The 1970-1973 split bumper Camaro is a beautiful design. This 1973 Camaro Z28 is located in San Ramon, California and is said to be all numbers matching and only have 22k miles. I wonder if the dent in the… more»
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Jan 24, 2025 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Restomod or just Mod: 1973 Pontiac Firebird Formula
When I think of a restomod, I look for a modern engine, modern suspension and other upgrades. The seller lists this car as a restomod and it does have some upgrades, like a Ford rear end, but not to… more»
Jan 19, 2025 • For Sale • 32 Comments
Last of the Real Cadillacs: 1973 Cadillac Coupe deVille
A frequent lament in the Barn Finds universe is that Cadillac lost its way and has never returned to the “Standard of the World” status that the brand enjoyed for decades. That may or may not be an unreasonable… more»
Aug 12, 2024 • For Sale • 33 Comments
Mile Long Find: 1973 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham Sixty Special
At 232 inches, the 1973 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham was one of the largest luxury cars to grace the America roads and highways. It set a standard for interior room with 62 inches of front shoulder room and 63 inches… more»
Jul 1, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
30 Hard Years of Storage: 1973 Chevrolet Corvette
We have all suffered through that phase where we wanted a particular project car and ended up grabbing the first grubby example we could at a price that should have been seen as a sign of impending doom. Or,… more»
Jun 14, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
68K Mile 4 Speed: 1973 Chevrolet Chevelle SS
Chevrolet hit a home run with the Chevelle. It sold not in the thousands but in the hundreds of thousands every year. Then came the Colonnade body style. It was bigger and heavier but, to many, it still looked… more»
May 31, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Back From 25 Years of Storage: 1973 Lotus Europa
Over the history of Barn Finds, thousands of vehicles have been profiled. You would think that cars that saw high production numbers would be frequent subjects, and you would be correct. However, a particular British sports car seems to… more»
Feb 26, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Half Million Dollar Craigslist Find: 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7
Craigslist can be truly surprising sometimes. Most of the time, the website is the home of questionable cars at high prices. Other times, vehicles that are far outside the reach of the average Craigslist reader pop up for sale. … more»
Feb 3, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Bubbly Red: 1973 Pontiac Firebird Formula 455
At first glance, this car appears to be a rare 1973 Pontiac Formula 455. One of only 731 made in 1973 but it is actually an affordable tribute built from a 1973 Pontiac Firebird Esprit. Originally a California car,… more»
Jan 17, 2024 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Gold Digger: 1973 International Harvester Scout II
This four wheel drive 1973 International Harvester Scout II has spent its life as a ranch truck and the seller believes that it only has 29k original miles. It is located in Fredericksburg, Texas which is in the hill… more»
Jan 14, 2024 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Have It Your Way: 1973 Lotus Europa
Some of you may remember when our dear friends at Burger King operated under the slogan “Have it your way!” While most of us are loath to ask for anything special from a fast-food kitchen, there is no reason… more»
Jan 7, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Seldom Seen Green 4-Speed: 1973 Chevrolet Corvette
While Corvette lovers have their favorite years, there are few “rubber bumper” C3s among them. However, with the right options and the right color, the whole package on an off-year Corvette can be very appealing. This 1973 Chevrolet Corvette… more»
Dec 25, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Tetanus Shot on Standby: 1973 Ford F250 4WD
Every once in a while, we post a Barn Finds story about a former volunteer fire department vehicle. The farther out in the country, the better chance that VFD is making do with a vehicle or two that was… more»
Dec 24, 2023 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Remarkable Time Capsule: 1973 Pontiac Grand Ville Convertible
If you’re the kind that likes full-sized, luxurious convertibles from the 1970’s (and you also like the color brown), then check out this 1973 Pontiac Grand Ville Convertible time capsule. It’s in amazing original condition, is fully loaded,… more»
Dec 9, 2023 • For Sale • 9 Comments
SS 454: 1973 Chevrolet Chevelle
When GM went to the colonnade body style, many enthusiasts were not happy with the huge bumpers and bulky looks. Flash forward 50 years and these cars are gaining interest. This example is particularly interesting because it is a… more»
Dec 8, 2023 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Original 4-Speed: 1973 Chevrolet Camaro
The seventies were a difficult time for domestic automobile manufacturers. These once giants of industry were constantly hit with challenges such as multiple fuel crises, government regulations, and tough financial times. Many times they zigged when they should have… more»
