From 1956 to 1964, several variants of the Studebaker Hawk were produced. Perhaps the most interesting (and the fastest) was the 1956 Golden Hawk. That was the only year it was built with a Packard engine and was only… more»
Muscle Cars
May 7, 2024 • Auctions • 28 Comments
BF Auction: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 428 SCJ
If you are a fan of a Mustang fan, this find should get your blood pumping! This 1969 Mustang Mach 1 is a genuine 428 Super Cobra Jet equipped car. It was restored in 2005, but all the parts… more»
May 7, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Award-Winning: 1968 Buick Skylark GS-350
When you were shopping for a mid-size muscle car in the late 1960s, and wanted it to be as luxurious as possible, the Buick Gran Sport was your ticket. It was the fanciest of GM’s muscle cars because Cadillac… more»
May 6, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Rebuilt 390 V8: 1969 AMC Hurst SC/Rambler Project
The Hurst SC/Rambler was a rare muscle car with just 1,512 copies only built in 1969 by American Motors. So, it’s interesting that we would see two of these cars in the same week here on Barn Finds. This… more»
May 6, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Numbers Matching Project: 1967 Pontiac GTO
Pontiac had an unexpected hit in 1964 with the new GTO. Instead of selling 5,000 copies, 32,000+ flew out of showrooms that year. Demand grew even more in 1965 so the car was promoted to its own series from… more»
May 6, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
427/4-Speed: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Project
The most major news for the 1969 Chevrolet Corvette regarding engine availability was actually in the small-block department, as this was the year the 327 grew to 350 cubic inches. However, the more coveted excitement remained with the big… more»
May 5, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
1 of 60: Mario Andretti Edition 1995 Ford Mustang GT
Special Edition autos have been around for decades, some of which seem to have fulfilled the creator’s intention better than others, although just the fact that a car can be deemed a promotional vehicle is often enough to merit… more»
May 5, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Nicely Optioned Survivor: 1973 Dodge Challenger Rallye
A car like this 1973 Dodge Challenger Rallye leaves its new owner with decisions to make. It is a rock-solid survivor that would respond well to a cosmetic restoration. However, some may view preservation as more appropriate for a… more»
May 5, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
One Owner Survivor: 1976 Oldsmobile 442
The 442 (or 4-4-2) was born in 1964 as Oldsmobile’s entry into the new mid-size muscle car market. It was a series of its own from 1968 to 1971 and then reverted to option status through the end of… more»
May 4, 2024 • For Sale • 35 Comments
Rare Muscle Car: 1969 AMC Hurst SC/Rambler
The SC/Rambler (aka “Scrambler”) was a one-year muscle car from American Motors. It was based on the American/Rogue during that car’s last outing on the AMC roster. Armed with a 390 cubic inch V8, the 1,512 SC/Ramblers that were… more»
May 4, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Select One: Trio of 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z28s
To compete in the Sports Car Club of America’s Trans Am series, Chevrolet introduced the Z28 option in the Camaro in 1968. It came with an exclusive 302 cubic inch V8 that met Trans Am displacement limitations. The model… more»
May 3, 2024 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Rare Martinique Blue 1978 Pontiac Trans Am
Martinique Blue was a one-year-only color in 1978. This 1978 Pontiac Trans Am is located in Las Vegas, Nevada, and the data tag on the cowl indicates that it is a Code 24 Martinique Blue car. It was repainted… more»
May 3, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
One Owner Barn Find? 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1
After Mustang sales quickly peaked in 1966, Ford was looking to inject new magic into the car by 1969. Competition entered the field in 1967-68 and helped to erode demand. The result was the introduction of the performance-driven Mach… more»
May 3, 2024 • For Sale • 29 Comments
350-Chevy Equipped: 1974 AMC Gremlin
When surfing the net, I rarely pass up an opportunity to check out a ten-worst-cars-of-all-time list, a controversial subject many auto authors seem to enjoy writing about. While I typically agree with some of their opinions, a car that… more»
May 3, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
One Owner: 1968 Ford Torino GT
Buying a classic car is a significant commitment. The reality is that you are about to spend your hard-earned cash on what is, after all, a luxury purchase. Hesitating is understandable, and taking the time to complete your homework… more»
May 2, 2024 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Original 400: 1967 Pontiac GTO
There are many factors to contemplate when assessing the relative worth of any classic purchase. Originality can be a prime factor if the buyer considers the vehicle’s potential future value, which can differentiate a good investment from a great… more»
