During the early days, Pontiac had high hopes that its new Grand Am would become a strong competitor in the domestic marketplace for buyers who were taking note of European offerings that combined luxurious and sporty features in a… more»
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Small Giant: 1980 Bolens G154 Diesel 4WD Tractor
With no numbers, VIN, or data plate shown in the photos or listed in the description, I’m not 100% positive this is a 1980 tractor, but that’s my best guess, given the info out there on them. This late-1970s/early-1980s… more»
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Sub-$20K Supercar: 1990 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1
Sometimes, there is a tell-tale sign that a car is simply not going to over-perform in the coming years as it relates to value. The C4 chassis Chevrolet Corvette has long been a bargain, but sadly, far too many… more»
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Indie Muscle Car: 1968 AMC Rebel SST
American Motors Corporation began muscling its way into the performance car niche in the late 1960s. It was a fruitful period that saw the AMX, the Javelin, and the Rebel SST emerge from the company’s economy-car portfolio. Offered with… more»
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Beautiful 455/4-Speed: 1971 Pontiac Trans Am
One of the joys of writing for Barn Finds is that some classics force us to sit back, draw a deep breath, and say, “Wow!” Such is the case with this 1971 Pontiac Trans Am. Its presentation is superb,… more»
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53k Original Miles: 1973 Chevrolet Corvette 454/4-Speed
When Chevrolet shoehorned a big-block under the hood of the Corvette, the plan wasn’t merely to match the best European sports cars offered. The intention was to leave them eating the Corvette’s dust. The plan was a success because… more»
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450hp! 1968 Chevrolet Camaro SS
At first glance, this 1968 Chevrolet Camaro SS seems to wear 350 badges on its front fenders. However, closer inspection reveals that they actually say “383,” proclaiming to the world that the Crate Motor hiding under its hood is… more»
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Upgraded 440: 1969 Plymouth GTX
Some classics generate barely a blip on the radar when they hit the market, while others grab the attention of enthusiasts seeking a project candidate. This 1969 Plymouth GTX falls into the second category, with twenty people adding it… more»
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Priced To Sell! 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis LS
The second I saw this 2007 Mercury Marquis LS, I thought, “Florida Man! It’s gotta’ be from the Sunshine State!” C’mon, it’s beigy-tan-silver, has only logged 76K miles, and just has that vibe. And sho’ enough, this baby’s from… more»
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Early Muscle Car? 1959 Rambler Rebel V8
The Rambler Rebel debuted in 1957 and would set the stage for mid-size performance cars of the ‘60s. It was only available with a V8 engine displacing 327 cubic inches. So, it was a light car given the horsepower-to-weight… more»
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Bad Boy in Black: 1979 Dodge Magnum
The Magnum was a two-year Dodge (1978-79) that was developed because the Charger was no longer qualified for NASCAR competition. Richard Petty was the lead team for these cars, and while he had some success, he never won a… more»
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Crate 350 V8: 1972 Chevrolet El Camino
The El Camino was revived in 1964 on the new mid-size Chevelle platform and was still based on a 2-door station wagon. The whole Chevelle line got a redesign in 1968, and the period from then until 1972 may… more»
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26 Years Owned: 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 Convertible
If you were a Ford fan in 1964, it didn’t get much racier than a Rangoon Red Galaxie 500 Convertible such as this one (at least until the Mustang was introduced in April). While the bucket-seated XL might have… more»
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Sunshine Yellow Survivor: 1977 AMC Pacer Wagon
Sunshine Yellow is a great, cheery color for a Pacer. It would be a shame not to be able to find this car in a sea of silver, black, white, and gray SUVs in a parking lot, so the… more»
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Collector Owned: 1970 Plymouth GTX 440 V8
The Plymouth GTX was a premium muscle car produced from 1967 to 1971. It was for those buyers who wanted more than the budget-minded Road Runner could offer. The car also sold in far fewer numbers than its austere… more»
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Big Block Oddball: 1973 Chevrolet One-Ton 454
Some craigslist listings feel like they need a second read, and this 1973 Chevrolet 1-ton truck out of El Cajon, California is one of them. Listed for $6,500 or best offer, it’s described as a daily-driven 454-powered truck with… more»
