23,300 Original Miles: 1981 Pontiac Trans Am

There are some cars that, when you see the first photos of them, you just know it’s a survivor. It could be a combination of factors, from how the paint seems clean but not too shiny; the glass appears… more»

Parked In 1985: 1969 Pontiac GTO

This 1969 Pontiac GTO is a one-owner classic that has been parked on blocks in a California garage since 1985. Sadly, that owner recently passed away, so the GTO has been placed on the market to settle his estate…. more»

4 Speed: 1978 Pontiac Firebird Formula

Lynn Anderson sung “I never promised you a rose garden” in 1970 which came to mind when I saw the description of this car and then saw its condition. This 4 speed Martinique Blue 1978 Pontiac Formula sounds great… more»

Hurst/Olds W-30: 1975 Oldsmobile 442

The performance-focused Olds 442 joined the Cutlass line-up in 1964 and stayed through 1980, only to be revived two more times. During that run, the Hurst/Olds would pop up from time to time, including four years in a row… more»

No Reserve: 1968 Shelby GT500 Fuel Injected Prototype

Historically significant Shelbys have come into the spotlight recently including a 1966 GT350 prototype which sold for over $600,000 and two others that recently sold for over $3 million each. If you missed any of those, another Shelby prototype… more»

1969 Chevrolet Camaro COPO L-72 427

Back in the late 60s, some Chevrolet dealers were able to order cars through their Central Office Production Order (COPO) program. This program was intended for dealers to order fleet vehicles with specific options but was soon used to… more»

Low Mileage Driver: 1986 Buick Grand National

While we tend to like seeing classic muscle cars kept in as close to factory condition as possible, there are some upgrades that just work. In the case of the staggered chrome Torque Thrust-style wheels on this 1986 Buick… more»

Numbers Matching Project: 1964 Sunbeam Tiger

The Sunbeam Tiger is one of the most interesting muscle cars ever conceived, in my humble opinion, taking the appearance of a homely British roadster while giving it a massive shot of speed. It’s a hot rod in the… more»

Special Edition: 1978 Pontiac Trans Am

It is Trans Am week here at Barn Finds and today we found a 1978 Pontiac Trans Am what was ordered with the Y82 Special Edition package. The car is located in Custer, Wisconsin and is listed for sale… more»

W72 4-Speed: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am

There were 117,108 Trans Am built in 1979. This was the high water mark for the 2nd generation Trans Am and also the last of the true muscle cars. Pontiac was being forced by CAFE requirements to downsize their… more»

Stump Puller: 1971 Pontiac Trans Am 455 HO

After sitting 15 years, this 1971 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am has been brought out into the light of day and is being auctioned off here on eBay. There are 3 days remaining in the auction and the car is… more»

The Year Of Return: 1977 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

I have wanted to cover a 1977 Z28 for the longest time! I actually ordered a new one in March of ’77, kept it for three years, and sold it – more on that later. I was really excited… more»

1 of 317: 1997 Chevrolet Camaro SS 350

The Camaro wasn’t a rare sight in 1997. But a 30th Anniversary edition in SS trim with a 6-speed that’s also a convertible was. And more so today. Sources indicate as few as 300 were built that way to… more»

440 Six-Pack: 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda

Whenever I look at any Mopar classic, I have trouble walking past anything built on the early 1970s E-Body platform. The company as a whole was on a winner with these cars because they looked as tough and muscular… more»

One Of One! 1983 Ford Mustang 5.0 GLX

This 1983 Ford Mustang GLX is a rare beast, combining the luxury trimmings of the most opulent model with the performance of the 5.0L V8 and five-speed manual combination. This car is claimed to be one of one made… more»

Cheap Fun: 1971 Pontiac Firebird

This 1971 Pontiac Firebird looks to be a solid car and is located in Mascoutah, Illinois. The car is reported to retain its numbers matching engine and, from the outside, appears to be fairly original. The Firebird is listed… more»

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