At Barn Finds, we see plenty of cars for sale that sellers describe adequately, and this 1969 Pontiac Firebird Sprint here on Craigslist is no exception. However, ads often leave out one detail: why the seller is listing the… more»
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Hot Hatch: 1987 Chevrolet Sprint Turbo
When we talk about vintage European sports cars or fire-breathing muscle cars, the reaction is usually the same: it’s a an impressive specimen, and one that demands our respect. And while these cars certainly deserve the admiration they receive,… more»
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V8 Upgrade: 1967 Pontiac Firebird Sprint
Slipping a larger, more powerful engine under a classic’s hood won’t generate many news headlines. The practice dates back decades and is the approach one of this 1967 Pontiac Firebird Sprint’s previous owners took. Interestingly, they didn’t select a… more»
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Olympic-Themed Survivor: 1972 Ford Maverick Sprint
From 1970 to 1977, the Ford Maverick was mostly just another econobox. When it was released in April 1969, Ford advertised that you could buy one for just $1,995. But special editions would be offered from time to time… more»
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Elky Alternative: 1971 GMC Sprint Project
For years, GMC was the truck arm of General Motors as an alternative to the Chevrolet brand. In many cases, GMC products were sold alongside Buick automobiles (which is still the case here locally). They expanded their portfolio by… more»
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Mustang Dry Run? 1964 Ford Falcon Sprint
Looking to inject some juice into the compact Falcon, Ford introduced the Falcon Futura Sprint in 1963 (marketed as a 1963 ½). It carried a 260 V8 and had a beefier suspension. The Sprint began to slowly flourish until… more»
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El Camino Cousin: 1976 GMC Sprint
During the 1971-77 model years, the GMC Sprint was a badge-engineered version of the Chevrolet El Camino. Both were wagon-based pickups sometimes called “Utes” or utility coupes. They didn’t sell in large numbers compared to their Chevy counterparts, so… more»
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Rare Sprint B: 1968 Ford Mustang
Ford may have had a monster hit on its hands with the First Generation Mustang, but it wasn’t resting on its laurels. The company released a range of special packages designed to lure potential customers into showrooms with the… more»
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Rebadged Suzuki: 1985 Chevrolet Sprint
Have you ever heard of the Suzuki Cultus? If not, how about the Chevrolet Sprint? They were the same little car built in Japan, with the Sprint making its way to the U.S. in the mid-1980s. They were simple… more»
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Overhead Cam Six: 1968 Pontiac Firebird Sprint
Hiding in this garage is a promising project candidate. This 1968 Pontiac Firebird Sprint features a few modifications, although most are easily reversed using the original components that form part of the deal if the winning bidder craves authenticity…. more»
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Factory Big Block: 1971 GMC Sprint
As a college kid, I spent a summer working at the local automotive paint store as a delivery driver. One day, I showed up to find a derelict car parked in the corner of our gravel parking lot, a… more»
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Mustang Dry Run: 1965 Ford Falcon Sprint
The Sprint was added as an extension of the Ford Falcon Futura in 1963 (mid-season). It was only available as a 2-door hardtop or convertible and brought with it the Falcon’s first V8. To many, the Sprint seemed like… more»
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Overhead Cam: 1967 Pontiac Firebird Sprint Convertible
It’s always fun to run across a first-year example of just about any auto, and the Pontiac Firebird is certainly no exception. Pony cars were hot commodities during this period, with Pontiac introducing its F-Body offering as a 1967… more»
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Rare 4-Speed Project: 1969 Pontiac Firebird Sprint
The Sprint was an interesting twist on the popular Pontiac Firebird “pony car.” For example, in 1969, rather than using the 175 hp version of the 250 cubic inch OHC inline-six like other Firebirds, the Sprint’s version kicked out… more»
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Mustang’s Inspiration: 1965 Ford Falcon Sprint
Many consider the Ford Falcon Sprint to be the forerunner of the highly successful Mustang. It was sporty, came only in coupe and convertible body styles, and could be quite peppy. All of that describes the Mustang, which was… more»
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Seldom Seen: 1974 GMC Sprint SP-454
Automotive badge engineering has been around for a long time. You know, take one manufacturer’s division model, change the orientation of the grille, rename it, and give it to the manufacturer’s other division. Some reengineering is more significant than… more»
