The Pontiac Firebird was in its third year in 1969, having been launched in 1967 along with the Chevrolet Camaro to do battle with the Ford Mustang. It was the third most popular entry in the pony car market… more»
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Show Winner: 1977 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 4-Speed
This 1977 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 is listed here on Craigslist. Mitchell G. found it for sale and it is located in Richmond, Virginia. The seller represents that the odometer reflects 76,000 miles. The Chevrolet Camaro Z28 was reintroduced in… more»
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Out Of The Barn! 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454
I think it’s a toss-up as to what gets more coverage here, first-gen Mustangs or 1970 Chevrolet Chevelles. Regardless of coverage, when one builds a better mousetrap, one usually wants to promote it by all available means. However, that… more»
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SS Clone Project or Parts: 1970 Chevrolet Nova
The third generation of the Chevy Nova (1968 to 1972) is a popular one to clone as a Super Sport. They’re light automobiles that can accommodate larger engines, and the VINs won’t usually give the cars away. This 1970… more»
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Show Or Race? 1967 Dodge Dart 340
Back in 1967 at your Dodge dealership, the Dart 270 was the mid-level offering in the model’s lineup, coming standard with a 170 cubic-inch Slant Six under the hood. Next in line was the larger 225 CI Slant Six,… more»
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Luck O’ The Irish: 1985 Ford Mustang SSP
As you can imagine, we cover Fox Body Ford Mustangs all the time here on BF. Some, such as this 1985 example, are Special Service Package (SSP) police interceptors. None, to the best of my knowledge however, have ever… more»
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Rust-Free, Runs Well: 1964 Mercury Comet Cyclone
With no Mustang-fighter on deck until the 1967 Cougar’s introduction and no intermediate body style after the Meteor was cancelled, the Mercury Comet had to wear several hats beginning in 1964. It was Mercury’s bread-and-butter economy car in addition… more»
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Worth Saving? 1970 Dodge Dart Swinger 340
What we have here is a genuine 1970 Dodge Dart Swinger 340 (per the VIN), but unfortunately, it doesn’t appear to have done much swinging lately. Modified for drag racing, this Dart has been echoing the sounds of silence… more»
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42k Original Miles: 1971 Plymouth Road Runner
Although the muscle car market was shrinking dramatically by 1971, buyers could still hand over their cash for vehicles deserving that label. This Plymouth Road Runner hails from that year, and while it isn’t the most potent version offered,… more»
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20k Miles? Beautiful 1968 Plymouth GTX
Amid the hubbub around the hot new Plymouth Road Runner in 1968, the Chrysler division’s other muscle car got almost overlooked. That was the GTX, a premium B-body performance car that was in production from 1967 to 1971. This… more»
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1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442 Convertible Survivor
A long-term ownership history is viewed favorably by many enthusiasts keen to park a classic in their garage. This 1972 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible ticks that box, having been part of the same family for fifty years. It also presents… more»
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Nicely Optioned: 1970 Pontiac GTO Convertible
I am about to state something extremely controversial: Sometimes outright performance is not the most important characteristic when an enthusiast searches for a classic to park in their garage. Okay, maybe that statement wasn’t that controversial, because we see… more»
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Numbers-Matching: 1970 Plymouth Road Runner
We always appreciate input from our readers at Barn Finds, whether it is via article feedback or referring classics for us to feature. Therefore, I must say a big thank you to Barn Finder Mitchell G. for spotting this… more»
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Rare 1970 Pontiac Trans Am Ram Air III Project!
The Trans Am was introduced by Pontiac in 1969. It was a limited-production muscle car that saw fewer than 700 copies. The following year, with a redesign, the tally grew to just over 3,000 units, making it the rarest… more»
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Custom Chameleon Paint: 1968 Chevrolet Impala SS
One dilemma often encountered during a custom restoration is choosing the proper color for the exterior, which can be tough to decide with so many excellent options available today. A broader idea is to use a color-changing finish, commonly… more»
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Petty Blue! 1971 Plymouth Roadrunner
The performance car craze was in full swing by the mid 1960s, but as the genre advanced, the feature-content rose – and so did prices. Compounding the price problem, larger engines were ringing alarms at insurers, who began charging… more»
