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1 of 5: 1967 Ford Thunderbird “Apollo”

From its conception in 1955, the Ford Thunderbird was a personal luxury car that had a long run in dealer showrooms. It shed its 2-seat configuration in 1958 and would carry at least four passengers in the future (until… more»

Upgrades Included: 1978 Buick Skylark Landau

UPDATE – This original time capsule 1978 Buick Skylark is still listed for sale after it was featured here on Barn Finds back in early December, but there has been a big drop in the asking price. The seller… more»

Indy Pace Car: 1980 Pontiac Turbo Trans Am

It’s a pretty big honor for an auto manufacturer to have one of their offerings pace the Indy 500, but for that model to also serve those duties during the same year for the Daytona 500 race was unheard… more»

Showroom Survivor: 1975 Bricklin SV-1

Want to drive the results of a mad scientist-type car designer’s vision, but not put all your kids’ college funds at risk? Then a Bricklin SV-1 might be your ticket. Check out this listing here on craigslist for a… more»

24k Original Miles: 1973 Ford Pinto Station Wagon

The Ford Pinto was often criticized due to issues suffered by early vehicles. They were viewed as disposable items, and many found their way to scrapyards decades ago. However, this 1973 Station Wagon is a genuine survivor that has… more»

Supreme Survivor: 1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass Brougham

Just as GM’s full-size B-body cars got the shrinkeroo applied for the ’77 model year, the colonnade intermediate A-bodies were dealt the same hand for ’78. It was a big deal at Oldsmobile because the Cutlass colonnades, the ’77… more»

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»

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»

84k Original Miles: 1985 AMC Eagle Limited Wagon

The AMC Eagle was a ground-breaking vehicle that offered owners a sure-footed driving experience, courtesy of its all-wheel-drive configuration. They have demonstrated excellent lasting power, and we’ve seen a few cross our desks over the years at Barn Finds…. more»

Did It Sell? Rare 1972 Pontiac Catalina Convertible

The Catalina was Pontiac’s bread-and-butter car for four decades (through the 1950s and into the early 1980s). It might be considered the GM division’s equivalent of the Chevy Impala. With a redesign in 1971, the Catalina sported an all-new… more»

Original Paint? 1972 Dodge Charger Rallye

Its consistent casting as the hero car has clearly labeled the 1968-1970 Dodge Charger “America’s Protagonist” when it comes to movie vehicles. But what about the third-generation Charger, which was produced from 1971-1974? I’ll argue that it’s sinister enough… more»

Complete Resto Candidate: 1965 Pontiac GTO

If I were to state my favorite Pontiac GTO, it would probably be the sophomore edition such as this 1965 hardtop which comes to us courtesy of  Mike F. It’s hard for me to put my finger on the… more»

Four-Door Survivor: 1965 Dodge D200 Crew Cab

Can a vehicle be a survivor if it’s been repainted? If not, maybe the title should be Four-Door Project rather than “Survivor” as this one has clearly been painted, right over dents and rust and everything else. I always… more»

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»

Factory Overhead Cam! 1969 Pontiac Firebird

Limelight Green with a gold interior and a dark green convertible top. That’s how this 1969 Pontiac Firebird in Blossomwood, Alabama left the factory, according to its body tag, and that’s what you see today. On top of that,… more»

Original Paint! 1968 Schwinn Sting-Ray Fastback Five-Speed

What kind of bike did you have when you first learned to ride? Mine was a lemon yellow Sting-Ray, with a sparkly seat, girly streamers off the handlebars and a white basket in front. That little Sting-Ray was a… more»

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