The biggest criticism leveled at cars from The Malaise Era is that they typically represented a triumph of style over substance. Classics like this 1980 Pontiac Trans Am possessed the iconic look but were sure to disappoint their owners… more»
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Mar 21, 2025 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Original Condition: 1980 Ford Mustang Cobra (?)
The most valuable of the street-going Fox Body Mustang Cobras is undoubtedly the ’93 model, the ultimate version of this long-running platform. With a 235-horsepower 5.0 V8 and SVT-tuned suspension, it’s hard to argue with the market, but one… more»
Mar 21, 2025 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Mach 1 Project: 1970 Ford Mustang
41,000! That’s how many 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1s were assembled, and by my count, I think we have reviewed every single one! Well, when enough’s just right, too much is perfect or something like that. Here’s another, but… more»
Mar 21, 2025 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Running V8 Four-Speed! 1965 Mustang Coupe
Newly revived after an estimated 15 years, this 1965 Ford Mustang coupe in Dallas, Texas shows high promise for a second life. Dry metal from a life in California and Texas, a running V8 four-speed powertrain, center console with… more»
Mar 21, 2025 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Spotless Presentation: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Rally Sport
While some classics barely generate a ripple when they hit the market, others garner significant interest seemingly effortlessly. This 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Rally Sport falls easily into the second category, and it only takes a brief look at the… more»
Mar 19, 2025 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Crinkled Project: 1972 Dodge Challenger
The Dodge Challenger arrived in 1970 and offered a variety of performance engines. But after 1971, the 383, 440, and 426 Hemi V8s were gone, leaving the 340 small block as the sole hot rod. This 1972 Challenger was… more»
Mar 19, 2025 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Entry-Level Project Pony: 1968 Ford Mustang Coupe
Before every car had to be a profitable financial “flip,” spotting a ragged old Mustang in someone’s yard instantly sparked visions of its potential in the minds of passing gearheads. If those days are not gone forever, listen softly… more»
Mar 18, 2025 • For Sale • 17 Comments
46k-Miles: One-Family I-6 1969 Chevrolet Camaro
Not all buyers shopping for a new Chevy Camaro in 1969 were looking for a muscle car. About 14% of them (or 1 in 7) were equipped with an inline-six engine rather than a V8. The seller’s car is… more»
Mar 18, 2025 • For Sale • 9 Comments
T-Tops and 396 Power: 1980 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
Almost everywhere you look, this 1980 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 has gotten some custom touches, including the outside, inside, and especially in the performance department. I’m pretty confident the seller is correct when he says this Chevy is a head-turner,… more»
Mar 17, 2025 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Two-Owner Project: 1970 Ford Mustang Fastback
Gauging whether a classic is desirable or ticks the boxes for those seeking a project candidate is sometimes challenging. However, the listing statistics for this 1970 Ford Mustang Fastback leave no such doubts. It is a two-owner project candidate… more»
Mar 17, 2025 • For Sale • 5 Comments
350-Equipped: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro
We’ve been fortunate to see a few promising project candidates recently cross our desks at Barn Finds, and this 1969 Chevrolet Camaro falls comfortably within that category. There is a way to go before it becomes a sparkling classic,… more»
Mar 17, 2025 • For Sale • 35 Comments
Pony Car Wannabe: 1975 AMC Hornet Two-Door Sedan
UPDATE – This 1975 AMC Hornet Two-Door Sedan is listed for sale again after it was featured last August here on Barn Finds. It’s posted here on craigslist and is still located in Visalia, California. The seller has dropped… more»
Mar 16, 2025 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Redbird Survivor: 1979 Pontiac Firebird
Pontiac offered a special Firebird appearance package from 1977 to 1981, named after their colors: Skybird, Redbird, and Yellowbird. The Redbird was produced in 1978-1979 and was all red. The Sky Bird was made in 1977-1978 and was painted… more»
Mar 15, 2025 • For Sale • 4 Comments
289 V8 Conversion: 1966 Ford Mustang
After a successful launch at the New York World’s Fair in April 1964, sales of the Ford Mustang exploded for the next 2 ½ years. By the time the last bell rang in 1966, more than 607,000 copies were… more»
Mar 15, 2025 • For Sale • 17 Comments
1 of 287 Hemi: 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T
Here’s one of the true icons of the muscle car era. A 1970 Dodge Challenger, equipped as an R/T with a numbers matching 426 cubic inch Hemi V8 (fewer than 300 were assembled). This one was treated to a… more»
Mar 15, 2025 • For Sale • 34 Comments
Rebuilt Powertrain: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
American manufacturers were playing for keeps during the glory days of the Trans Am Series. Adopting the “win on Sunday, sell on Monday” philosophy resulted in cars like the Mustang Boss 302 and the Camaro Z28. This Camaro rolled… more»
