Muscle Cars

Numbers Matching Project: 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda 383

You’re looking at a rust-free, numbers-matching 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda 383 4-speed that’s already had the hard (and expensive) part done – bodywork and paint. This Deep Burnt Orange example wears its original color with pride, and it’s backed by… more»

Bimini Blue Cruiser: 1975 Pontiac Firebird Formula 350

I love dark blue cars. Heck, I like any shade of blue except baby blue (like the Pontiac Skybird). But that is my personal preference and maybe a reason this car caught my eye. This 1975 Pontiac Formula 350… more»

Desert Find: 1971 Pontiac 455HO Trans Am

Pontiac offered the 2nd generation Trans Am from 1970-1981. For the three years of 1970 through 1972, the Trans Am was available in white with a blue stripe or blue with a white stripe. This 1971 Pontiac Trans Am… more»

4 Speed 300 HP: 1979 Pontiac Firebird

Well, we usually see Trans Ams and Formulas here on Barn Finds but this is a 4 speed 1979 Pontiac Firebird. The second generation Firebird was produced from 1970-1981 and offered in 4 models – the base Firebird, Esprit,… more»

Silver Bullet: 1979 Pontiac Firebird Formula

Pontiac built 24,850 Formula models in 1979 out of a total production of 211,453 Firebirds. This example is located in Long Island, New York and is said to have only 66k miles. The silver paint is different shades indicating… more»

Factory N-Code 429: 1970 Ford Torino Cobra

The 1970 Ford Torino was one of those offerings that excelled in nearly every capacity, serving as a capable family car in its 4-door form, with a station wagon also available for those who needed additional room.  For buyers… more»

Former Cop’s Car: 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda 340

The 1970 Plymouth Barracuda was a popular pony car with its all-new platform. Nearly 49,000 copies were produced, yet fewer than 1,800 of them were the performance ‘Cuda model with a 340 cubic inch V8 and a TorqueFlite automatic… more»

Limelight Roller: 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda 383

Plymouth’s Barracuda got renewed vigor in 1970 with a new platform that finally distanced it from the Stalwart compact, the Valiant. Sales increased by 50% from the year before, with nearly 50,000 examples leaving the assembly line. Less than… more»

Rare SSP Package: 1986 Ford Mustang LX

Here’s another car from one of my favorite eBay sellers that has a knack for finding some of the prettiest survivors in existence. This is a fairly unique Fox-body era Ford Mustang, as it combines the rare notchback body… more»

Post Project: 1967 Pontiac GTO Ram Air

Pontiac’s GTO is usually credited with starting the muscle car craze of the 1960s. From 1964 to the 1970s, the mid-size machine paved the path that a host of others would follow. Based on the lighter Tempest/LeMans, the beast… more»

Solid S-Code Project: 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback

1967 saw a growth spurt in Ford’s legendary pony car, as not only did the exterior grow in size, but so did the engine options, with this year being the first time a big block V8 could be had… more»

Numbers-Matching: 1973 Plymouth ‘Cuda 340

The 1973 model year was the last for Chrysler’s popular 340 cubic inch “small block” V8. It had been especially potent in light cars like the Dodge Challenger and Plymouth Barracuda. The seller’s ’73 ‘Cuda 340 is a numbers-matching… more»

Split Window Project: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette

The long-awaited second-generation Chevrolet Corvette arrived in 1963. And it brought a fully enclosed coupe for the first time. With a split rear glass, Chevy engineers had no idea they had created a future collectible because it was only… more»

Black and Chrome: 1994 Dodge Viper RT/10

It’s rare when you find a seller that is willing to overcompensate for his car’s flaws, but that seems to be what we have here in the case of the owner of this project-grade 1994 Dodge Viper RT/10. The… more»

Original 340/3-Speed: 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda

1970 was a great year to visit your Plymouth dealer, as there were several fine offerings in the lineup, including the Road Runner, the GTX, and that wacky Superbird with the NASCAR-winning nose and wing.  Another excellent choice for… more»

440 6-Pack V8: 1971 Plymouth Barracuda

Born from the roots of the Valiant compact in 1964, the Plymouth Barracuda came into its own in 1970. That’s when Chrysler bestowed it with a separate platform (though shared with the all-new Dodge Challenger). But the timing was… more»

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