If you scroll back through the Barn Finds archives, you will quickly discover that most of Pontiac’s pony car models that have graced the site for over a decade have worn Trans Am badges. That makes our feature car… more»
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Oct 6, 2023 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Award Winner! 1963 Pontiac Grand Prix “Chief”
Pontiac introduced the Grand Prix in 1962 as an upscale grand tourer, based on the Catalina body but using Bonneville power. It was greeted by the public with welcome arms and the company made it a series of its… more»
Oct 6, 2023 • For Sale • 57 Comments
Bargain Of A lifetime? 1969 Aston Martin DB6
OK folks, it’s Gullwing Motor Cars time, and today, for your review, we have a 1969 Aston Martin DB6. In keeping with most of the Gullwing cars that we review, this one is not without its foibles. Actually, it… more»
Oct 6, 2023 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Former Drag Car! 1957 Chevrolet 210 4-Door
Some number of the original 1955-57 “Tri-Five” Chevrolets found themselves turned into drag cars. They were fairly light vehicles that were easy to modify. Such was the case with this ’57 210 which was a racer almost from the… more»
Oct 6, 2023 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Surprise Sleeper! 1967 Pontiac Firebird
It’s always fun to see a first-year Pontiac Firebird pop up for sale, whether it’s one in need of restoration or a well-kept survivor that’s been shown lots of love over the years, and while this 1967 Pontiac Firebird… more»
Oct 6, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
SS 454 Pickup! 1971 Chevrolet El Camino
From 1964 to 1987, the El Camino was a “gentleman’s pickup” version of the mid-size Chevrolet Chevelle. Mechanically, it could be equipped any way you could order a Malibu, including the Super Sport option and the hot 454 cubic… more»
Oct 6, 2023 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Disappearing Top! 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Skyliner
As the 1950s wore on, U.S. automakers were on a path to make their products more “futuristic”. The 1957-59 Chryslers and their “Forward Look” styling is one example. Another is the retractable hardtop sold by Ford during those same… more»
Oct 6, 2023 • For Sale • 23 Comments
No Reserve Running Project: 1972 Ford Gran Torino Sport
While many manufacturers were either driving nails in the coffin of their muscle models or drastically reducing their fun characteristics, I guess Ford didn’t get the memo that the market was dying before they revamped the Torino for ’72… more»
Oct 6, 2023 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Buried Alive: Pair of 1957 Chevrolet Bel Airs
The “Tri-Five” Chevrolets of 1955 to 1957 are still considered iconic more than 65 years later. While the styling is timeless (especially with the finned ‘57s), they were the first eight-cylinder cars offered by Chevy in nearly four decades…. more»
Oct 6, 2023 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Just Add Engine: 1959 Rambler Super
American Motors Corp. was formed in 1954 through the merger of Hudson Motor Car Co. and Nash-Kelvinator. Throughout the subsequent years, the company usually operated on a shoestring but remained viable until the end of the 1980s when Chrysler… more»
Oct 6, 2023 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Estate Sale: 1971 Opel GT
In an eBay listing that is distinguished by its brevity, we find this 1971 Opel GT, bid to $5401, reserve not met. The car is located in Martinsville, Indiana. Opel was owned by General Motors for decades, forming the… more»
Oct 6, 2023 • For Sale • 8 Comments
39k Original Miles: 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
Choosing a worthy project candidate can be fraught with danger, particularly for those tackling their first build. The world is littered with individuals who have placed their ambitions ahead of their abilities, biting off more than they can chew…. more»
Oct 6, 2023 • For Sale • 15 Comments
390-Equipped: 1966 Ford Galaxie 500
Some enthusiasts prefer classics that loudly and proudly trumpet their performance potential, while others are attracted to genuine sleepers. This 1966 Ford Galaxie 500 probably falls into the second category because only its wheels indicate there could be more… more»
Oct 5, 2023 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Parts Haul Included: 1971 Datsun 240Z
The Japanese car industry developed faster than any other in the twenty-five years following World War II. Few people would have believed its faltering beginning would have led to the nation becoming a manufacturing powerhouse that set new standards… more»
Oct 5, 2023 • For Sale • 11 Comments
No Reserve Coupe! 1975 Jaguar XJ6
We have covered these Jaguar XJ coupes, such as this 1975 edition, here on BF before and the posts usually start out with the word “Rare”. Well, if I found enough of these on this site, maybe they’re not… more»
Oct 5, 2023 • For Sale • 47 Comments
One Year Only: 1979 Buick “Palm Beach” LeSabre
A Buick LeSabre Palm Beach edition, really? With all of the discussion of Palm Beach, Florida real estate values that are circulating through the news these days, I don’t think a Buick LeSabre is going to cut it as… more»
