American Classic Cars

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1 of Just 947 Built: 1975 Pontiac Trans Am 455 HO

For Pontiac fans, 1975 marked the end of an era. The 455 HO Trans Am bowed out after a short production run, making these cars highly sought after today. The seller of this example, listed in Kalama, Washington, says… more»

500 Horsepower 1975 Chevrolet Laguna S-3

One of the less frequently seen Chevelles is the Colonnade-style Laguna, or the Laguna S-3, as it became known as beginning in 1974.  The Laguna was introduced in 1973, the same year the Chevelle received a major redesign for… more»

4-Speed Sprint! 1964 Ford Falcon Convertible

Ford was working on a lot of excitement back in 1964. The April introduction of the Mustang was, of course, internationally newsworthy (even Ian Fleming’s blockbuster Goldfinger, filmed in ’64, featured the new pony car), and the lowly compact… more»

One Family from New: 1969 Pontiac Firebird 400

Every now and then, a listing pops up that stops you in your tracks, not because it’s a wild restomod or a high-dollar show car, but because of how unusually original and well-optioned it is. That’s the case with… more»

Needs Finishing: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396

If you’re the type of enthusiast who admits a lack of ability when it comes to panels and paint, but you still long to tackle a project build, this 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 might be right up your… more»

Drives Like New: 1942 Buick Special Sedanet

Given that Buick’s 1942 model year began in October 1941 and ended in February 1942, it may come as no surprise that fewer than 100,000 of them were sold, and of those, a mere 5,981 were Model 48S Special… more»

No Reserve: 1964 Chevrolet Corvette

Are you feeling brave? You are? That’s good, because it might mean that you are up to the challenge of restoring this 1964 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible. Scrolling through the seller’s images confirms that this classic needs everything, and although… more»

1978 Chevrolet Corvette Indy Pace Car With 21 Genuine Miles

Some enthusiasts will spend the money on a shiny new classic, squirreling it away for years, hoping that it will prove to be a rock-solid long-term investment. Chevrolet’s 1978 Corvette Indy Pace Car Edition was one of the more… more»

455/4-Speed: 1971 Pontiac Trans Am

By 1971, the writing was on the wall, with manufacturers and the buying public aware that upcoming legislative changes would have a profound impact on high-performance models. However, there were still some pretty impressive cars available that satisfied the… more»

Nomad Imitator Project: 1957 Ford Del Rio

The 1957-58 Del Rio was the successor to Ford’s also short-lived (1956) Parklane. Both were attempts to market a 2-door “sport wagon” like the Chevrolet Nomad and Pontiac Safari. The Del Rio was essentially a fancy Ranch Wagon with… more»

1964 Pro Street Falcon with FE Engine!

There have been so many different styles of cars written about here on Barn Finds. From original survivors to Hollywood cars, every sub-genre of this hobby has been covered. But one of the lesser represented styles is the Pro… more»

Weekend Project: 1965 Mercury Park Lane

On two occasions in the 1950s and 1960s, the Park Lane was positioned as the top trim level of Mercury’s full-size automobiles. The moniker was coined from the name of Henry Ford’s estate in Michigan (Fair Lane). The seller… more»

Drives Like A Dream: 1966 Pontiac Grand Prix

Looking for all the world like a cross between a muscle car and a personal luxury coupe is this beautiful “Martinique Bronze” 1966 Pontiac Grand Prix. The craigslist seller from Orlando, Florida, says that this is a numbers-matching, 80,000-mile… more»

Tribute Van: 1977 Dodge B200 Yamahauler

As far as I know, we’ve only seen one other Dodge Van Yamahauler here on Barn Finds over the years, and that one was also a tribute rather than the real thing. That isn’t a bad thing at all…. more»

Cheap Wheels Orphan: 2001 Saturn LW300

Remember Saturn Corp., the division of General Motors, whose slogan was, “A different kind of company, a different kind of car”? They were known for their unique culture that was embraced by both employees and customers. And for body… more»

43k One-Family Miles: 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight

The period in which it was produced is an important factor in defining a great luxury auto, and in the late seventies, the Ninety-Eight was doing a fine job representing Oldsmobile as its flagship model.  Even though the car… more»

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