1971

Paint It Black: 39k-Mile 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

I recently watched a Chevy Dealers sales slide show for the new 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle and Monte Carlo. (An appropriate pairing since the Monte Carlo shared a bunch of parts from the Chevelle Parts Bin.) The British, semi-stuffy sounding… more»

49k Survivor: 1971 Pontiac GTO

There is just one day left to bid on this 49,000 mile 1971 Pontiac GTO. The car is reported to still be wearing its original Lucerne Blue paint and to be an unrestored survivor. The GTO is located in… more»

Shinoda Goes RVing: 1971 Dodge Rectrans Discoverer

When you hit two bases-loaded home runs in the world of automotive styling, what do you do for an encore?  Larry Shinoda, the famed designer who is credited for elements of the 1963 Corvette and the Boss 302 Mustang,… more»

Undercover Corvette: 1971 Ferrari Daytona Spyder

The going price for an authentic Ferrari Daytona Spyder can be $700,000 to $1,000,000. What if you could drive a car that looks very similar for $40k? Well, this example is a 1989 Chevrolet Corvette underneath and a Ferrari… more»

A Rust Free 914? 1971 Porsche 914

Even the best of us has a weakness.  Be it an addiction, a behavior, or a handicap of some sort, sometimes that weakness can be debilitating.  For Porsche’s diminutive 914, that weakness is rust.  Corrosion is common in floor… more»

May Be Great: 1971 MGB Roadster Barn Find

If you are a Barn Finds reader, you surely have learned a lot about MGBs by perusing these pages.  Even those who are not enthusiasts of the marque know that these popular sports cars have but one mortal enemy:… more»

Could It Be Rust Free? 1971 Jensen Interceptor

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Bird Of Prey: 1971 Pontiac Firebird

If you had a beautiful bird, would you but it in a cage for 10 years where it never sees the light of day? Well that is what happened to this 1971 Pontiac Firebird. Now, this bird is out… more»

Rare 1971 Jeep Jeepster Commando SC1

This 1971 Jeep Jeepster Commando SC1 is located in Walla Walla, Washington. Matt H. found it here on Craigslist with an asking price of $20,000. The Jeepster Commando was first manufactured by Kaiser Jeep in 1966 to compete with… more»

Parts Puzzle: 1971 Pontiac Trans Am

It is not hard to see that this Barn Find is a project. The seller identifies this group of parts as a 1971 Pontiac Trans Am. The car is located in Jupiter, Florida and is listed for sale here… more»

Remarkably Preserved: 1971 AMC Ambassador Brougham

Over the years, I’ve come to admire American Motors even more because they really were the underdogs of underdogs against the mighty “Big Three.” They did quite a bit with very limited resources and didn’t blink twice about competing… more»

62k Mile Survivor: 1971 Pontiac GTO

Finding a 2 owner GTO is getting to be rare. PRA4SNW found this example located in Lake Worth, Florida. It is listed for sale here on Craigslist for $29,000. It appears to be in original condition and has traveled… more»

1971 Pontiac Trans Am 455 HO 4-Speed!

This is one of my all time favorite cars. I own a 1971 Pontiac Trans Am like this one but my exterior is Cameo White and it is an automatic. There were only 2,116 Trans Am built in 1971… more»

Red White & Blue: 1971 Pontiac Formula 400

In the second year of production for the second generation Firebird, only a few minor changes were made. For the Firebird and Formula models, the primary changers were that faux grills were added to the fenders behind the front… more»

Moving Sale: 1971 Triumph TR6

The Triumph TR6 was produced by Triumph Motor Company from 1968 to 1976. It was the best–selling Triumph of the 1960s, and it remains one of the most popular classic cars today. This one is located in Wilton, Connecticut… more»

Outdoor Collection: Pontiac Firebird and Chevrolet Chevelles

There are four classic cars sitting outside and under pole barns in the small town of Wylie, Texas which is just northeast of the the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex. Three of the four cars are not in running condition…. more»