Muscle Cars

Stunning 1969 Oldsmobile Cutlass S W31

Enthusiasts seeking a spotless and desirable classic acknowledge that they will almost inevitably have to pay a premium to park the car of their dreams in their garage. Such is the case with this 1969 Oldsmobile Cutlass S W31…. more»

Rare LS6 Barn Find: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454

Throughout the second half of the 1960s, the Chevelle SS 396 was one of the hottest muscle cars in the mix. In 1970, the automobile got even bolder with the introduction of the 454 cubic inch V8 (hence, those… more»

4-Speed Wagon! 1964 Oldsmobile F85

In 1964, General Motors shifted some of its compacts to a mid-size platform. The move included Buick, Pontiac, and Oldsmobile – with the latter fielding the F85 and Cutlass models. There were plenty of F85s on the road in… more»

GTOAA National Award Winner: 1971 Pontiac GTO

What a difference a year can make! The apex of the muscle car movement occurred in ’70 but things started to unravel in ’71. The combination of performance car insurance premium surcharges and the Clean Air Act conspired to… more»

R-Code 428 Project: 1969 Ford Torino Cobra Jet

Based on performance, things didn’t get much better for the 1969 Ford Torino than how this one started out, so I hope somebody has the time, skills, and wallet full of cash it will take to get this one… more»

Unfinished Business: 1975 Chevrolet Camaro

If you were around in 1975, you may remember that was the year that catalytic converters were added to all new cars. That required unleaded gasoline to become more plentiful and our neighborhood station added a third pump to… more»

Buick Turbo V6 Power: 1989 Pontiac Trans Am Pace Car

Today we live in a world where minivans can lay down quarter-mile times that would embarrass some of the sixties’ most highly regarded muscle cars.  People forget that the muscle car era went on life support in the early… more»

Rare Threads: 1973 AMC Pierre Cardin Javelin AMX

The AMX started out as a stand-alone, two-seater offering in the AMC lineup when it was introduced as a 1968 model, but by 1971 had become a more high-performance version of the second-generation Javelin.  For those desiring some over-the-top… more»

1969 Ford Mustang Fastback Garage Find

In the late ’60s, Mustangs were marketed as the young-spirited vehicle option. They are long, low, wide, and roomy. They are cars that are both performance and luxury-oriented. Nearly everyone has heard of the Mustang, and for good reason:… more»

Tri-Power Project: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster

’68 Corvettes were designed to be both smooth and powerful. The design team for this model made some bold design shifts. They moved to a longer, more sleek-looking body. The example at hand is for auction on eBay. The… more»

Muscle Drop-Top: 1969 Buick GS 400 Convertible

It is often said that we can’t have it all, but this 1969 Buick Gran Sport 400 Convertible demonstrates that we can go close. This exceptionally tidy classic features stunning looks, impressive performance, and a long list of factory… more»

Just Two Owners! 1987 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

We’ve seen a lot of the fourth-generation Chevy Monte Carlos here on Barn Finds (1981 to 1988 years). And, interestingly, most of them seem to be the NASCAR-inspired Aerocoupe from 1986 and 1987. But that’s not the case with… more»

Rust-Free Project: 1969 Pontiac GTO Convertible

While many enthusiasts dream of the day they can park a desirable classic project in their workshop, some find the prospect of rust repairs as part of their build daunting. However, this 1969 Pontiac GTO Convertible rides to the… more»

Pure 70’s Modified 1975 Pontiac Trans Am

Well, Tony Primo found another unique car for sale and this one is a modified 1975 Pontiac Trans Am. This particular car is apparently being sold by the family who purchased it in 1978 and stored it 1986. The… more»

97K Mile 1993 Ford Mustang Cobra SVT

Ford released the SVT Cobra in 1992 at the Chicago Auto Show. The cars were highly upgraded versions of their base model Mustangs. They were smoother, faster, and arguably cooler. The example is said to have 97,525 miles and… more»

Only 30k Miles? 1969 Ford Ranchero

The 1969 Ford Ranchero was marketed as a sleek and sporty luxury pick-up. Ford designed the car to have excellent handling and offered a variety of powerful engine options. The example at hand is said to have 30k miles… more»

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