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Original Ram Air: 1970 Pontiac GTO “The Judge”

This 1970 Pontiac GTO “The Judge” presents superbly. This is unsurprising, as it has just emerged from a rotisserie restoration where every aspect of the vehicle received copious TLC. It retains its numbers-matching Ran Air V8 under the hood,… more»

Turbo Survivor: 1989 Ford Probe GT

Performance cars are ones many of us enjoy, but buying them can be stressful. Why, you ask? Well, they’re typically subject to more aggressive driving simply because the experience of punching the throttle is so rewarding. Plus, vehicle aftermarkets… more»

Rare 1964 Chevrolet Nova Wagon Looks Good

Facebook Marketplace ads are always light on information, and that’s the case with this fairly rare and snow-covered 1964 Chevrolet Nova station wagon in Marion, Ohio. The owner wants $13,200. This particular car is very nostalgic for me, because… more»

Obscure Norwegian EV: 2011 Think City

2011 seems so incredibly long ago now, doesn’t it? It’s hard to believe that it has been 15 years since we only had a $14-trillion national debt (compared to $38-trillion today), Andy Rooney retired from 60 Minutes, and CNET… more»

A Cruiser, Not A Bruiser: 1966 Pontiac GTO Convertible

With a production total nudging 100,000 in that electrifying 1966 model year, it goes without saying that not every GTO was outfitted as a street fighter, especially if one were ordering a convertible (12,798 produced). This beautiful “Palmetto Green” convertible, brought… more»

18,000 Miles! 1988 Ford Mustang LX 5.0

As America emerged from the dark days of the mid-’70s to mid-’80s when V8s struggled to surpass 150 HP, Ford’s 5.0L V8 Mustang emerged as a serious affordable performer. Lightweights like this 1988 Ford Mustang LX 5.0 two-door sedan… more»

No Reserve Project: 1973 Ford Mustang Mach 1

Thinking back over some of the muscle cars that feature a cool fastback roofline, the 1971 through 1973 Ford Mustang Mach 1 is one of those quintessential examples, with that SportsRoof body style looking aggressive from just about every… more»

42K Miles? 1979 Lincoln Continental Town Coupe

How is it possible that we’ve only seen one other 1979 Lincoln Continental Town Coupe here on Barn Finds over the years, and that one was less than a year ago? They’re big cars, heavy cars, they use a… more»

Bonney Needs TLC: 1962 Pontiac Bonneville

From 1957 to 2005, the Bonneville played a key role in the Pontiac line-up. The third generation arrived in 1961 with a mild refresh in 1962. It was the most lavish of the Pontiac offerings, but got some internal… more»

429 4-Speed! 1969 Ford XL Convertible

OK, this one’s a bit curious. It’s advertised as a Galaxie 500 XL, but my research tells me that in ’69, you had either an XL or a Galaxie 500, but not both (the Galaxie 500 and XL went… more»

Special Stang: 15k Mile 1993 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra

Right before the end of the “Fox-chassis” era of Mustang production, Ford decided to do a special run of Mustang SVT Cobra models. There were only 4993 of them, and they came in just three colors: The often-seen red,… more»

Tri-Power Barn Find: 1958 Pontiac Bonneville Catalina

The Pontiac Bonneville began as a special edition of the Star Chief in 1957, then it became a series of its own in 1958, and finally expanded its offering to all body styles in 1959. All are riding on… more»

Original Paint And Interior: 1974 Ford Galaxie 500

After fifteen years, Ford decided to end production on the Galaxie 500 after 1974, making this oddly named “Pillared Hardtop” the last of its line for American production. As such, production numbers weren’t terribly impressive, with the luxurious LTD… more»

Fleetvan Unicorn: 1961 Jeep Willys FJ-3 Project in Ohio

Oddball utility vehicles have always been part of Jeep and Willys history, but few are as uncommon—or as instantly recognizable—as the Willys Fleetvan. This 1961 Jeep Willys FJ-3, currently listed on Facebook Marketplace in Canton, Ohio, is one of… more»

31k-Mile Survivor: 1971 AMC Ambassador Brougham

The Ambassador nameplate was one of the longest-running in the history of U.S. auto production (1927 to 1974). In the days following the merger between Nash and Hudson to form American Motors, the name would represent the finest car… more»

51k Mile 1954 Plymouth Savoy Sedan

During its run between 1951 and 1964, the Savoy served either as Plymouth’s entry-level or mid-range full-size automobile. In 1954, Plymouth cars wore styling that was a departure from both 1953 and 1955, as an indicator that boxy cars… more»