Chrysler redesigned its two compact cars in 1967, the Dodge Dart and Plymouth Valiant. While functional, they weren’t necessarily lively – until the Dart GTS came along mid-way in the new year. By adding the Sport designation to the… more»
Muscle Cars
May 1, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Built 440: 1972 Dodge Charger SE
With the popularity and sales of muscle cars dwindling by 1972, you’ve got to hand it to Dodge for trying to keep the fun alive, at least as best they could in such a changing marketplace. For 1972, the… more»
May 1, 2024 • For Sale • 3 Comments
No Reserve: 1986 Buick Grand National
The muscle car sector has traditionally been the exclusive preserve of V8-powered vehicles, but that hasn’t always been the case. There was one bright moment during the 1980s when Buick embraced emerging technology to produce some of the most… more»
May 1, 2024 • For Sale • 30 Comments
1-of-1: 1970 Dodge Challenger T/A
Stating that any classic is unique or a genuine 1-of-1 vehicle is fraught with dangers because there will always be people who will question such claims. However, there seems to be little doubt about this 1970 Dodge Challenger T/A…. more»
Apr 30, 2024 • For Sale • 23 Comments
640 Original Miles! 1991 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1
There’s rare, and then there’s rare; and then there’s ridiculously rare with delivery miles. This 1991 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1 falls into the last category, as it’s not only basically new in the wrapper with just 640 miles on the… more»
Apr 29, 2024 • For Sale • 92 Comments
Wrecked and Bent: 1969 Plymouth Road Runner
Plymouth introduced its budget mid-size muscle car, the Road Runner, in 1968. It was an instant hit but was only available at first as a coupe (pillared or hardtop). When 1969 rolled around, they added a convertible which saw… more»
Apr 29, 2024 • For Sale • 2 Comments
Cabernet Red Coupe: 1988 Ford Mustang GT
The Ford Mustang GT is perhaps the single most recognized muscle car of the last few decades, especially in Fox body guise. From its awareness among the muscle car crowd to its relevance in pop culture, few other cars… more»
Apr 29, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Collector’s Edition Project: 1982 Chevrolet Corvette
When you hear the words “collector’s edition,” you might think that it meant a car would be immune from falling into disrepair. We know that it doesn’t work that way, especially when a so-called collector car is produced in… more»
Apr 29, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
454 V8 Roller: 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
The Monte Carlo was Chevrolet’s personal luxury car and was in its third year in 1972. The cars were little changed and the emphasis on luxury was increased with the discontinuance of the SS 454 package. Yet, the engine… more»
Apr 29, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Cheap 23k Mile 4 Speed: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am
We have seen several Trans Am come up for sale recently on Barn Finds. This one might be the best deal. It is a 1979 Pontiac Trans Am with only 15,800 miles, according to the seller. It is a… more»
Apr 28, 2024 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Price Drop: 1979 Pontiac Firebird Formula
We reviewed this Code 50 Solar Gold 1979 Pontiac Formula in March. The car did not sell so Rocco let us know that it has been relisted here on Craigslist and the price was dropped from $25,900 to $23,900…. more»
Apr 28, 2024 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Chesterfield Brown: 1978 Pontiac Trans Am
Pontiac offered 8 different color options for the Trans Am model in 1978. One of those colors was Chesterfield Brown which was different than the brown tones offered in 1977 and 1979. The Chesterfield brown had metallic flake and… more»
Apr 28, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Holley G-Force One Project: 1987 Pontiac Grand Prix
The Pontiac Grand Prix received a radical change for the 1988 model, featuring an all-new modernized body plus a front-wheel-drive system, replacing the RWD that had pushed the car since its introduction in 1962. With sales on a steady… more»
Apr 28, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Magazine Car: 1980 Studebaker Avanti II
The premise of a car being a former magazine feature is a hallmark of vehicles from a certain era. Certainly, in the 1970s and 80s it was considered a milestone event for the owner to find out an editor… more»
Apr 27, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Original 4 speed: 1966 Pontiac GTO
Many consider the GTO to be the first muscle car. Introduced in 1964, it certainly was popular. This 1966 Pontiac GTO is located in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. If you can say the name of this small town, you get a… more»
Apr 27, 2024 • For Sale • 22 Comments
88k Original Miles: 1966 Oldsmobile 442
Pontiac established itself as the performance arm of the General Motors empire during the 1960s, releasing what many believe to be the first muscle car in its GTO. Other brands wanted “in” on the action, including Oldsmobile. Its answer… more»
