Muscle Cars

Dusty and Crusty: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am

Pontiac reached the height of production for the Firebird and Trans Am in 1979. Pontiac built over 211,000 Firebirds and over 117,000 Trans Ams that year. This 1979 Pontiac Trans Am is being sold by a dealer in Greenfield,… more»

Stored 30 Years: 1971 Pontiac Trans Am 455 HO

Muscle car buyers in the sixties and seventies often had to spend time doing some homework before visiting the dealer of their choice, as many models offered a fine variety of engine options to pick from.  However, the only… more»

Major Project: 1968 Dodge Charger R/T 440

One of the attractions of American classics from the 1960s as project candidates is the ready availability of replacement steel that will allow the owner to achieve a rust-free status. This 1968 Dodge Charger R/T will need that and… more»

389 Tri-Power: 1966 Pontiac GTO Convertible

Many enthusiasts will accept modifications performed on a desirable classic if the changes are period-correct and sympathetic. Therefore, this 1966 Pontiac GTO Convertible may appeal to those individuals. Its presentation is first-rate, while the Tri-Power V8 lurking under the… more»

Rare Rusty Oldsmobile Project: 1974 Hurst/Olds

The Hurst/Olds was a collaboration between Oldsmobile and Hurst Performance. They were built sporadically between 1968 and 1984, based on the then-current mid-size Cutlass. The 1974 edition saw only 1,800 copies made and used the Colonnade body design employed… more»

1 Of 4,273: 1986 Oldsmobile 442

When compared to some of the other Oldsmobile 442 offerings throughout history, the car was just a shadow of its former self by 1986 in the performance department, especially thinking back to the early days when a big block… more»

400 V8 Restomod Project: 1955 Chevrolet 210

One of the most successful generations of automobiles produced by Chevrolet came from 1955 to 1957. They became known as the “Tri-Fives” and sold nearly five million copies due in part to Chevy’s first V8 in 37 years. As… more»

Cross-Ram Project: 1962 Chrysler 300H

From 1955 until 1962, Chrysler buyers who wanted performance in a full-size car shopped for the 300 Letter Series. These automobiles had the best that Chrysler offered in terms of muscle mixed with luxury. But in 1962, Chrysler added… more»

Update: 1970 Mercury Cyclone GT 429 V8

UPDATE – This 1970 Mercury Cyclone GT is listed for sale again after it was featured in February of 2022 here on Barn Finds and had no takers. The same seller has it posted here on craigslist in Golden,… more»

Astronaut-Owned: 1995 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

From its introduction in 1967, the performance-oriented Z28 Chevy Camaro would be a popular model for many years. That included its original run through 1987, and its return from 1991 to 2002. In 1995, the Camaro was still in… more»

1 of 2,124: 1967 Chevrolet Impala SS 427

The best-selling U.S. car in 1967 was the Chevy Impala, a spot it typically held for many years before and after. 575,600 copies rolled off the assembly line that year, but only 2,124 (per the seller) were the coveted… more»

327 V8 Sedan: Snappy 1969 Chevrolet Bel Air

The Bel Air debuted in 1950 as Chevrolet’s top-of-the-line automobile, a position it held until the Impala unseated it in 1959 as a separate series. When the seller’s 1969 Bel Air 2-door sedan was built, it was the middle-ground… more»

Original Paint: 1968 AMC AMX 390 V8

American Motors ramped up its role in the performance car scene by introducing two new products in 1968. The first was the Javelin, a “pony car” like the Ford Mustang. The other was the AMX, a GT-style automobile that… more»

Swan Song Survivor: 1965 Chrysler 300L

The Chrysler Letter Series is considered to be the muscle car behind the muscle car, having come nearly a decade before the Pontiac GTO. It was a luxurious performance car with connections to Chrysler’s New Yorker. By 1965 the… more»

BF Auction: 2006 Ford Mustang Saleen S281 SC

The 5th generation Mustang proved to be fantastic cars, with solid performance and looks that harkened back to the original Mustang. Over its production run, there were many variants to choose from, but if you wanted even more performance,… more»

Shelby Tribute Project: 1965 Ford Mustang Convertible

Ford hit pay dirt with the hot new Mustang in 1965. For the full production year (excluding the so-called 1964 ½ Mustangs), more than 73,000 convertibles were built, including this one. It’s no longer in stock, having had an… more»

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