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Estate Find: 1970 Oldsmobile Toronado GT W-34

What an incredible find this is. A Barn Finds reader sent in the tip for this 1970 Oldsmobile Toronado GT and didn’t leave their name, so thanks to them. This car checks so many boxes it’s not even funny,… more»

Estate Find: 1976 Pontiac Trans Am

This 4-speed 1976 Pontiac Trans Am is located in Cleveland, Ohio. It is said to be a one-owner Trans Am being sold from the original owner’s estate. The car appears to be nonrunning, and the seller states that the… more»

340 Swan Song: 1973 Dodge Challenger Rallye

I was surprised at the number of 1973 Dodge Challengers that have been covered here on BF. They were on their way out by ’73 and generally, aren’t the most desirable examples to own. They sold OK with about… more»

Hemi Orange Hot Rod: 1972 Plymouth Duster 340

As insurance premiums for muscle cars rose in the late 1960s, manufacturers started to shift consumers to smaller products with lower displacement engines. An automobile like the Plymouth Duster 340 could be as potent as a Chevelle 396 in… more»

57K Miles: 1977 Mercury Bobcat Villager Wagon

A Pinto wagon with woodgrain and wire wheelcovers, now that’s fancy. Wait, this is a 1977 Mercury Bobcat Villager Wagon? No wonder it’s so fancy. There really wasn’t that much difference between the Ford Pinto and Mercury Bobcat other… more»

1 of 1 Project: 1978 Ford Mustang Cobra II

As the original car had ballooned in its proportions, Ford reinvented its Mustang pony car. Dubbed the Mustang II when it debuted in 1974, the timing couldn’t have been better with gas prices starting to soar. Some 800 lbs…. more»

Numbers Matching: 1978 Chevrolet Camaro RS

The Chevy Camaro had a banner sales year in 1978, crushing the Ford Mustang for one of the few times that would happen. The Mustang was still a subcompact having its roots tied to the Ford Pinto. The Camaro’s… more»

Solid Tri-Power Project: 1965 Pontiac GTO

A Pontiac GTO is often near the top of the list of those searching for a vintage GM muscle car to take on as a project, and this 1965 model sure seems to tick a lot of the right… more»

Rare Pathfinder Conversion: 1977 Dodge Vancharger 4×4

Among the vehicle classes I’m sad to see has disappeared from the landscape, the aftermarket 4WD conversions to vans and trucks – done with the full support of the factory – is one of the bigger losses for enthusiasts…. more»

Raw And Ready: 1993 Viper RT-10

You’ve had 32,000 chances to grab up a Dodge Viper during a production cycle that lasted from 1992-2017 (with a couple of brief hiatuses thrown in). If you’ve blown it so far, here’s a 1993 Viper RT-10 that can… more»

Original Survivor: 1966 Ford Bronco

Some classics genuinely surprise me, and such is the case with this 1966 Ford Bronco. It is a dry-climate survivor that hasn’t been cut or modified. It lacks the rust issues that are often a hallmark of First Generation… more»

No Reserve: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am With an SD-455?

The seller claims that this 1979 Pontiac Trans Am is a former show car. It has undergone a few significant changes during its life, including a color change and an update to the engine under the hood. It is… more»

Lots of New Parts: No Reserve 1969 Ford Sport Bronco

It is quite common to find an enthusiast who commences a restoration only to decide they have too many projects to tackle. Such is the case with this 1969 Ford Sport Bronco. The seller has attended to most of… more»

Restored Minus Paint: 1968 Pontiac Firebird

About 30 years ago, my uncle had a faded red ’68 Firebird. I’m not sure I ever saw it move under its own power, but I was sure sad when he let it go. Ever since then, I’ve been… more»

Crew Cab Six Banger – 1971 Chevrolet Malibu

“Another 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu? Yup! This one’s got four doors. Oh, OK, that’s something different.” And yes, it is an unusual discovery as I couldn’t find another, with the same body configuration, that has been reviewed here on… more»

49K-Mile Luxury Roadster: 1991 Cadillac Allante

Cadillac’s marketing gurus referred to the Allante as an “Ultra-luxury roadster with coachwork designed and handcrafted in Italy by Pininfarina.” They were sure unusual to see in the showroom in the late 1980s and early 1990s. With over 21,000… more»

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