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One Owner Survivor: 1976 Oldsmobile 442

The 442 (or 4-4-2) was born in 1964 as Oldsmobile’s entry into the new mid-size muscle car market. It was a series of its own from 1968 to 1971 and then reverted to option status through the end of… more»

Dirty Garage Find: 1970 Pontiac Executive

The Executive was a short-lived Pontiac nameplate, replacing the Star Chief from 1967 to 1970. It rode on the Bonneville’s longer wheelbase but had a trim level similar to the Catalina. It was the least popular of the full-size… more»

Stored 55 Years: 1957 Dodge Coronet Lancer

During the “Forward Look” model years of 1957-59, the Coronet was the entry-level Dodge. If you ordered a Coronet as a 2-door hardtop, they were also designated as Lancers. These automobiles helped influence styling in Detroit for the next… more»

Mustero Tribute: 1968 Ford Mustang

Sales of the Ford Mustang peaked at 607,000 units in 1966. Its popularity was enough for a dealer in Beverly Hills, California, to lobby to build the “Mustero,” a cross between a Mustang and a Ranchero pickup. But, as… more»

Rare 1LE: 1991 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 With 1,699 Original Miles!

We are no strangers to low-mile classics at Barn Finds. However, one occasionally surfaces that seems to rewrite the rules. Such is the case with this 1991 Chevrolet Camaro Z28. Its presentation is superb, and the original owner’s decision… more»

Original 390: 1969 Ford Mustang GT

Ford released the Mach 1 as a new addition to its Mustang range in 1969, and few people realized the new model sounded the death knell for the GT variant. The fact the GT was available across all body… more»

Like New: 1982 Dodge Rampage

The 1980s was a period of reinvention for the American automotive industry. The “bigger is better” philosophy made way for smaller models that utilized aerodynamic improvements and lighter curb weights to recapture lost performance and respectable fuel consumption. No… more»

1972 Chevrolet Impala Custom Coupe 400 V8

Coming in only around three inches shorter than a new Chevy Suburban, this 1972 Chevrolet Impala Custom Coupe is an imposing car, even today in a world gone mad with giant, bloated SUVs that people “need” because they may… more»

273/4-Speed: 1965 Plymouth Barracuda

Ford is often acknowledged as the creator of the pony car sector, but Chrysler beat it to the punch with its Plymouth Barracuda. Mere days separated the pair, but the most significant difference was the publicity generated by the… more»

Half A Bubble-Top: 1961 Chevrolet Impala

The “bubble-top” Sport Coupe was offered in both Bel Air and Impala trim in 1961. The following year, it was only available on the former as the latter went with a more formal look. This 1961 Impala is more… more»

No Reserve: 1977 AMC Matador Coupe

Every marque has a legion of dedicated enthusiasts passionate about almost every model the company produced. I am probably not that devoted to AMC, but I have long admired the company for being bold and daring. The results of… more»

Rare Muscle Car: 1969 AMC Hurst SC/Rambler

The SC/Rambler (aka “Scrambler”) was a one-year muscle car from American Motors. It was based on the American/Rogue during that car’s last outing on the AMC roster. Armed with a 390 cubic inch V8, the 1,512 SC/Ramblers that were… more»

Reader Rescue: 1966 Ford Mustang Fastback

Restoring a rusty and beat-up classic car is no small task, especially if you undertake the entire project yourself! Reader David B recently shared photos of his Mustang Fastback, and he transformed this wreck into a street machine worth… more»

521 Cubic Inches! 1977 Ford Mustang II Cobra

If there is a complaint about the Mustang II (1974-1978), it is that it was underpowered. Despite that, it was a tremendous seller and had some neat graphics, but it was slow. However, the owner of this 1977 Ford… more»

Select One: Trio of 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z28s

To compete in the Sports Car Club of America’s Trans Am series, Chevrolet introduced the Z28 option in the Camaro in 1968. It came with an exclusive 302 cubic inch V8 that met Trans Am displacement limitations. The model… more»

Rare Martinique Blue 1978 Pontiac Trans Am

Martinique Blue was a one-year-only color in 1978. This 1978 Pontiac Trans Am is located in Las Vegas, Nevada, and the data tag on the cowl indicates that it is a Code 24 Martinique Blue car. It was repainted… more»

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