LS Powered! 1980 Pontiac Trans Am

Let’s face it. Most cars produced in 1980 were slugs compared to 10 years earlier. However, Pontiac still produced a great looking car that handled great. All it needed was more power. The Pontiac engineers tried turbocharging the 301… more»

Original 455: 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible

Some owners can be more protective than others when it comes to their beloved classic cars. The previous owner of this 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible has kept it parked in a storage unit since 1981. It has only emerged… more»

LS Power 6-Speed! 1980 Pontiac Trans Am

Author’s Note 4/27/2021: Two of us at Barn Finds ended up with this assignment simultaneously, so this post is not an error – just a slightly different take on a very special car. JO OK, full confession, I’m not… more»

American Motors Collection Up For Auction!

  Those of us who remember American Motors Corporation will recall names like Gremlin, Javelin, Matador, Pacer and Rambler… and even if you aren’t a fan of their work, you’ll appreciate the excellent condition of this collection, up for… more»

Rare 4-Speed: 1964 Pontiac Grand Prix

One of the early personal luxury cars, the Grand Prix mixed muscle with comfort right from the beginning. Launched in 1962, the first generation of the car would run through 1968. The nameplate itself would end up being one… more»

Barn Survivor: 1964 Chevrolet Impala SS

The seller says that “this is the one you’re looking for,” and if you’ve been looking for a 1964 Impala SS, he may be right. This original survivor, located in Egg Harbor, New Jersey, is available here on eBay…. more»

Factory Lightweight: 1964 Dodge 330 Max Wedge

Hiding in this garage is an unassuming-looking vehicle that has to rate as one of the genuinely great muscle cars. This is a 1964 Dodge 330 Max Wedge, and it appears to be original and unmolested. These cars could… more»

One Owner Survivor: 1968 Oldsmobile 442

The Olds 442 (also 4-4-2) was that GM division’s player in the mid-size muscle car arena. It launched off the F-85 and Cutlass models in 1964 and would stick around in some form through 1987. The second generation from… more»

Black Binder Included: 2000 Ford Mustang Cobra R

The Ford Mustang Cobra R is one of a handful of modern classic SVT models that has seemingly held its value very well. This is not always the case for SVT cars and trucks, as the SVT-badged Contour, Focus,… more»

Factory Track Car: 1991 Chevrolet Camaro 1LE

The 1LE Camaros were from the glory days of GM new car sales, when there were seemingly endless ways to configure a car. The options lists were as long as you wanted them, and while it must have been… more»

AAR ‘Cuda Tribute? 1974 Plymouth Barracuda

After beating the Ford Mustang to market by 17 days in 1964, the Plymouth Barracuda would enjoy a run of more than 10 years. By 1974, however, both the muscle and pony car markets had cooled off and Chrysler… more»

Original 350: 1972 Chevrolet Nova SS

Some classic cars will leave their new owner with choices to make. This 1972 Chevrolet Nova SS reflects this perfectly. The buyer will need to decide whether to treat it to a cosmetic refresh or preserve the status quo…. more»

Ultra Rare R-Code: 1963 Ford 300

While most performance enthusiasts will instantly recognize the 1963 Ford Galaxie 500 equipped with the legendary R-Code 427, it’s lesser (and lighter) cousin, the 300, has tended to fall through the cracks a bit. Ford built these cars in… more»

2,808 Original Miles: 1986 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z

While modern-day versions of muscle cars like the Chevrolet Camaro and Pontiac Firebird are no strangers to being stored with low to moderate miles on the clock, finding what one would consider a standard trim level with under 5,000… more»

Pristine S281: 1996 Ford Mustang Saleen

Despite being a genuine Saleen Mustang with under 20,000 original miles, bidding is still short of the reserve price for this tidy S281. The reason for this may be because this was a fairly tame Saleen rendition compared to… more»

Tri-Power/4-Speed: 1961 Ford Galaxie Starliner

Ford offered the Galaxie Starliner during the 1960 and 1961 model years. Buyers could choose to specify their shiny new toy in any way from mild to wild, and this 1961 model fits at the top end of the… more»

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