The Chevy S-10 and GMC S-15 (later Sonoma) were the first compact pickups to be built by a U.S. manufacturer. They paved the way for the later Colorado/Canyon successors. These small pickups typically had an inline-4 or V6 under… more»
Muscle Cars
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Mild Mods: 1993 Ford Mustang Cobra
The Fox-body Ford Mustang Cobra can easily be described as a modern collector car, and there are plenty out there that command big money as low-mileage cream puffs. Fortunately, plenty of Mustang enthusiasts still elected to actually “drive” their… more»
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No Reserve Driver: 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle
The 1970-72 Chevrolet Chevelle Super Sport is one of the most popular muscle cars to clone. That’s because it’s hard to tell the difference between the real thing and an imitator without paperwork. Fortunately, no detective work is needed… more»
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Real SS? 1962 Chevrolet Impala 327 4-Speed
The seller of this 1962 Chevrolet Impala here on eBay does a good job describing many aspects of his car, but there are a few things that seem unclear, with one important detail being whether or not this one… more»
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Tri-Power Project: 1967 Pontiac GTO Convertible
In the process of transforming the compact Tempest into a mid-size car in 1964, Pontiac also debuted the GTO (incorrectly thought of by many as meaning “Gas, Tires, and Oil”). It was a muscle car they expected to sell… more»
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1976 Pontiac Trans Am 455 HO 4-Speed
It was the last year that Pontiac installed the 455 cubic inch V8 engine in the Trans Am. It was only available with a 4 speed transmission and 3:23 rear end. While it was choked down with emissions, it… more»
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NASCAR Inspired: 1987 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS Aerocoupe
Bet I know what you’re thinking- another one?! Yep, June has been a heavy month for Monte Carlo SS Aerobacks here on Barn Finds, with three of these large rear window cars featured this month already, and June’s only… more»
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Recaro Package: 1986 Pontiac Trans Am WS6
When it comes to third-generation Pontiac Firebirds, the market hasn’t exactly exploded in terms of rising values. While we have seen a few survivor-grade Camaros with three pedals hit big numbers, it’s far from certain that these cars are… more»
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Numbers-Matching 340: 1972 Plymouth ‘Cuda Project
1971 was a year of lasts for the Plymouth Barracuda, and unfortunately, not really in a good sort of way. Gone for the ’72 models were the convertible offerings, and more significantly, big block powerplants. Even the Barracuda Gran… more»
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5.0 for $5K: 1984 Ford Mustang LX 5.0
These days, deals are hard to come by in the collector and enthusiast vehicle market. It’s not necessarily that vehicles are worth significantly more, but rather that seller have a grossly over-inflated perception of what their car is worth…. more»
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Nova Wannabe: 1972 Pontiac Ventura II
The Ventura nameplate first appeared as a trim option on the Pontiac Catalina in 1960. But a little over a decade later, the company changed gears and assigned it to a “new” compact, the Ventura II, which was a… more»
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34k-Mile Survivor: 1987 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS Aeroback
One of my favorite GM cars from the eighties decade was the Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS with the aeroback window, and a bank manager in the small town where I lived for a few years drove a beautiful white… more»
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Neoclassic Barn Find: 1981 Zimmer Golden Spirit
The Zimmer Golden Spirit is a car that needs little in the way of an introduction, representing one of the peaks in the neoclassical revival era that impacted the collector car and truck world in a big way. From… more»
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V8 5-Speed: 1988 Mercury Cougar
Do you ever see a car that hasn’t been on your radar but gets the wheels turning because of the way it’s presented? That’s certainly the case for me when I look at this super clean 1988 Mercury Cougar… more»
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1 of 906: 1972 Plymouth Road Runner
In the late 1960s, the Plymouth Road Runner was one of the best-selling mid-size muscle cars. But all that changed in the early 1970s as rising insurance costs and shrinking horsepower changed the landscape. This 1972 Road Runner was… more»
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Low-Mile Survivor: 1987 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS Aerocoupe With 5k Original Miles!
It’s funny how we can go for months or years at Barn Finds without seeing a single example of a particular classic model, only to have a few land on our desks in quick succession. Such is the case… more»
