For a time in the late 1970s, Pontiac couldn’t build enough Trans Am’s, thanks to the popularity of the Smokey and the Bandit movie of 1977. They were part of the second-generations Firebirds which were built from 1970-81. The… more»
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Rare Bird: 1977 Pontiac Esprit Skybird
The 1977 Pontiac Firebird Esprit Skybird was an example of an automobile manufacturer responding to market trends. The company recognized that 30% of their Firebird sales were to female buyers. They sought to capture a larger percentage by producing… more»
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1963 Ford Galaxie 500 XL R-Code 427 Barn Find!
The Galaxie 500 XL Sports Hardtop was a mid-year addition for Ford in 1963, with a fastback body style and available big engines designed to outdo Chevrolet and the others in the performance department. It worked – they were… more»
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Nicely Preserved Driver: 1988 Jeep Grand Wagoneer
Grand Wagoneers will seemingly always be a truck someone wants to buy, but the restored varieties are well out of reach of mere mortals these days. Fortunately, they made a good number of them, so you can still find… more»
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Show Favorites: Muscle Car And Corvette Nationals
The 2021 edition of the Muscle Car And Corvette Nationals (aka MCACN) is in the books. Held in Rosemont, Illinois, the roots of the show go back to 2010. Since then, this has become a gathering for aficionados of… more»
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French Carport Find: 1961 Peugeot 403
French auto manufacturer Peugeot has been in business for more than 200 years, but not in the USA for the last thirty. They sold cars in the States from 1958-90, but weak engines gave the brand a bad rap,… more»
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454 CID Barn Find: 1974 Chevrolet Corvette
Based on the age of the tires on this barn find, this 1974 Chevrolet Corvette has been sitting in storage for quite some time. The Corvette is located in the Kansas City area and is listed for sale here… more»
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Running Late: 1951 GM “Old-Look” Bus
Hey, does the number 11 still stop here? Noooo, not any longer, the old 11 has seen better days and its time as a hauler are long over. Looking for its next trick? That appears to be the case… more»
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Drop-Top Project: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
In its seventh year, the Chevelle would continue to be a big seller for GM. Excluding the new Monte Carlo personal luxury car, upwards of a half-million of the autos would leave Chevy factories. That included the seller’s 1970… more»
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Extra 396 Included: 1966 Chevrolet Impala SS
Decisions, decisions. It seems that the buyer of this 1966 Chevrolet Impala SS will face a few as they tackle this restoration project. The SS features a healthy big-block V8 under the hood, but the owner includes another big-block… more»
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One-Owner 428 V8: 1969 Pontiac Bonneville
The Bonneville was Pontiac’s top-of-the-line car for much of its longevity from 1957-05. Along with its Canadian variant, the Parisienne, it would be one of the largest Pontiacs ever built. So much so that they would serve as the… more»
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No Reserve: 1954 Packard Convertible
It’s incredible how some classics will appear on our desks here at Barn Finds, and they are immediately recognizable. Such is the case with this 1954 Packard Convertible. Not only is it a rare vehicle, but we have featured… more»
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Build Your Own: 1967 Shelby Cobra Kit Car
Another day, another unfinished kit car pops up for sale. This time, it’s a replica of a 1967 Shelby Cobra (like so many others) with no clear identity in terms of the original manufacturer of the kit. This happens… more»
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Original 327/4-Speed: 1962 Chevrolet Corvette
The seller of this 1962 Chevrolet Corvette claims that it is a Californian barn find that needs a new owner to return it to its best. It appears to be a numbers-matching classic that is structurally sound and essentially… more»
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Rustiest Ferrari in the World? 1978 Ferrari 308 GT4
When we think of restoration projects, we tend to assume there’s some rust and other bodywork issues to resolve. Perhaps the engine is tired and needs a rebuild, and the suspension is almost certainly in need of a refresh…. more»
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Trail Runner: 1988 ASV Trax Truck
When it comes to off-road vehicles, we tend to have a certain image in our mind of a vehicle that is a true 4×4 truck, whether it is a lifted Chevy Blazer or a Toyota Land Cruiser on mud… more»
