UPDATE – I guess you could call this article “The Return of the Ravishing Riviera,” as this highly-original, beautiful ’67 Riviera that was featured on Barn Finds two months ago is listed for sale again. This former California car… more»
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Mar 16, 2025 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Redbird Survivor: 1979 Pontiac Firebird
Pontiac offered a special Firebird appearance package from 1977 to 1981, named after their colors: Skybird, Redbird, and Yellowbird. The Redbird was produced in 1978-1979 and was all red. The Sky Bird was made in 1977-1978 and was painted… more»
Mar 16, 2025 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Real Deal Project: 1972 Chevrolet Nova SS
The demand for muscle cars was waning in the early 1970s, thanks to rising insurance premiums and engine detuning for low emissions. Nova Super Sports from 1968 to 1972 are popular for cloning, though by ’72 only a 350… more»
Mar 16, 2025 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Barn Find? 1963 Chevrolet Corvair Greenbrier
The vagaries of buying a car sight unseen are bound to rouse a heated online debate among car folk. As on many things, I fall somewhere in between; for example, if I were spending new house money on a… more»
Mar 16, 2025 • For Sale • 7 Comments
389 V8 Yard Find: 1966 Pontiac Grand Prix
The Pontiac Grand Prix debuted in 1962 as a performance-oriented personal luxury car based on the popular Catalina. The second-generation arrived in 1965 and the Grand Prix would be differentiated by a formal roofline rather than a fastback. We’re… more»
Mar 16, 2025 • For Sale • 6 Comments
In Storage 40 Years: 1963 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible
As Yogi Berra famously said, “It’s deja vu all over again.” This ’63 Pontiac Bonneville drop top was featured on Barn Finds fourteen months ago in a no-reserve auction. I don’t know if that sale fell through or if… more»
Mar 16, 2025 • For Sale • 27 Comments
440 Power Plus Room For Eight: 1966 Chrysler Town & Country
With the popularity of station wagons seemingly on the rise in the mid-sixties, it’s a bit surprising that Chrysler only had a single offering for its 1966 lineup. However, it proved to be a good one, as the 1966… more»
Mar 16, 2025 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Great Project Car: 1965 Buick Riviera
About 25 years ago, I decided that I was going to buy a first-generation Riviera the first chance I got, but because I was a young man at the time and a comedy of errors kept us apart, it… more»
Mar 16, 2025 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Rare Turbocharged Convertible: 1992 Mercury Capri XR2
It’s funny to see a car you once considered throwaway look borderline collectible. The Mercury Capri is a model that occupies a unique spot in American car culture, as it wasn’t a bad driver and actually was fairly sporting… more»
Mar 16, 2025 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Recent Restoration: 1971 Oldsmobile 442
America’s muscle car sector was shrinking at the start of the 1970s, but that didn’t deter Oldsmobile. It soldiered on with its iconic 442, a car that provided performance justifying the muscle car tag. This 1971 example recently underwent… more»
Mar 16, 2025 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Selling For A Friend: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am 4 Speed
This ad says it is listing for a friend who is not a computer guy. That is a rare breed these days. Mitchell G. alerted us to this “Snow Find” located near Newburgh, New York in the Hudson Valley…. more»
Mar 16, 2025 • For Sale • 36 Comments
One Owner: 1961 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88 Holiday Coupe
The automotive world was evolving during the 1960s as American manufacturers abandoned the enormous fins that dominated the final years of the 1950s. Styling was becoming generally more conservative, although Oldsmobile proved that there was still room for flamboyance… more»
Mar 16, 2025 • For Sale • 14 Comments
41k-Mile Big Car Survivor: 1972 Buick Centurion
The Centurion replaced the Wildcat in Buick’s full-size line-up in 1971. It was the sportier version, slotted between the LeSabre and Electra and was offered through 1973. This example from 1972 looks like a solid survivor and sports Buick’s… more»
Mar 16, 2025 • For Sale • 19 Comments
1960s Miniature Train Company G-12 Streamliner
A lot of cities and even small towns had a zoo or other attraction with a “Kiddieland” where kids of all ages could either ride the rides or dream about the good ol’ days when they were kids and… more»
Mar 16, 2025 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Low Miles, Mint Condition: 1979 MGB Roadster
This 1979 MGB roadster is advertised with a claim of only 13,000 original miles and three owners. It is available here on craigslist for $19,750, located in the Boston, Massachusetts area. Mitchell G found this gem for us –… more»
Mar 16, 2025 • For Sale • 7 Comments
68k Original Miles: 1975 Pontiac Firebird Formula 350
In 1975, it was hard to find a true muscle car on a new dealer’s lot. However, Pontiac was still offering the 455 cubic inch V8 engine in their F body Firebirds. However, it was only available in the… more»
