A few days ago, I did a write-up for a 1967 Chevelle four-door. The article was centered around the need for inexpensive classics that are simple to work on for first-time buyers. The comments left by readers indicate that… more»
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Aug 25, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Seventies Personal Luxury Pinnacle: 1979 Buick Riviera
When the era of the muscle car ended in the early 1970s, times were tough for car lovers. Life got even rougher with the fuel crisis and the advent of the dreaded 55 MPH speed limit. What resulted was… more»
Aug 16, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
4 Speed Fun: 1978 Pontiac Trans Am
There were not many Special Edition (SE) Trans Ams made in 1978. This was the year after Smokey and the Bandit hit the theaters and the Pontiac Trans Am was skyrocketing in popularity. Today, the 1977-1978 Trans Am are… more»
Aug 7, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
440 V8 Powered: 1978 Dodge Macho Power Wagon
There are just a few terms that get a Dodge truck enthusiast excited when it comes to classic trucks and one of them is Power Wagon. The Dodge Power Wagon was first introduced in 1945 as a 4 wheel… more»
Aug 1, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Worn Out But Running: 1978 Chevrolet Corvette Pace Car
Restoring C3 Corvettes is not for the faint of heart. This 1978 Chevrolet Corvette Indy 500 Pace Car is a special edition but has not been well taken care of. To add to that, the ad on eBay is… more»
Jun 21, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
W72 400 4-Speed: 1978 Pontiac Trans Am
Red is a great color on performance cars and that is the case with this 1978 Pontiac Trans Am. It is located in Enid, Oklahoma and is being auctioned on eBay. Currently the bids have topped $15,600 but for… more»
Apr 29, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
1 of 174 Built: 1978 Dodge Warlock Pickup
This 1978 Dodge Warlock pickup is located in Lakewood, California and looks immaculate. The truck is just one of 74 Warlock edition pickups that were equipped with the 440 cubic inch V8 engine in 1978. It is being sold… more»
Apr 28, 2024 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Chesterfield Brown: 1978 Pontiac Trans Am
Pontiac offered 8 different color options for the Trans Am model in 1978. One of those colors was Chesterfield Brown which was different than the brown tones offered in 1977 and 1979. The Chesterfield brown had metallic flake and… more»
Apr 19, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Limited Edition Barn Find: 1978 Chevrolet Corvette
By 1978, the Corvette was pretty long in the tooth. With a chassis that was little changed from the 1963 model and a body design that debuted in 1968, the Corvette was steadily updated but slowly became a joke… more»
Mar 31, 2024 • For Sale • 41 Comments
10,299 Mile Time Capsule: 1978 Chrysler Newport Coupe
Through both mismanagement and misreading the marketplace, Chrysler found itself on the ropes in the late seventies. While the public was looking for vehicles that were more fuel efficient due to turmoil in the Middle East and at the… more»
Feb 17, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Nissan SD33 Turbo Diesel: 1978 International Scout II
Sometimes car manufacturers get it right and create a timeless design that just looks good. I think International Harvester did that with the first “SUV” – the Scout. This example is a later model but International Harvester first introduced… more»
Feb 16, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
55k Mile Oddity: 1978 Excalibur Roadster
Not many people recognize an Excalibur when they see one. Many people think it is a kit car and some 1930’s sedan. This example is a was found by Mitchell G. and is located in Charlottesville, Virginia. The Excalibur… more»
Jan 22, 2024 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Crusty But Unique: 1978 Ford F-250 Super Duper Cab
If you read Barn Finds long enough, you are going to see every type of vehicle under the sun. That includes the custom ones you never knew existed. Take for example this 1978 Ford F-250 Super Cab for sale… more»
Jan 17, 2024 • For Sale • 22 Comments
37K Mile: 1978 Pontiac Firebird Formula
This low mile, unrestored 1978 Pontiac Firebird Formula is listed here on eBay for $13,900 or best offer. It is located in Milford, Michigan by a dealer with a good reputation who specializes in selling second generation Firebirds. The… more»
Jan 2, 2024 • For Sale • 37 Comments
Rapid Delivery Sleeper: 1978 Ford Econoline 427
In the glorious days of yore, gearheads with a certain sense of humor constructed “sleepers.” What is a sleeper you ask? It is a nondescript, average vehicle with a monster motor lurking under the hood. The idea was to… more»
Jan 2, 2024 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Low Mile Survivor: 1978 Chrysler Cordoba
While cars from the seventies get a bad rap, it is good to see that collectors are starting to notice them, and good examples are popping up left and right. Speed and fuel mileage were not the selling points… more»
