1976

Code 19 Starlight Black: 1976 Pontiac Trans Am

Trans Am sales rose steadily through the 1970s, jumping 70% in 1976 as Pontiac introduced a revised front end and a new Limited Edition (LE) model. This is a regular production Code 19 black Trans Am and not an… more»

Original Paint and Engine: 1976 Pontiac Trans Am

As the 1970’s moved forward, sales of the Pontiac Trans Am improved every year. In 1976, Pontiac was just starting to hit its stride and Trans Am sales were up by 70%. This is the first year Pontiac offered… more»

Firethorn Red: 1976 Pontiac Trans Am

The second generation Firebird ran from 1970 to 1981. Pontiac offered several different front and rear designs over that time period. The 1976 front end was a unique one year only offering and one of my favorites. That was… more»

WOOOOO! Ric Flair’s 1976 Cadillac Superfly Eldorado

I was lucky enough to grow up in the southern part of Virginia in the 60s and 70s. Saturday afternoons were reserved for one thing and one thing only: Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling. And in the 70s, there was no… more»

Unrestored 15k-Mile 1976 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible

“This is more than one of the finest convertibles ever built. It is now the only convertible now built in America—and it will not be repeated for 1977.” That’s how Cadillac described their 1976 Eldorado Convertible in their slick… more»

Black Beauty: 1976 Pontiac Firebird Formula

Pontiac produced four different models of the Firebird from 1970 to 1981.  These included the base Firebird, Esprit, Formula and Trans Am. This 1976 Pontiac Formula is located near Seattle, Washington and is listed for sale for $19,000. The… more»

Last Year of the 455: 1976 Pontiac Trans Am

Mitchell G found this nicely optioned 1976 Pontiac Trans Am listed here on Craigslist. The car is located outside of Atlanta in Monroe, Georgia. Besides being 49 years old and in great condition, this Trans Am is equipped with… more»

Scooped 455: 1976 Pontiac Firebird Esprit

Pontiac produced for models of the 2nd generation Firebird from 1970 to 1981. Those models included the base Firebird, Esprit, Formula and Trans Am. This 1976 Pontiac Firebird Esprit is one tick above the base model and usually came… more»

Handsome Behemoth: 1976 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible

The name Eldorado has always conjured up images of gold.  Cadillac had a long history of using that name on their most luxurious and expensive models in the lineup.  By 1976, numerous events coincided to make the Eldorado produced… more»

Spirit of 76 Project: 1976 International Scout II

How bad can a car or truck get before it is not saleable? This 1976 International Harvester Scout II is believed to be a Spirit of 76 Edition Scout. It is located in York, Pennsylvania and is definitely a… more»

A Brit in a Barn: 1976 MG Midget Mk IV Project

When I was growing up, you used to see quite a number of these cute little MG Midgets on the road. A buddy of mine bought one and when I rode in it for the first time, it had… more»

Scottsdale Survivor: 1976 Chevrolet K20 Pickup

There is a certain paradox concerning third-generation Chevrolet and GMC trucks.  Despite proudly wearing the nickname “Square Body” since the first third-generation C/K trucks rolled off the assembly line, the official GM nomenclature for this model was “Rounded Line.” … more»

Swivel Buckets and 36K Miles: 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass

Certain types of vehicles stir the Barn Finds army into an absolute frenzy.  Cars like this 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass for sale on Craigslist in Maple Leaf, Minnesota are guaranteed to elicit several comments from readers.  This, from a writer’s… more»

Customized In ’78: 1976 Pontiac Trans Am 4-Speed

The mid 1970’s saw car after car get ravaged by emissions and gas mileage considerations. The victim was power. However, Pontiac was still building excitement and doing their best, even with both hands tied behind their back. The base… more»

Nice Driver: 1976 Chevrolet Camaro

It is refreshing to sometimes come across a clean driver priced in a range that most of us could afford. This 1976 Chevrolet Camaro is located in Los Gatos, California. It is listed here on Craigslist for $10,500. The… more»

519 Horsepower: 1976 AMC Hornet Sportabout

They say that all is fair in love and war.  Well, the same adage could be used in the world of street racing.  While we here at Barn Finds do not, under any circumstances, advocate going out and laying… more»

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