Find: 1977 Pontiac Can-Am
We are grateful that Tim C. is on the lookout for great Barn Finds and found this special car pictured under a tent. This non-running 1977 Pontiac Can Am that is located in Clearwater, Florida. The car looks like… more»
Jun 22, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Police Car Tribute: 1970 Plymouth Satellite
Maybe I watch too many old TV programs, but this 1970 Plymouth Satellite looks a lot like the patrol car Malloy and Reed drove in Adam-12. Theirs would have been a Belvedere, however, a step down from the Satellite… more»
Jun 22, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Disassembled Project: 1967 Ford Mustang GTA
The GT Equipment Group was an option on early Ford Mustangs that brought with it a V8 engine, tuned suspension, and some visual cues like striping and GT badges. When you ordered the GT with an automatic transmission, it… more»
Jun 22, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Remarkably Original So-Cal Ford: 1940 Ford Deluxe Coupe
While widely regarded as one of the most beautiful cars ever built, the 1940 Ford coupe’s legacy is forever intertwined with moonshine hauling in the early postwar period. These sleek coupes with spacious trunks were often treated to engine… more»
Jun 21, 2024 • For Sale • 4 Comments
400-Equipped Project: 1967 Pontiac Firebird Convertible
If you’ve been in the market for an early F-Body project, this 1967 Pontiac Firebird seems to tick several of the right boxes, not the least being it’s a first-year model. Sporting a droptop is also an appealing feature,… more»
Jun 21, 2024 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Price Dropped: 1973 Land Rover 109 Series III
If we asked our UK readers to assemble a list of the ten most iconic vehicles to roll off a British production line, many of those lists would include a Land Rover of some description. These classics aren’t fast… more»
Jun 21, 2024 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Bush Find: 1979 MG MGB GT
“If you go down to the woods today, you’re sure of a big surprise.” Okay, it won’t be a Teddy Bear’s Picnic, but you’ll find a 1979 MGB GT. This sad little classic spent years in its current location,… more»
Jun 21, 2024 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Easy Project: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am 10th Anniversary
Pontiac threw a party in 1979, and the guest of honor was its Trans Am. A decade had passed since the iconic pony car first graced showroom floors, and the company thought it was fitting to release a 10th… more»
Jun 20, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Project or Parts? 1976 Ford Bronco
The classic world is sometimes a strange place. It is easy to understand why certain vehicles perform consistently over decades, but others are harder to explain. A Corvette or Camaro will almost invariably gain attention because those cars have… more»
Jun 20, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Missing Cylinder Head Screw: 1978 Lotus Esprit Series 1
Giorgetto Giugiaro went to work at Fiat’s Special Vehicles Division at seventeen – mostly likely younger than many of us were when we purchased our first car. Fiat ignored his design work, so he approached Bertone, who sold one… more»
Jun 20, 2024 • For Sale • 31 Comments
The Living Room Lambo: 1970 Lamborghini Miura P400 S
We’ve all had the occasion to be slightly protective of our vehicular pride and joy. I have routinely crammed four cars into a traditional two car garage in the interest of protecting as many of them as I can… more»
Jun 20, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Movie Taxi Prop: 1975 Chevrolet Nova
One of the best-selling cars built by Chevrolet in the 1960s and 1970s was the Chevy II/Nova. The car got a major redesign in 1968, and – from then through 1972 – it would be a best-seller. Things got… more»
Jun 20, 2024 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Shorty Project: 1978 Cadillac Seville
The Seville was the first “smaller” Cadillac, born in the mid-1970s in response to rising demand for European luxury automobiles. And the increasing price of gasoline, which began climbing in 1973. Using mechanical components and a modified chassis from… more»
