Muscle Cars

Simply Stunning: 1970 Pontiac LeMans Sport

It is sometimes challenging to find the most appropriate phrase to describe a classic, but I face no such problems with this 1970 Pontiac LeMans Sport. “Simply stunning” seems to encapsulate this car perfectly, from its beautiful paint to… more»

Rebuilt Tri-Power: 1959 Chevrolet Impala

For the second year in a row in 1959, Chevrolet totally redesigned their portfolio. This was likely in response to the styling coup Chrysler had pulled off in 1957 with their wild “Forward Look” Plymouths, Dodges, etc. This ’59… more»

No Reserve 429 Cobra Project: 1970 Ford Torino

The Ford Torino and Fairlane 500 intermediates got an entirely new body style for 1970, solely designed by stylist Bill Shenk, who started with a sketch that progressed into a full-size clay model.  The story goes that Lee Iacocca,… more»

8K Original Miles! 1987 Buick Regal Turbo T

The Buick Regal is a car that can wear many hats depending on which performance-grade you choose. A standard-issue Regal is a lazy grandma-spec cruiser, while a GNX is a high-performance, limited-production icon that goes for big money. However,… more»

Original Tri-Power: 1965 Pontiac GTO

This 1965 Pontiac looks low and menacing from this angle, and the grille badge confirms that we are dealing with a motoring legend. We always appreciate your input at Barn Finds, and I must say a big thank you… more»

Needs to be Finished: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am Project

Pontiac offered different shades of brown for the Pontiac Trans Am from 1977 to 1980. In 1977, it was Brentwood Brown. In 1978, it was Chesterfield Brown that had a lot of copper and metallic flake in it. In… more»

What’s It Worth? 1968 Dodge Charger

For about the price of a GTO, you could have this 1968 Dodge Charger in a brilliant orange hue that the company called “Hemi Orange.” Even the color Is fast! Now, I know that it’s sacrilege to even suggest… more»

T-Tops and Louvers: 1982 Ford Mustang

As someone who loves the 1980s, there are certain features that just make a car or truck stand out. Sometimes, you get lucky and see all of those details in one tempting package as we see with this clean… more»

Coronet With Sting: 1970 Dodge Super Bee

With the success Plymouth was experiencing with its low-cost Road Runner back in 1968, it didn’t take the folks at Dodge long to figure out they wanted a competitor, and a short time later the Super Bee was born. … more»

Crinkled Project: 1972 Dodge Challenger

The Dodge Challenger arrived in 1970 and offered a variety of performance engines. But after 1971, the 383, 440, and 426 Hemi V8s were gone, leaving the 340 small block as the sole hot rod. This 1972 Challenger was… more»

Risen From The Ashes: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am

Fire can do a lot of damage very quickly. This 1979 Pontiac Trans Am was located by Mitchell G. in Granite City, Illinois. It is being sold on a salvage title after a fire ravaged the interior of the… more»

Half Shiny-Half Dull: 1979 Pontiac Formula

With only 66k miles on the odometer, this 1979 Pontiac Firebird Formula looks to be pretty clean and is said to be in original, stock condition. Mitchell G. found this Formula listed here on Craigslist for $11,000. That seems… more»

Supercharged Project: 1989 Ford Mustang LX

We see an awful lot of stalled project cars on these pages but this one stands out for a few different reasons. This is a 1989 Ford Mustang LX convertible equipped with the venerable 5.0L V8 engine and preferred… more»

SS Clone Project: 1972 Chevrolet Nova

The Chevy Nova was popular enough to sell well between 1968 and 1972 with few annual cosmetic changes. This 1972 edition sports some updates, including a 5-speed manual transmission and SS badging. However, the seller-provided VIN decodes as having… more»

T-Tops and 396 Power: 1980 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

Almost everywhere you look, this 1980 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 has gotten some custom touches, including the outside, inside, and especially in the performance department.  I’m pretty confident the seller is correct when he says this Chevy is a head-turner,… more»

Real Deal Project: 1972 Chevrolet Nova SS

The demand for muscle cars was waning in the early 1970s, thanks to rising insurance premiums and engine detuning for low emissions. Nova Super Sports from 1968 to 1972 are popular for cloning, though by ’72 only a 350… more»

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