It is hard to believe that someone could walk into their local Dodge dealership in 1970, slap down the money for one of America’s most iconic muscle cars, and then only drive it for 5-years. That is the story… more»
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Aug 25, 2020 • For Sale • 63 Comments
1 of 794,428! 1988 Yugo GV
Ok, technically this 1988 Yugo GV was made for the US market so it would be 1 of 141,651 but even that number is impressive. How the company sold over 140,000 cars in the US is wild to think… more»
Aug 25, 2020 • For Sale • 5 Comments
BOGO: 1978 and 1979 Pontiac Firebirds
The second generation of Pontiac’s pony car, which was produced between 1970 and 1981, was hugely popular. Some of the demand was stimulated in the late 1970s from the success of the Smokey & The Bandit movies that “starred”… more»
Aug 25, 2020 • For Sale • 24 Comments
1 of 65! 1971 Jeepster Commando Hurst Edition
The 1971 Jeepster Hurst Edition seems like a pretty rare bird. According to the seller, you are looking at one of only 65 known survivors! Although they seem to be exceedingly rare, we featured one here on Barn Finds… more»
Aug 25, 2020 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Rare Color: 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Chevrolet unveiled the Monte Carlo to the world in 1970, and this spotless example hails from that year of production. Considering that Chevrolet managed to sell just shy of 470,000 First-Generation Monte Carlos during its 3-year production run, these… more»
Aug 25, 2020 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Fix and Drive? 1975 AMC Gremlin
For 1970, AMC re-invented its approach to compact cars by replacing the rather staid American with the new Hornet. As an encore and a shot at the sub-compact imports, too, the Gremlin followed a few months later. The Gremlin… more»
Aug 24, 2020 • For Sale • 10 Comments
43k Mile Project: 1973 Chevrolet Nova
The impact of the OPEC oil embargo had its effect on new car sales for 1973. Nova sales that year were up six percent over ’72 and ’74 would grow by another six percent. The car had its first… more»
Aug 24, 2020 • For Sale • 52 Comments
Rare 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS 454 – No Reserve!
Here’s one that’s not seen often and wasn’t a standout back when new, a 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS 454. The entire package was played down and only a discrete rocker panel badge alluded to what was under the… more»
Aug 24, 2020 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Is This 1971 Ford Maverick Grabber Worth Saving?
One of many overlooked vehicles from the 1970s is the Ford Maverick. Of course, the regular models weren’t much to sneeze at, but the Grabber, Sprint, and Stallion package cars stood apart from the rest back then, and still… more»
Aug 24, 2020 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Dual Quads! 1964 Plymouth Fury
Fresh from a two-year restoration, this blinding yellow Fury offers an interesting engine in an interesting body. The 1964 Plymouth Sport Fury in Vernon, British Columbia, Canada features mostly numbers-matching original equipment including its engine. Updated wheels and tires… more»
Aug 24, 2020 • For Sale • 16 Comments
The Other One: 1985 Yamaha YT125 Tri-Moto
Most of us know of the famous Honda ATC90, arguably the one that started it all in 1970, as in the three-wheeler craze. This is the other one, or one of the other ones as many motorcycle companies made… more»
Aug 24, 2020 • For Sale • 25 Comments
One Family Owned: 1972 Chevrolet Camaro
Talk about clean! First-Second-gen Chevrolet Camaros turn up all the time but they are usually in seriously “messed-with” condition unless they are completely restored, high dollar Z28s or SS models. This example, which is listed as being in “original… more»
Aug 24, 2020 • For Sale • 5 Comments
1 of 502 Racer! 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 Evolution
America’s National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) includes the phrase “Stock Car” because it featured, for decades, stock-bodied cars akin to what common citizens could purchase. The phrase “Win on Sunday, sell on Monday” drove healthy competition,… more»
Aug 24, 2020 • For Sale • 3 Comments
Popular Project Car: 1979 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
The Camaro joined the pony car fray in 1967, but it would be the 1979 model year when Chevy would sell the largest number of Camaros, before or since. More than 282,000 Camaros rolled off the assembly line that… more»
Aug 24, 2020 • For Sale • 5 Comments
RWD Cruiser: 1976 GMC Suburban
This 1976 GMC Suburban represents the other side of the coin as it applies to owning a full-size vintage square body. It’s the two-wheel-drive version, which means it’s ideal for simply cruising low and slow without any need to… more»
Aug 24, 2020 • Our Projects • 67 Comments
Fitch’s Folly! Todd’s 1981 Imperial by Chrysler
Life is too short for boring cars! Having to decide *not* to buy an old car once a week comes with the territory here at Barnfinds, and last week, for the first time in three years, I bought one… more»
