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Not Everything that Glitters is Gold: 1974 Pontiac Firebird Formula 400

Pontiac produced 14,519 Formulas in 1974 which was even more than Trans Am production of 10,255 units. This 1974 Pontiac Formula 400 is located in Dallas, Texas near Carollton which is not far from DFW airport. You can fly… more»

Rotary Project Bike: 1977 Hercules W-2000

We’ve seen a few vintage snowmobiles here recently, and the most interesting feature of the Hercules W-2000 motorcycle is the Sachs-designed Wankel rotary engine, used by several snowmobile manufacturers in the late 60s and early 70s. This 1977 Hercules… more»

3-53 Detroit Diesel: 1958 Boyertown (Chevrolet) Merchandiser

Let’s face it, America was built on the backs of delivery vehicles. While we owe a debt of gratitude to the horse, for the last 100-plus years, we have been beholden to trucks and vans. While 18-wheelers still deliver… more»

Bare Bones: 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle 300

When you think of a 1960s Chevy Chevelle, you’ll probably come up with either a Malibu or SS 396. But that would be overlooking the cheapo entry-level models, the 300 and the 300 Deluxe. These cars had few frills… more»

Last Year RWD: 1987 Pontiac Grand Prix

General Motors sold a boatload of personal luxury cars in the 1980s, including the Pontiac Grand Prix. But these were rear-wheel-drive automobiles that liked gasoline, so front-wheel drive was the way of the future. Enter the seller’s 1987 Grand… more»

All Original 1963 Cadillac Series 62 Sedan

The Cadillac Series 62 had a long and successful lifespan, beginning in 1940 but taking a short break after 1942.  It returned in 1946 and was in constant production until 1964, with this 1963 model being a final seventh-generation… more»

Daily Driver? 1966 Chevrolet Impala SS

Chevrolet redesigned its cars in 1965, and buyers loved them. They sold more than a million Impalas in ’65, a record that would never be bested. The seller has a 1966 Impala Super Sport, which is mostly the same… more»

Rust-Free Roller Ragtop: 1970 Pontiac LeMans

After the 1960s, convertibles were less in demand than before. That would explain why Pontiac only built 4,670 LeMans Sport drop-tops in 1970, including the seller’s car. It was previously restored but has been off the road for nearly… more»

Battery Powered Project: 1974 Ford Pinto

Every now and again, a reader sends in a tip that is perfect for a site like Barn Finds and it sells quicker than expected. Reader Darren Barton sent in an excellent find for a Ford Pinto with the… more»

Pre-L Project: 1972 De Tomaso Pantera

There are certain hallmarks of a car that tell you everything you need to know about it. When it comes to assessing projects and preservation, the clues are sometimes obvious, sometimes not, but cars like this 1972 De Tomaso… more»

Enthusiast Owned Project: 1986 TVR 280i

While there’s a season for every car, some vehicles seem to have a year-round presence on your radar. Barn Finds reader Chuck Foster knows this, as he continues to taunt me with available TVR 280i’s, a car I just… more»

Survivor! 1941 Dodge Cabover Fire Truck

Dodge began its run of “Job-Rated” trucks in 1939, but though the advertising nomenclature was prosaic, the trucks were anything but. The “Art Deco” movement had evolved, and the new streamline moderne style was all the rage: Americans bought… more»

Engine and Transmission Included: 1977 Pontiac Trans Am

I remember vividly when the Pontiac Firebird switched to the quad rectangular headlights in 1977, and at 13, I was totally enamored by these cars, especially the Trans Am model.  Like most of my young peers, I dreamed of… more»

Paint Ready Project: 1969 Dodge Super Bee

The Super Bee was Dodge’s equivalent of the budget-minded Plymouth Road Runner. It debuted in 1968 but only enjoyed a 4-year run. Like the Road Runner, which was based on the Belvedere, the Super Bee was a Coronet under… more»

Cheap 4-Speed Pony: 1977 Ford Mustang

Although a 1977 model with a base 4-cylinder engine that hasn’t been operational since the early nineties might not be the most appealing Ford Mustang out there, for $1,500, there may be some worthwhile possibilities here.  The seller doesn’t… more»

400-4V Running Project: 1977 Dodge Charger SE

Some cars go a lifetime without ever changing their personalities or purposes, but the Dodge Charger isn’t one of them.  For many enthusiasts, the most beloved era in the car’s history is probably the second-generation period, from 1968 through… more»

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