Muscle Cars

Luxury and Muscle: 1963 Apollo 3500GT

One of the more intriguing sports cars created in the 1960s is the Apollo GT, a limited production model offered with Italian styling and domestic horsepower. There was a time when I would venture to say this striking two-door… more»

Rare K-Code: 1966 Ford Mustang Fastback

In 1966, Ford’s “pony car” – the Mustang – was the best-selling U.S.-built automobile at more than 607,000 copies. But rare were those equipped with the HiPo K-code 289 cubic-inch V8 (271 hp) that numbered only 5,469 installations. But… more»

1 of 544: 1973 Pontiac GTO 455 V8

By 1973, the insanely popular muscle car era was all but over. The “grandaddy” of the genre was the Pontiac GTO, which saw a sales peak of 96,000 units in 1966 reduced to less than 5,000 in 1973. Always… more»

Pristine Fox Body: 1986 Ford Mustang GT

Clean, stock examples of vintage and classic cars stand out for a few reasons: for one thing, “clean” is a somewhat abstract quality, and not entirely tied to whether the cabin has been vacuumed. If a car is clean,… more»

Olds-Powered: 1977 Pontiac Trans Am

This 1977 Pontiac Trans Am stands out in its in Code 75 red paint and factory aluminum snowflake wheels. TJ found this Trans Am here on Facebook Marketplace. The car is located in Odessa, Texas which is in West… more»

Barn Find Y88: 1978 Pontiac Trans Am

The original buyer of this car new what to order when they walked into the Pontiac dealer. This is a 1978 Pontiac Trans Am with the Y88 special edition package, 4 speed, W72 400 cubic inch engine and WS6… more»

Chevy Powered: 1980 Pontiac Firebird Formula

This car may have 130,000 miles but it is said to be a great driver. Tony Primo found this 1980 Pontiac Firebird Formula listed for sale here on Craigslist in New Jersey. The seller is asking $10,000 and it… more»

Rare Big-Block: 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS 454

Performance and comfort. There are times in the classic world where these two characteristics seem mutually exclusive. However, this 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS 454 brings them together perfectly, wrapped in a package that is guaranteed to turn more… more»

Solid California 4-Speed Convertible: 1968 Oldsmobile 4-4-2

After a rewarding first four years as an options package for the Oldsmobile F-85 and Cutlass, the 4-4-2 earned a place in the brand’s lineup as its own separate model in 1968, a position it held until 1971 when… more»

1-of-120: 1973 Ford XA Falcon GT Hardtop RPO 83

Although there were notable differences, the American and Australian muscle car scenes featured some interesting parallels. Cars like the Mustang Boss 302 and Camaro Z28 were produced as homologation specials for Trans Am competition. Holden and Ford Down Under… more»

70k Documented Miles: 1968 Pontiac GTO

This 1968 Pontiac GTO seems to tick the right boxes for enthusiasts seeking a desirable classic muscle car. Its ownership history and odometer reading are both documented, and it retains its numbers-matching drivetrain. However, it falls short of being… more»

L79/4-Speed: 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu

Gorgeous looks and exhilarating performance. Those words perfectly encapsulate this 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu. It could also be classified as a genuine sleeper, with its mild-mannered appearance giving no real hint of the power hiding below the surface. This… more»

Four-Speed 1965 Chrysler 300L

Ten years can make a world of difference in the auto industry. In 1955, the Chrysler 300 was introduced to much fanfare in the press, and it soon became a NASCAR racer and a charismatic line-topper. By 1965, muscle… more»

20k Original Miles: Fully Documented 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396

We’re no strangers to bold seller claims at Barn Finds, and some must be taken with a grain of salt. However, when a classic appears on our desks that is extremely desirable, features an extraordinarily low odometer reading, and… more»

400 Tri-Power: 1966 Pontiac GTO

I am typically pretty disappointed when I raise the hood of a new car. Manufacturers have developed the act of hiding engines under layers of plastic into an art form, and the difference between a basic powerplant and one… more»

Fresh Resto: 1974 Pontiac SD-455 Trans Am

It is pretty amazing to think back and see oil prices and insurance rates skyrocketing in the early 1970’s and yet, Pontiac provided enthusiasts with an optional engine in the Trans Am that could run the quarter mile in… more»

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