The Pontiac GTO may have been the surprise hit of the 1964 model year. Introduced as a mid-size muscle car, insiders expected only to sell about 5,000 copies a year. Instead, more than 32,000 were scooped up in its… more»
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442 Inspired Muscle Wagon: 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass
Before the minivan took the world by storm in the mid-eighties, station wagons were still the hot commodity during the previous decade for transporting large families, whether across town or cross-country. While these were a practical choice, most weren’t… more»
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Holy Grail? 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle COPO 427
In the late 1960s, if you wanted a hotter car than Chevrolet advertised, you went to a dealer with COPO connections. Central Office Production Order was the only way you could get a 425 horsepower, 427 cubic inch V8… more»
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Rolling Project: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro SS
This 1968 Chevrolet Camaro SS is sort of at an unusual stage, and I have to agree with Barn Finds tipster Ted when he wrote to us saying he’s a bit confused by the ad and the photos. However,… more»
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Rare Pony: 1978 Ford Mustang King Cobra
Ford redesigned the Mustang pony car in 1974 to eliminate the size and weight it had accumulated over the years. It was a sales success because the Mustang II happened to come along just as the OPEC oil embargo… more»
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Former Show Car? 1973 Dodge Challenger
The original Dodge Challenger came late to the “pony car” wars of the late 1960s. In fact, the Challenger didn’t arrive until the 1970 model year and only lasted five years. This rusty 1973 Challenger looks like it was… more»
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Dual Quad 455: 1976 Pontiac Trans Am
1976 was the end of the road for 455 availability in the Pontiac Trans Am, which is how this one left the assembly line almost 50 years ago. While it no longer retains the born-with engine, there is still… more»
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455 HO Tribute: 1971 Pontiac Trans Am
With the prices of 1971 Pontiac Trans Ams skyrocketing, it is inevitable to see some clones come on the market. A lot of enthusiasts disapprove of clones or reproductions of the originals for good reason. Sometimes the seller doesn’t… more»
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Split Window Tribute: 2006 Chevrolet Corvette Z06
We’ve seen numerous modified Chevrolet Corvettes over the years here at Barn Finds, with the end results ranging from mild to wild. This 2006 Chevrolet Corvette started life as a Z06, making over 500 horsepower right from the factory. … more»
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Restored 8-Pack! 1972 Plymouth Satellite Sebring
The Satellite was Plymouth’s premium mid-size car from 1965 to 1974. They were redesigned in 1971, and hardtops were treated to styling different from the sedans and wagons. This 1972 Satellite Sebring left the factory with a basic 318… more»
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348 V8 Some Mods: 1958 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad
The Chevy Nomad nameplate is usually associated with iconic 2-door Sport Wagons of 1955-57. But Chevrolet would apply the moniker to 4-door wagons from 1958 to 1961 and again from 1968 to 1972 (as Chevelles). From Gorham, New Hampshire,… more»
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“What’s Up, Mayfair Maize?”: 1968 Pontiac LeMans Convertible
Seeing this 1968 Pontiac LeMans Sport (on which, please see below) convertible, your first thought might be to intone, “What’s up, buttercup?” You’d be close to naming the color, and saying that is probably more poetic than to use… more»
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BF Auction: 1966 Chevrolet Caprice 396
Like a number of models, the Caprice started life as a trim level, specifically the Impala. The option made the already comfortable Impala a true luxury cruiser. In 1966, it was introduced as its own model and could be… more»
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Former Racer: 1965 Chevrolet Chevelle Project
It’s been decades since this 1965 Chevrolet Chevelle has seen any track action, but this one served as a vintage racer back in the day, although it’s now out of commission and has been sitting in a garage for… more»
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Rebuilt Cross-Ram Project: 1961 Chrysler 300G
Before the Pontiac GTO, there was another muscle car, the Chrysler 300 “Letter Series”. Beginning in 1955, Chrysler started souping up full-size New Yorkers and came out with a limited annual run of hardtops (and later convertibles, too) that… more»
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Ram Air III/4-Speed: 1970 Pontiac Trans Am
1970 was an exciting year for Pontiac, as that’s when the all-new second-generation Firebird was introduced in the brand’s lineup. Buyers had four models to choose from, including the base Firebird, the luxurious Esprit, the sporty Formula, or the… more»
