The Trans Am began as a performance version of the Pontiac Firebird in 1969. Sales moved up slowly year after year until the first Smokey and the Bandit movie was released in 1977. After that, demand exploded, and Pontiac… more»
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Factory Four-Speed: 1979 Chevrolet El Camino
For the past few months, I’ve begun to wonder if enthusiasts are tiring of the insane prices some vintage cars and trucks have been going for. There’s only so much comfort one can take from knowing you could potentially… more»
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East Meets West: 1965 Mercedes-Benz 190
Of all the cars I’d think about hopping up, a mid-1960s Mercedes-Benz 190 sedan wouldn’t make the cut. But it did make someone’s hit parade who decided to put in a “western” made 350 cubic inch V8, an updated… more»
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390/4-Speed! 1964 Ford Galaxie 500/XL
Ford made over 1M cars in 1964 and that may be the reason that so many turn up here on BF. Heck, the Galaxie, a ’64 favorite, put up 394K units but the 500/XL? Not so many. And one… more»
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1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 With 8,265 Original Miles!
We’ve recently seen a few low-mileage classics at Barn Finds, with some having more believable stories than others. The one for this 1969 Chevelle SS 396 sounds plausible, with the current owner rescuing it from years of garage hibernation…. more»
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1 of 3! 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle Baldwin Motion Phase III
Flash back to the 1970s. A Burnished Brown Chevelle with a white vinyl top, sporting redline tires and an SS grille? Sounds like a parents’ ride gussied up by a high school poseur. Anyone taking that first impression from… more»
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Clone Project: 1970 Pontiac Firebird
The second generation of the Pontiac Firebird was introduced in 1970. The introduction was delayed a little and many refer to the 1970 Firebird as a 1970 1/2 Firebird. The design change was dramatic and was so appealing that… more»
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Moldy Project: 1965 Oldsmobile 4-4-2
Seeing the success that Pontiac was having with its new mid-size performance car, the GTO, Oldsmobile got into the game as well in 1964. But unlike the GTO, the 442 was a slow seller in its first year –… more»
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Partial Restoration: 1966 Chevrolet Impala
After a record-breaking sales year in 1965, it was no surprise that demand would be off a bit for the full-size 1966 Chevrolets. 20% fewer Impalas were produced in the second year of the fourth-generation Impala, but the numbers… more»
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401/4-Speed! 1973 AMC Gremlin X
A handful of our regular readers with really thorough memories might just happen to recall me mentioning that it was an AMC Gremlin my father used to teach me how to drive in. We had a ’77 Gremlin and… more»
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1-of-33: 1978 Holden Torana A9X Hatchback
The Australian muscle car scene marches to a different drummer than the United States. Lower sales volumes and import duties meant that local manufacturers utilized standard passenger car bodies married to the most powerful engine in their local armory…. more»
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Hemi/4-Speed: 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T
Some classics tick so many of the right boxes that you begin to question whether they may have achieved motoring perfection. That could be the case with this 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T. Its presentation seems flawless, it is as… more»
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350 Vortec V8! 1956 Chevrolet 210 Handyman Wagon
With its lowered suspension and Cragar S/S wheels, this 1956 Chevrolet 210 Handyman Wagon doesn’t exactly qualify as a sleeper, although it does pack a decent surprise under the hood! And while the outside patina screams all-business, there are… more»
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1 of 554: 1970 Dodge Challenger RT
The Challenger was an all-new car in 1970, Dodge’s late entry into the “pony car” market. It shared an E-body platform developed by Chrysler to be shared with the Plymouth Barracuda. Convertibles would be rare in the Challenger line-up,… more»
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440-Equipped: 1968 Plymouth Road Runner
The Plymouth Road Runner is one of the legends of the muscle car world, with original and spotless examples commanding premium prices. This 1968 model is far from that condition, but it runs and drives. Its engine bay houses… more»
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No Reserve: 1970 Dodge Challenger Convertible
Statistics often tell part of a classic car’s story, which appears to be the case with this 1970 Dodge Challenger Convertible. The seller makes a bold claim about its drivetrain configuration, but drilling down suggests it might be rarer… more»
