A bit dilapidated but all there, this 1969 Pontiac Firebird has the promise of being what every Barn Finder hopes to lay his or her hands on: the elusive California original. Is this that car? It appears that it… more»
Pony Cars
Jul 4, 2022 • For Sale • 20 Comments
LT1 350 V8 Engine: 1970 Chevrolet Camaro
The second generation of the Chevy Camaro debuted in early calendar 1970, a few months late due to delays in getting the new car into production. As a result, 1970 assemblies were about half of the extended 1969 production… more»
At 41K Original Miles, This 1979 Camaro Z28 Is Stylin’!
Remember those pesky changes with emissions standards in the 1970’s that caused our most beloved cars to become mere shells of their former selves? It’s hard to forget, no matter how hard we try. Well, Chevrolet hit the drawing… more»
Jul 3, 2022 • For Sale • 11 Comments
400/4-Speed: 1975 Pontiac Trans Am
The 1975 model year brought one of the most significant styling changes for Pontiac’s Second Generation Trans Am. While most changes in the previous years had been confined mainly to bolt-on components, the 1975 Firebird range received a larger… more»
Jul 2, 2022 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Documented 390 GT! 1967 Ford Mustang
Just in time for America’s Independence Day, this patriotic pony car shows evidence of white, red, and blue paint jobs during its 55 years of service. The 1967 Ford Mustang GT lost its original 390 V8 and four-speed manual… more»
Jul 2, 2022 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Only Two Owners: 1972 Chevrolet Camaro
The 1972 model year was a dumpster fire for Chevrolet and – specifically – the Camaro. A six-month labor strike at the Norwood, Ohio plant (the only place the Camaro was built) slowed production to a trickle of what… more»
Jul 2, 2022 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Buried Treasure: 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback With No Reserve
Some barn and garage finds can be genuinely considered buried treasure, which is the case for our feature car. Hidden beneath a mountain of odds and ends is a 1967 Mustang Fastback in surprising condition. It needs restoration, but… more»
Jul 1, 2022 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Long-Term Owner: 1968 Shelby Mustang GT500
There has long been a belief that 1,140 Shelby GT500 Fastbacks rolled out of the factory in 1968, and our feature car’s owner mentions that figure in their listing. However, the internet can be a source of misinformation, which… more»
Jul 1, 2022 • For Sale • 17 Comments
A Not-Old Barn Find: 1986 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z
Think back on the trajectory we’ve come along such that a 1986 model Chevrolet Camaro is now a treasured barn find. Way back when, that status was reserved for cars of the 1960s. Then suddenly everyone had to have… more»
Jul 1, 2022 • For Sale • 8 Comments
390/4-Speed: 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback
There are many reasons why a classic car can find itself in hibernation. It could be because the owner wishes to preserve their investment, or an illness may prevent that person from climbing behind the wheel. In the case… more»
Jun 30, 2022 • For Sale • 12 Comments
‘Cuda 318 V8? 1973 Plymouth Barracuda
Chrysler saw demand for both of its “pony car” offerings fall off after 1970. That was due – at least in part – to higher insurance premiums on performance models and a detuning of engines after 1971 for lower… more»
Jun 30, 2022 • For Sale • 11 Comments
335,000 Miles! 1969 Chevrolet Camaro
This may be the highest mileage Chevrolet we’ve seen here on Barn Finds over the years. We’re told this 1969 Camaro has its original drivetrain and the V8 engine has been rebuilt twice to keep it going. It’s going… more»
Jun 29, 2022 • For Sale • 6 Comments
No Reserve Project: 1966 Ford Mustang
If the service sticker is an accurate indication, this 1966 Mustang has resided in this barn since 1982. For a desirable classic, that represents too many years of inactivity, and it deserves to be returned to active service. However,… more»
Jun 29, 2022 • For Sale • 2 Comments
Stored 40 Years: 1966 Ford Mustang Fastback
If you worked on the Ford assembly in the mid-1960s, you didn’t get much rest. And probably had more overtime than you wanted. From mid-1964 through the end of the 1966 model year, Ford built an unbelievable 1.3 million… more»
Jun 28, 2022 • For Sale • 3 Comments
Revived Pony Said to Scat: 1967 Ford Mustang
The Ford Mustang was many people’s favorite car in 1964-66, so revising it for 1967 was at least something of a gamble. Would people embrace the changes as the beloved original Pony Car grew in size? They did, to… more»
Jun 28, 2022 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Small Block Project: 1973 Chevrolet Camaro
The second generation of the Chevy Camaro had a lengthy production run, from 1970 to 81. In the early years, annual changes would usually be few, so the 1973 models looked a lot like the 1972s. This ’73 edition… more»
