All Silver 10th Anniversary: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am

Pontiac celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Trans Am in 1979 with a special edition of its popular muscle car. In 1979, production reached 117,108, and Pontiac built 7,500 10th Anniversary Edition Trans Ams that featured unique two-tone paint… more»

NASCAR Special: 1986 Pontiac Grand Prix 2+2

Over a decade has passed since I last hung up my helmet and called time on my racing exploits, but I remain as passionate about motorsport as I have ever been. That makes classics like this 1986 Pontiac Grand… more»

No Reserve: 1985 AMC Eagle 4×4 Wagon

The AMC Eagle 4×4 Wagon was a groundbreaking vehicle that deserved greater success than it achieved. Its all-wheel-drive system offered excellent traction on loose surfaces, and the Wagon could comfortably seat a family of five. This 1985 example is… more»

Stored Decades: 1955 Pontiac Chieftain Catalina

I’m sure I’m not the only person on Barn Finds who is comfortable taking a chance on buying a car sight unseen if the price is right (or is negotiable). The key to happiness in that corner of the car-buying world… more»

Could Be A Bargain! 1968 MGC GT Project

The owner of this relatively rare 1968 MGC-GT doesn’t want to waste a lot of words in his Craigslist post from Clackamas, Oregon (near Portland). “1968 MGC GT, $4950.00, runs good, been sitting, needs paint.” We further learn it… more»

British Acura: 1988 Sterling 825 SL

As automotive enthusiasts, it’s only natural to have guilty pleasures. The best thing to do is have one that is actually a good car, like, say, an obnoxious Shelby Cobra replica, or a turbocharged Porsche 930. When you have… more»

75k Mile 1976 Buick Century Pace Car

This coming Sunday, in addition to being a day of contemplation, is one of the most active days of the year for international motorsports, as race fans can look forward to Formula One’s Monaco Grand Prix, NASCAR’s Coca-Cola 600,… more»

Six Figure Build: Lamborghini Countach Replica

Over the last few years, we have seen Lamborghini Countach prices rise significantly. These were never cheap cars to buy, but as an iconic 1980s performance vehicle, it was somewhat inevitable that prices would begin a dramatic upswing. That… more»

52K-Mile Stunner: 1982 Cadillac Sedan DeVille

80 years after the founding of Cadillac, this 1982 Cadillac Sedan DeVille was offered to its first owner, and it had to have been quite a car back then. In fact, it still is, having traveled just over 52,000… more»

No Reserve Donation: 1978 Toyota Celica GT

Is there a car that is so durable you can afford to take a chance on buying one that is otherwise destined for the scrap heap if you don’t save it? The Toyota Celica may be such a car,… more»

Desiccated Survivor: 1950 MG TD

One constant theme you detect when reading about the many cars profiled on the pages of Barn Finds is that bargains are available if you are the least bit handy in your garage.  Most of the vehicles featured are… more»

1 of 1: 1972 Pontiac GTO 455 H/O

“Rare,” “special-order,” “one owner,” “low miles,” and “original” are terms often used to describe expensive vintage muscle cars. But you seldom see them used together to identify the same automobile. That’s the case with this Starlight Black 1972 Pontiac… more»

Real Rat Rod: 1936 Ford Coupe

With so many vintage autos nowadays being restored to perfection, it’s no wonder the owners are afraid to drive them, with most of their travel being on top of trailers.  The owner of this 1936 Ford Coupe here on… more»

Valiant Knock-Off: 1961 Dodge Lancer

Dodge fans may remember that the Dart was not the brand’s first compact car in the 1960s. That honor goes to the Lancer, whose name was shifted to a Plymouth derivative, the Valiant, in 1961 and 1962. It was… more»

No Reserve 1959 Cadillac Sedan DeVille

Certain trends in automobile styling have a history of coming and going, with one unforgettable example popular in the fifties being tail fins.  These sculptures in the sheet metal usually started on the tops of quarter panels and extended… more»

76K-Mile 4×4 Survivor: 1979 Jeep Cherokee Chief

Wedgewood Blue is the least likely color I expected to see on a tough, two-door Jeep Cherokee Chief, maybe that’s why I like it so much. It isn’t black with black wheels and black tint on the windows and… more»

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