How many times do you need to see a classic sports car that is criminally under-valued before you make a move? That’s the question I ask myself every time I see a C4-chassis Corvette ZR1 come up for sale,… more»
Time Capsule? 1975 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am
Though the peak of the U.S. muscle car era had come and gone by then, the 1975 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am had its best sales year up to that point. And it was still two years before Smokey and… more»
WE4 Package: 1987 Buick Regal Turbo
We all know and love (well, most of us) the Buick Grand National for its impressive performance and 80s-era charm. The trouble is, the prices for high-quality examples has spiked dramatically in recent years, and thanks to GM’s marketing… more»
Perfect Platform? Low Mileage 1979 Chevrolet Malibu
When it comes to building a hot rod, it’s generally preferable to buy a car with a drivetrain already installed and ideally, fully sorted out. However, there are some instances where purchasing a roller makes sense, particularly if you… more»
Try It Again! 1969 Ford Shelby GT350
When I first spied this 1969 Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang I thought, hmmm, looks familiar. And there’s a reason for that as it was covered here on BF almost four years ago. I don’t like to run a redo… more»
No Reserve 1968 Pontiac GTO 400 4-Speed
Royal Pontiac, located in Royal Oaks, Michigan, became the unofficial home of high-performance Pontiacs during the 1960s. Its collaborative work with the manufacturer produced some of the most potent vehicles to wear the marque’s badge. This 1969 GTO isn’t… more»
Two-Owner Survivor: 1986 Buick Grand National
We see a few examples of the 1986 Buick Grand National at Barn Finds, which is understandable considering how popular these classics are. Some are extraordinarily well-preserved vehicles with ultra-low odometer readings, while others are tired examples that have… more»
What’s It Worth? 1972 Pontiac GTO
My, how quickly things can change in the automotive world. The GTO began life as a mid-size muscle car in 1964, reached 96,000 units in sales in 1966, yet couldn’t break the 6,000 number in 1972. Market saturation had… more»
Original With 4-Speed: 1969 Plymouth Road Runner
I noticed Plymouth’s Road Runner upon introduction in ’68, but it was the ’69 edition, with its wide, black hood stripes, that really caught my imagination. I wanted one the second I saw it, even though I wasn’t yet… more»
“Judge” For Yourself: 1969 Pontiac GTO
Pontiac introduced “The Judge” to its Second Generation GTO range in 1969, with 6,833 buyers handing over the cash to drive one off the showroom floor. It remains one of the most desirable versions of the GTO, and genuine… more»
429 Cobra Jet: 1971 Ford Torino GT
Losing a loved one, especially a partner of many years, is one of the most harrowing experiences in many people’s lives. Deciding what to do with their precious possessions can be equally difficult, but that is the one facing… more»
Limelight Trophy Winner! 1970 Plymouth Road Runner
The Plymouth Road Runner was one of the most successful of the 1960s mid-size muscle cars. Perhaps only the Pontiac GTO eclipsed it in terms of demand. First-generation (1968-70) production exceeded 172,000 copies, not bad for a car that… more»
1969 AMC AMX 390/4-Speed Project
Looking at the resume for how this 1969 AMC AMX started out, the car sure ticked a lot of the right boxes, but unfortunately, it’s mostly in the past tense now as lots of the good stuff is already… more»
Rare Bandit Edition: 1994 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am
Real or fake? I can’t for the life of me find much out about this so-called “Bandit Edition” 1994 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am. Given the popularity surrounding Burt Reynolds and his exploits from Smokey and the Bandit, it’s of… more»
















