When the Plymouth Valiant grew up, it became the Barracuda. Produced from 1964 through 1974 in three generations, and serving as a template for three stylists (Elwood Engel, John Herlitz and Milt Antonick), the Barracuda was Chrysler’s attempt to… more»
Pony Cars
Dec 24, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Two Owner Survivor: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am
We always welcome input from our readers at Barn Finds, because, without you, we would cease to exist. Your comments provide praise where it is deserved, but also correct us when we make glaring mistakes. You are a seemingly… more»
Dec 24, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
60k Documented Miles: 1970 Dodge Challenger Convertible
When Dodge released the Challenger in 1970, it offered something to appeal to every taste and budget. While some buyers focused on outright performance, the first owner of this Convertible craved luxury and comfort. It remains a genuine survivor… more»
Dec 24, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Original 428-CJ Ram Air: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1
By the end of the 1960s, American manufacturers were deeply committed to the horsepower war, resulting in some of the most potent classics to grace our roads. This 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 is a perfect embodiment of that… more»
Dec 24, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
72k Mile 1969 Shelby GT350
The famous GT350 was known to be the high-performance version of the Mustang named after the renowned Carroll Shelby, though he wasn’t involved with the production of the 1969. 1,086 fastbacks were produced in 1969 making this a rare… more»
Dec 23, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Barnyard Find: 1979 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
Despite being almost unchanged in 1979, the Chevy Camaro had a record sales year (beating the extended 1969 15-month run). Perhaps buyers hadn’t yet taken to the new Fox-body Ford Mustang that replaced the Mustang II that year. This… more»
Dec 22, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Tidy Driver: 1965 Ford Mustang
As 2024 draws to a close, the world is slowly recovering from “Taylor Swift-itis.” The Pennsylvania-born singer wowed audiences across the globe during her “The Eras Tour,” earning millions of dollars through the sale of concert tickets and merchandise… more»
Dec 20, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Semi-Barn Find: 1966 Ford Mustang Drop-Top
Few U.S. nameplates have sold more than 600,000 copies in a single model year. And one of those would be the 1966 Ford Mustang. Everyone at the company must have been working overtime to produce 607,568 of them along… more»
Dec 20, 2024 • For Sale • 26 Comments
1 of 296: 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T SE
Dodge’s Challenger would be the last to join the “pony car” movement of the late 1960s. But it’s probably at the top of the list of collectors who go in for the genre. This example of one of the… more»
Dec 20, 2024 • For Sale • 43 Comments
Recently Revived: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
There is a fear amongst enthusiasts that the supply of desirable barn finds will eventually trickle to a halt. If this 1967 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 is an accurate guide, that day should be many years into the future. The… more»
Dec 19, 2024 • For Sale • 2 Comments
T-Top: 1979 Pontiac Firebird Esprit
Tony Primo found this clean 1979 Pontiac Firebird Esprit for sale in Foxlake, Illinois. The car is listed here on Craigslist and the seller is asking $14,500. The odometer shows 80k miles and the interior shows very little wear…. more»
Dec 19, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Numbers-Matching: 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 429 Drag Pack
Some classics blend into the background, while others can’t help but command attention and respect. This 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 429 would have fallen into the second category in its prime. From its desirable paint shade to its powerful… more»
Dec 19, 2024 • For Sale • 3 Comments
2nd Gen Survivor: 1979 Pontiac Firebird Formula
For most of its early years, there were four levels of the Pontiac Firebird that you could order. It began with the base Firebird, followed by the Esprit with a higher level of trim, then the Formula which introduced… more»
Dec 18, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Perfect Survivor? 1996 Pontiac Trans Am SLP Firehawk
We’re no strangers to bold seller claims at Barn Finds, although most typically revolve around exceptionally low odometer readings. However, when someone describes a classic with twenty-eight years of active service under its belt as “perfect,” it deserves close… more»
Dec 18, 2024 • For Sale • 6 Comments
340 Six-Pack: 1970 Dodge Challenger T/A
A couple of E-Bodies that don’t show up in the marketplace as often as some of the others are the Plymouth AAR Cuda and its corporate cousin, the Dodge Challenger T/A. These are both one-year-only offerings, produced as 1970… more»
Dec 17, 2024 • For Sale • 3 Comments
Turbocharged Project: 1980 Pontiac Trans Am
One of the most famous movie cars of the 1970s was the black Pontiac Trans Am, driven by Burt Reynolds in the 1977 hit flick, Smokey and the Bandit. As a result, Trans Am sales went through the roof… more»
