It’s been decades since the unveiling of the Indianapolis 500 pace car has been an exciting event, because it’s invariably been a Chevrolet performance car such as a Corvette or a Camaro. But for the majority of the 500’s… more»
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Showroom Drop-Top? 1973 Mercury Cougar XR7
The Ford Mustang sold so well at its introduction in 1964 that Mercury followed suit with the Cougar in 1967. They shared some of the same underpinnings, and the Cougar was positioned as a more upscale “pony car.” From… more»
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Rockford Tribute: 1974 Pontiac Firebird Esprit
Fictional private investigator Jim Rockford famously drove a series of gold Firebirds in James Garner’s popular TV series The Rockford Files, and the first of those Firebirds was a 1974 Esprit. I wouldn’t say Rockford tributes are coming out of… more»
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62k Original Miles: 1978 Pontiac Trans Am Y88 SE
Some classics leave buyers with potentially difficult decisions to make. Such is the case with this 1978 Pontiac Trans Am Y88 SE. It is an original and solid survivor with no pressing needs. However, what is the best path… more»
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31k Mile 1977 Pontiac Firebird
In 1977 Pontiac gave the Firebird another design haul. They added four square headlights, a lower profile formula hood, and several different engine options. These cars are about as iconic as it gets, their profile dots dozens of movies… more»
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Make Some Mach 1 Memories: 1972 Mustang SportsRoof
Crusty, crunchy, and looking like its paint was applied decades ago and allowed to deteriorate with time, this 1972 Ford Mustang Mach 1 SportsRoof is awaiting a new owner in Tempe, Arizona. That could be you, if you participate… more»
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19k Mile 7-UP Edition: 1990 Ford Mustang LX 5.0
Only 4,103 1990 Ford Mustang LX 5.0 7-UP cars were produced. Initially, the car was 7-UP inspired and designed for the NCAA basketball championship giveaway but it was canceled and Ford decided to produce a limited run for the… more»
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Worth Fixing? 1965 Ford Mustang Barn Find
The Ford Mustang had its coming out party at the New York World’s Fair on April 17, 1964. The car was met with such enthusiasm and success that the company would go on to sell nearly 1.3 million copies… more»
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32k Mile Grandma Car: 1968 Ford Mustang
The problem with rising to the top quickly means that competitors will come along to grab market share. That’s what happened to the Ford Mustang with sales of nearly 1.3 million units in 1964-66. With a restyle in 1967,… more»
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80k Original Miles: 1979 Pontiac Firebird Esprit
This 1979 Pontiac Firebird may not be an ultra-desirable Trans Am, but it is an extremely tidy Esprit that will cost its new owner a fraction of the price of a Trans Am in similar condition. It presents beautifully,… more»
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Survivor! 1975 Chevrolet Cosworth Vega
The Cosworth Vega must deserve a prize for longest incubation before birth, becoming a gleam in the eyes of Chevrolet General Manager John DeLorean as soon as the first Vega took up residence on GM’s drawing boards. The Vega… more»
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Dusty Driver? 1979 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
We’ve seen a few classics over the years at Barn Finds where an owner has an unusual approach, but I quite like the one taken by the seller with this 1979 Camaro Z28. They state that the Z28 is… more»
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One Owner 21 Years: 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302
The Boss 302 was a special edition of the popular Ford Mustang and was produced for only two years (1969 and 1970). With its own version of a 302 cubic inch V8, the Boss was the Mustang’s gateway into… more»
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‘Cuda 383 V8 Project: 1972 Plymouth Barracuda
It’s widely accepted that the Ford Mustang started the hot “pony car” market in 1964, but the Plymouth Barracuda got there first – 17 days earlier. The Barracuda never saw the sales potential of the Mustang but came closer… more»
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Modified 383 V8 Project: 1973 Chevrolet Camaro
Chevrolet Camaro sales bounced back to nearly 100,000 units in 1973 after an abysmal 1972 showing. That upward motion may have been helped by the addition of the fancier Type LT model which replaced the Super Sport. The seller’s… more»
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Easy Revival: No Reserve 1989 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z
Sometimes, life’s circumstances encroach on the classic car ownership experience and an owner’s pride and joy is consigned to a dusty corner of a shed or garage. Such is the case with this 1989 Camaro IROC-Z. It is a… more»
