The Pontiac GTO is long credited with starting the mid-size muscle car movement in the 1960s. Though many now think the letters GTO stood for “gas, tires, and oil,” it’s an abbreviation for Gran Turismo Omologato (“grand tourer homologated”)… more»
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10-Year Stalled Project: 1967 Ford Mustang GTA
The difference between the 1967 Mustang GT and the GTA was the transmission – whereas the GT had a manual, the GTA had an automatic. Together, they would be a popular option, with more than 24,000 copies equipped either… more»
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1-of-16: 1970 Buick GS 455 Convertible
When an owner makes a rarity claim about a classic car, it is often viewed with skepticism. However, the one made for this 1970 Buick GS 455 Convertible does stand up to some scrutiny. Its overall presentation is pretty… more»
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Rough but Restorable: 1970 Pontiac GTO
We have covered a lot of GTOs on Barn Finds but the 1970 GTOs that we have seen over the last 2 years all seem to be in rough condition. This 1970 Pontiac GTO is located in Tustin, California…. more»
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Super Stock HEMI? 1965 Plymouth Belvedere I
OK, spoiler alert, this 1965 Plymouth Belvedere I looks like a Super Stock racer but it’s really not, it’s a tribute car but a fantastically executed example. It has diverted a bit from the original configuration but is still… more»
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Excited Seller: 1978 Pontiac Trans Am
Even if you don’t like Trans Ams, you have to read the description on this 1978 Pontiac Trans Am. The car is located in Vidalia, Louisiana and is listed for sale here on eBay with a starting bid of… more»
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One-Owner Survivor: 1968 Pontiac GTO
While the car is a beauty, its provenance is a story unto itself. Folks, this is a genuine one-owner garage find, bought new in 1968 and left sleeping in the garage since 1978! This 1968 Pontiac GTO is located… more»
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Story: 11 Years to Find This 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1
The Mach 1 was a performance-oriented package on the Ford Mustang, introduced in 1969 and part of the line-up through 1978 (and again in 2003-05 and 2021). This is the story of a young fan of the Mach 1… more»
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Part It Out or Restore? 1984 Ford Mustang GT
While many of us wish that every vintage car could be saved, some of them are simply too far gone to warrant rescuing. The Fox body Mustang is certainly coming into its own as a collector car, with minty… more»
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Story: Happy Ending! 1970 Plymouth AAR ‘cuda
Upon first glance, what you see here looks like a pretty harrowing sight- a 1970 Plymouth ‘cuda that has decades of crud all over it and hasn’t been moved since the eighties. And it’s not just your run of… more»
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Coyote Conversion: 1976 Ford Mustang II
We have all the respect in the world for fabricators and innovators in the automotive space. After all, if it weren’t for the risk-takers, we’d never see concept cars move from the clay model stage to an actual production… more»
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Upgraded 340: 1971 Dodge Dart Swinger
This 1971 Dodge Dart Swinger has led quite a life. Not only does it wear a different paint color, but its engine bay has undergone some significant upgrades that should unleash welcome performance improvements. It is a solid and… more»
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340 4-Speed Project: 1970 Plymouth Duster
On September 29, 1969, Plymouth rolled out a sporty new version of its popular Valiant model. With semi-fastback styling and available V8 power, the new Duster was designed to compete with the Chevy Nova, as well as popular compacts… more»
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First Year Survivor: 1969 Pontiac Trans Am
As beautiful as this car is, it is hard to believe that only 697 Trans Ams were built in 1969. This example is a survivor and was sold new in California. The car currently resides in Scottsdale, Arizona and… more»
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Hurst Equipped! 1970 Chrysler 300
There was a time, years ago, when a window decal proclaiming “Hurst Equipped” was a common sight. The discreet decal was the nod and wink that the wearing vehicle had chucked its original gear shifter and moved up to… more»
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350 V8 Power! 1976 Chevrolet Vega
The Vega, introduced in 1971, was Chevy’s response to the imported subcompact car movement. The auto would be produced over eight model years and would gain some unwanted notoriety. Sales were winding down by the time the seller’s ’76… more»
