383 V8 Beauty: 1971 Dodge Charger SE

The third generation of the Dodge Boys’ Charger was introduced in 1971, using a new split grille and a more rounded “fuselage” body. Sales increased by more than 25 percent over the prior year, so the changes apparently were… more»

Original 440 Six-Pack: 1970 Dodge Charger R/T

While there are plenty of performance enthusiasts who will firmly focus their attention on any car with the mighty 426 Hemi under the hood, there are other alternatives for those who are looking for fast thrills. This 1970 Dodge… more»

Big Block 1967 Chevrolet Camaro Pace Car Convertible

A unique paint scheme or graphics is a sure way to get noticed in a crowd of classic cars. There are a ton of first-year 1967 Camaros running around, but not too many pace cars. This car is one… more»

Two Cars and More: 1965 Chevrolet Impala SS396

Chevrolet gave birth to the Super Sport in 1961 and it changed how many of their cars were sold going forward. In 1965, it got even better when the 396 cubic inch V8 started appearing in Chevy cars. The… more»

Rolling Project: 1971 Plymouth Road Runner

Chrysler’s intermediates were redesigned for 1971, including the Road Runner and its upscale cousin, the GTX. The bodywork now had a more rounded “fuselage” look along the lines of other Chrysler styling trends of the day, which included a… more»

Rare Notchback: 1988 Pontiac Trans Am GTA

When it comes to placing a value on a vehicle, the options can make all the difference. While a Pontiac Trans Am GTA is already a desirable specimen, this example comes equipped with a few extras that set it… more»

True Barn Find: 1965 Buick Skylark Gran Sport

After seeing the success that Pontiac had with the GTO the year before, Buick decided to produce a muscle car of their own. They added the Gran Sport (or GS) option to the intermediate Skylark for 1965, which was… more»

502 Big-Block! 1966 Chevrolet Impala SS Convertible

Having owned a 1966 Chevrolet Impala SS convertible for many years, I always lock-up on any similar example that surfaces. I enjoyed my big-block powered car for years but this example has quite a few upgrades over my long-departed… more»

Entry Level Muscle: 1972 Pontiac Firebird Formula 350

You might look at this car and consider it either a driver or a survivor but for $18,000, many people may see an entry level muscle car.  In 1972, GM workers went on strike from the Spring all the… more»

Hi-Po 383/4 Speed: 1969 Plymouth Sport Satellite

This 1969 Plymouth Sport Satellite has undergone some changes to its appearance over the years, but its original heart still beats strongly beneath. It has some rust to contend with, but there’s nothing here that we haven’t seen before…. more»

Hertz Rent-A-Racer: 1983 Hurst/Olds

To celebrate the 15th anniversary of the Hurst/Olds, Oldsmobile and Hurst rolled out a special edition for 1983, known today for their Hurst Lightning Rod floor shifters. These cars shared their bodies with the Cutlass Calais/Supreme, and came only… more»

Indy Pace Car! 1980 Pontiac Turbo Trans Am

This Pontiac Trans Am may be based on the Firebird but it looks more like a snowbird in this opening shot. This version of Pontiac’s F-body Trans Am was getting long in the tooth, and quite a bit slower,… more»

Worth Fixing? 1-Of-107 1971 Dodge Challenger

This is a low production 1971 Dodge Challenger. Out of 27,377 of the cars built in its second year, just 107 of them were shipped with a 300 hp, 383 V8 with 4-speed manual transmission. That’s the good news…. more»

Big Bad Orange: 1970 AMC AMX 390 4-Speed Go Pack!

In days of old, car manufacturers came up with some pretty creative names for their paint colors. AMC was no exception, and it is hard to go past a color with the handle of Big Bad Orange. That is… more»

389 V8 Beauty: 1964 Pontiac Catalina 2+2

In 1964, Pontiac wanted to offer a sporty version of its entry-level full-size car, so they created the Catalina 2+2, a trim option only for coupes and convertibles. The 2+2 came with bucket seats, a console, special trim and… more»

Barn Bound 46 Years! 1962 Chevrolet Impala SS 409

Something in the water maybe? Unlikely, just an unusual run of highly desirable 409 equipped Chevrolet Impalas that have turned up here on Barn Finds in the last few weeks, and I’m going to continue with the pile-on. For… more»

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