“Ask the man who drives one. The Ambassador is American Motors’ finest car. As Cadillac is General Motors’, Lincoln Continental is Ford’s and Imperial is Chrysler’s.” That is how AMC described their top-of-the-line 1970 Ambassador in their attractive color… more»
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Jul 7, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Big Block Powered: 1970 Chevrolet El Camino SS
Judging by the positive prose of both myself and the other writers here at Barn Finds along with the enthusiastic comments of our beloved readers, Chevrolet El Caminos are among the most popular types of vehicles featured in these… more»
Jun 17, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Column Shift: 1970 Pontiac Trans Am Ram Air III
The 1970 Pontiac Trans Am made its debut on February 26, 1970 at the Chicago Auto Show. It was a revolutionary design that looked different than anything produced prior to that date. It was introduced so late int he… more»
May 19, 2024 • Auctions • 13 Comments
Patina, 4-Wheel Drive, and Short Bed: 1970 GMC K10 4×4
For many years, second-generation C/K trucks were likely the most popular trucks on the collectible vehicle market. Now that “Squarebody” third-generation trucks have moved to first place in that category, there may be a chance for a fan of… more»
Mar 19, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
A Good First Restoration Project: 1970 Chevrolet Corvette
Did anyone ever build Estes rocket models as a kid? Emblazoned prominently on the kit was the skill level of the model, from one to five. One was a model that you glued fins on and launched, while skill… more»
Mar 11, 2024 • For Sale • 34 Comments
LT-1 Survivor: 1970 Chevrolet Corvette
I am sometimes amazed that a car as fun to drive as this one has only 19,800 miles on the odometer. This Marlboro Maroon 1970 Chevrolet Corvette is listed here on Craigslist. The Corvette is equipped with the high… more»
Mar 4, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Low Production Survivor: 1970 International Harvester Scout 800B
International Harvester built over 500,000 Scouts from 1960 to 1980 so they are not rare. Many, if not a majority of the production, has succumbed to what they were intended to be used for or the rust bug has… more»
Jan 30, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Seldom Seen Scout: 1970 International Harvester Scout
While it seems like every manufacturer today offers some sort of four-wheel drive SUV, back in the day there were very few of these types of vehicles. Built for the Mojave not the mall parking lot, these beasts were… more»
Dec 15, 2023 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Sun Torched: 1970 Pontiac Firebird
It is hard to imagine that the sun can do much more damage than this to a car. This 1970 Pontiac Firebird is located in Tucson, Arizona. While the ad states that the car has been in storage, at… more»
Dec 4, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Might Be A Good Deal: 1970 Pontiac Trans Am
Pontiac introduced the 1970 Trans Am to the public on February 26, 1970 at the Chicago Auto Show. Typically, the new models for 1970 would have been introduced in the summer or fall of 1969. This caused many dealers… more»
Jul 31, 2023 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Gorilla Drag Car: 1970 Chevrolet Corvette
Have you heard of the Gorilla Drag Car? I have not but that does not mean anything. More importantly, do you like to go fast? Well, this might be a car of interest to you. It is a 1970… more»
May 26, 2023 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Four Speed: 1970 Oldsmobile 442
Tucked away in a garage in West Milford, New Jersey sits a 1970 Oldsmobile 442 waiting to be resurrected and loved. The car is said to run but needs love. It is listed here on eBay for a Buy… more»
Apr 22, 2023 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Big Blue Beauty: 1970 Buick LeSabre Custom Convertible
It’s ironic that this handsome, full-sized convertible is a LeSabre (the sword), because it is one sharp-looking big blue Buick. Based on the provided photos and description, it’s been well cared for, garage-kept, and has 83,000 original miles on… more»
Apr 2, 2023 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Faded Green Grocery-Getter: 1970 Chevy Malibu Concours Wagon
A 1970 Chevy station wagon (finished in Green Mist Metallic) would’ve looked perfectly at home on The Brady Bunch, in the parking lot of a local hardware or grocery store, or in the middle-class suburban neighborhood I lived in… more»
Mar 22, 2023 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Straight from the Showroom: 9k Mile 1970 Chevrolet Impala
Boy, does this car bring back memories. I knew an older couple, Glenn and Gerry (short for Geraldine), back in the 1970’s that had a low-mileage, metallic blue 4-door Impala similar to this one. Even though it wasn’t a… more»
Feb 27, 2023 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Misbadged Beauty: 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix J
Rocco B. sent us this gorgeous 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix J. It is listed here on Craigslist for $26,000. The odometer is said to read 68k miles and it is located in Longmont, Colorado north of Denver. The car… more»
