In 1979, the inflation rate was 11.35%. The prime lending rate slowly rose from just over 11% to 15.5 % in the latter half of the year. A gallon of gasoline was $0.88, which would be equivalent to $3.82… more»
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Oct 25, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Rough Road Since Indy: 1979 Ford Mustang Indy Pace Car
When the new Mustang debuted in 1979, Mustang fans rejoiced. The Pinto-based compact Mustang era was finally over, and this Fox-body replacement was more like the first generation cars than any previous iteration. Ford’s triumph was celebrated by being… more»
Sep 28, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Sebring Edition With 40K Miles: 1979 Porsche 924
Porsche struggled to develop a more economical sports car to place in their dealerships in the seventies. The company first took a beating from enthusiasts with the 914. Their criticisms were that the car was more Volkswagen than Porsche… more»
Aug 12, 2024 • For Sale • 38 Comments
Cheap Cheap Cheap: 1979 Chevrolet Corvette
Is $1,000 cheap enough for you to buy this 1979 Chevrolet Corvette? It is located in Reno, Nevada and would probably cost more to ship it to you than it would to buy it. It is a nonrunning car… more»
Aug 5, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Moving Sale: 1979 Dodge Lil Red Express Truck
This 1979 Lil’ Red Express has only 1 day remaining in the auction and is currently bid to $20,100. The truck represents one of Dodges several special edition trucks from the late 1970’s that had both visual appeal and… more»
Jun 26, 2024 • For Sale • 5 Comments
New Paint, New Interior: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am
I have heard from photographers that one of the cardinal sins of car photography is to take pictures of a car off road. Pictures of cars should always be on a hard top whether it is a driveway, road… more»
Jun 18, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
36k Mile Original Paint: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am 10th Anniversary
This 1979 Pontiac Trans Am is claimed to have its original paint and only covered 36,820 miles over the past 45 years. It represents the pinnacle of the development of the 2nd generation Trans Am including every option available… more»
Jun 8, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Resurrected Stepside: 1979 Chevrolet C10
This 1979 Chevrolet C10 short wheelbase stepside truck was found sitting in a garage since 1994. The truck was dusty and junk was piled all over it. The half ton pickup is said to have only 37,000 miles and… more»
May 16, 2024 • For Sale • 4 Comments
4 Speed Green Goblin: 1979 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
How many green 1979 Camaro Z28s have you seen in your life? I remember a guy in my high school had one. It was green on green just like this one. However, this car has a 4 speed and… more»
May 16, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Reserve Lowered: 1979 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
This blue beauty is a 1979 Chevrolet Camaro Z28. It has been recently relisted here on eBay due to a nonpaying buyer. That has got to be a frustrating experience to think a car is sold and then the… more»
May 13, 2024 • For Sale • 5 Comments
45K Mile T-Top: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am
Every potential seller should look at this ad. I could only find one picture of the exterior of this car that was not blurry. Don’t get me wrong, this is a great car but the pictures are going to… more»
Apr 29, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Cheap 23k Mile 4 Speed: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am
We have seen several Trans Am come up for sale recently on Barn Finds. This one might be the best deal. It is a 1979 Pontiac Trans Am with only 15,800 miles, according to the seller. It is a… more»
Apr 28, 2024 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Price Drop: 1979 Pontiac Firebird Formula
We reviewed this Code 50 Solar Gold 1979 Pontiac Formula in March. The car did not sell so Rocco let us know that it has been relisted here on Craigslist and the price was dropped from $25,900 to $23,900…. more»
Apr 8, 2024 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Modified Indy Pace Car: 1979 Ford Mustang
A lot of people complain about the engine options for the new Fox body Mustang when it was introduced in 1979. This car is represented as one of few Festival Edition Indy Pace Cars offered to the public in… more»
Mar 29, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Solar Gold 400 HO: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am
I think this may be a case of optimism or the the misuse of the words “beautifully restored.” This 1979 Pontiac Trans Am is located in Oberlin, Ohio. It is listed here on eBay and after 34 bids has… more»
Mar 23, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Baby Blue: 1979 International Harvester Scout
This 1979 International Harvester Scout II looks to be a solid driver. Many times we see Scouts with worse lower panel rust than this one. Overall, this Scout II looks to be in pretty good condition. It is listed… more»
