1976

Boomers Got These Right: 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme

Across our great land, the “OK boomer” battle cry is the latest salvo in the culture war between baby boomers and later generations.  While this is not the time to take sides, nor is it the proper forum, I… more»

Black Bird: 1976 Pontiac Trans Am

The 1976 Pontiac Trans Am was unique from the other years of the second generation Trans Am in that it had a different front end. It was also the last year for the 455 cubic inch V8 engine. This… more»

1976 Pontiac Trans Am 455 HO 4-Speed

It was the last year that Pontiac installed the 455 cubic inch V8 engine in the Trans Am. It was only available with a 4 speed transmission and 3:23 rear end. While it was choked down with emissions, it… more»

Rust Free, Complete, and Cheap: 1976 BMW 2002

Most cars cycle through from the new car lot to the used car lot and the junkyard.  They are transportation, and nobody really cares about them other than a select few folks with a sentimental attachment of some sort. … more»

1976 International Harvester Scout II

Car guys all like a good project. There is something about the expectation of the hope of seeing it run again. At some point, the realization of underestimating the amount of work to get a vehicle back on the… more»

59,000 Miles, Four Speed, Original: 1976 Pontiac Trans Am

While the Trans Am name is synonymous with Burt Reynolds and his magnum opus “Smokey and the Bandit,” the sportier version of the Pontiac Firebird was around a lot longer than that.  If you are looking for a very… more»

Dirt Cheap: 1976 Pontiac Grand Prix SJ

It is hard to argue that Pontiac did not start the personal luxury car craze with its introduction of the third generation Grand Prix in 1969. Pontiac’s fourth generation Grand Prix was built from 1973 to 1977 and sold… more»

50K Mile: 1976 Pontiac Grand Prix SJ

A 1976 Pontiac Grand Prix used to be a common site on the streets in the late 1970’s and in high school parking lots of the 1980’s. As a kid, my neighbor’s son had a gold 1976 Grand Prix… more»

401 V8 Powered: 1976 Jeep J10 Honcho

Pickups come in all shapes and sizes. Americans love the utility and freedom that owning a pickup provides. This 1976 Jeep J10 Honcho truck is a bit unique and one that you don’t see everyday. The J series pickup… more»

52K Mile: 1976 Chevrolet Corvette

An odometer that shows 52,000 miles is a lot of miles on a 2 year old car but this car is 46 years old and is completely documented. This orange 1976 Chevrolet Corvette is located in Huntington Station, New… more»

Farm Find: 1976 Ford F250 Trailer Special

Sometimes you stumble upon a vehicle that was optioned out for a specific purpose.  For Ford truck enthusiasts, one of the most desirable versions of the F-series is the Camper Special.  However, the truck you see in the picture… more»

Last Year for the 455: 1976 Pontiac Trans Am

Mark K. found this 1976 Pontiac Trans Am equipped with a 455 cubic inch V8 engine and 4 speed transmission. There were only 7,528 Trans Ams built in 1976 with the L75 455 cubic inch V8 engine. This car… more»

V8 Powered: 1976 International Harvester Scout Traveler

Let’s be upfront and realize that while this 1976 International Harvester Scout Traveler has patina, it is not a barn find. It is a V8 powered 4WD that has been upgraded and modified to be driven and used. The… more»

Time Capsule T-Bird: 1976 Ford Thunderbird

Sometimes a seller’s choice of words in their advertising sales pitch such as “mint,” “amazing,” “stunning,” and “original” can be questioned, but that doesn’t appear to be the case here. Based on the more than 50 photos, this is… more»

1976 Pontiac Trans Am 455 4-Speed

The year was 1976 and your options for a muscle car were waning. Ford was now building Mustangs with 4 cylinders and Chevrolet had canceled the Z28 option. However, you could walk into a Pontiac dealership and still order… more»

3/4 Roller: 1976 Pontiac Trans Am

Has the rise in prices of muscle cars got you bummed out? Many of us feel that we cannot pay the big bucks we see these cars sell for. Maybe you should buy 3/4ths of a 1976 Pontiac Trans… more»

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