Muscle Cars

Barn-Find 396: 1966 Chevrolet Impala SS

If one car said “America” in the 1960s, there’s a good case for the Chevy Impala. Yearly, hundreds of thousands of people chose a new Impala as their family car, and in 1966, over 100,000 bought the Impala Super… more»

Running Barn Find: 1970 Plymouth GTX

The GTX filled the slot nicely in Plymouth’s lineup as their luxurious muscle car, a bit more expensive than the Road Runner but offering a higher level of trim plus a 440 under the hood as standard equipment, so… more»

Show Winner: 1972 Plymouth Duster 340

When a seller lists a car for sale claiming that it is a show winner, the best thing they can do is to supply a wide range of photos that “sell” the car’s virtues to potential buyers. Unfortunately, that… more»

Bench Seat Model? 1988 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS

I know how many 1988 Chevrolet Monte Carlos were produced (29K), even how many wore SS (Super Sport) equipment. But how many of those 16K high-performance versions were equipped with a front bench seat? That, I do not know…. more»

Garage Find: 1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS

Beneath the boxes, bags, and egg crates sits an all-original 1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS with a mere 80,000 miles on the ticker.  Sadly, this is one of those cases where the original owner got sick and could no… more»

BF Auction: 1997 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra Convertible

Ford’s Special Vehicle Team has produced some impressive performance vehicles over the years. The Mustang SVT Cobra was one of their first products, and they took the already fun Mustang and seriously stepped it up a notch. This 1997… more»

Stored for 30 Years: 1978 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

The second generation of the Chevy Camaro was in its 9th year in 1978. Styling got a big refresh as the cow-catcher bumpers fore and art were now covered with body-colored urethane, which looked sleeker. Sales were solid that… more»

Drive Or Restore? 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T

When the Dodge Challenger made its debut as a 1970 model, not only was there a great lineup of engines to choose from, but also a wide variety of attractive colors.  For those who wanted to stand out from… more»

1 of 1,817 Four-Speeds: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am 10th Anniversary

This 1979 Pontiac Trans Am is listed on eBay and is currently bid to $21,600. It is listed at a reserve for a good reason by the seller, Restore a Muscle Car in Lincoln, Nebraska. It is a 66k… more»

Rebuilt 454 V8 Project: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS

The Chevrolet Chevelle was one of the best-selling mid-size cars in 1970. And the SS 396 was one of the most popular muscle cars with more than 53,000 copies sold (plus nearly 9,000 sporting the SS 454 option). The… more»

1-of-1: 1977 Holden Torana A9X Hatchback

We see quite a few Australian classics at Barn Finds, which is understandable since we have a strong following Down Under. This 1977 Holden Torana A9X Hatchback is not the first we have seen, but it is unquestionably the… more»

350-Powered 1973 Chevrolet Nova Hatchback Project

The third-generation Chevrolet Nova received an exterior update for the 1973 model, with a hatchback option becoming available for the first time as can be found on the rear section of this one.  Details are sparse from the seller… more»

Powerful LS Swap! 1987 Chevrolet Chevette

The Chevy Chevette was the econobox successor to the Vega. Built from 1976 to 1987, nearly 2.8 million copies were assembled based on a global T-platform developed by Opel in Europe. This 1987 edition began life as an ordinary… more»

American Turbo Power! 1987 Buick Grand National

Coming to us from North Ridgeville, Ohio, is a lovely 1987  Buick Grand National up for auction on eBay. At the time of writing, the high bid for this Grand National sits at $20,800, and the reserve looks to… more»

440 Hi Po Four Speed! 1969 Dodge Coronet R/T

Clearly this beat-up Dodge has stories to tell. This was not “only driven to church on Sunday by its little old lady owner.” The five-slot mags up front, R/T grille badge, and oversize meats on the back suggest hard… more»

4 Speed Fun: 1978 Pontiac Trans Am

There were not many Special Edition (SE) Trans Ams made in 1978. This was the year after Smokey and the Bandit hit the theaters and the Pontiac Trans Am was skyrocketing in popularity. Today, the 1977-1978 Trans Am are… more»

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