The 1976 Pontiac Trans Am became a triumph of style over substance. While it was an attractive looking car that could command its share of attention, it found itself crippled by tightening emission regulations. Hmm, how to extract some… more»
Turbo
Jan 19, 2021 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Estate Find: 1985 Subaru GL Turbo 4×4 Wagon
This 1985 Subaru GL Turbo 4×4 wagon was a one-owner car since it was sold new in California 35 years ago. The owner, who was 92 years old, recently passed away and the seller got it from the estate…. more»
Jan 3, 2021 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Stored 40 Years: 1963 Oldsmobile Jetfire Turbo
Rocketing onto the market in 1962, Oldsmobile’s Jetfire was part of their F-85 lineup and they were a kick, using Oldsmobile’s “Turbo Rocket Fluid” to give 215 horsepower – one horsepower per cubic inch – to this somewhat small,… more»
Dec 30, 2020 • For Sale • 26 Comments
1982 Peugeot 505 S Turbo Diesel 5-Speed
We have seen some super interesting Peugeots here at Barn Finds over the last couple of years and a predecessor model just last week, a 504. You might automatically think that the next generation would be known as the… more»
Dec 20, 2020 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Rust-Free 1986 Isuzu P’up Turbo Diesel 4×4
This 1986 Isuzu P’up Turbo Diesel 4×4 pickup has a big presence despite being several feet shorter than a modern full-sized pickup. I sure wish that someone would make a small pickup again, the new “small” ones are almost… more»
Dec 2, 2020 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Rare Project Car: 1981 Pontiac Turbo Formula
This 1981 Pontiac Turbo Formula is located in Alpine, California near San Diego but apparently spent some of its life in Virginia. This Formula represents that last year of the 2nd generation Firebird body style and very few Turbo… more»
Oct 7, 2020 • For Sale • 28 Comments
41K Mile 1984 Dodge 600 ES Turbo Convertible
I’ll admit right up front that I’m very biased on these K-car convertibles as I had a similar Chrysler LeBaron convertible in a similar year and similar color. Mine, however, wasn’t the turbo model and that makes this 1984… more»
Sep 16, 2020 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Turbo Power! 1977 Buick Skyhawk
General Motors hit a home run with its model-year 1975 second-generation 2+2 H Body styling. Sold by Pontiac, Buick, Oldsmobile, and Chevrolet, nearly 1.6 million found their way onto the roadways between 1975 and 1980. Today you rarely see… more»
Sep 11, 2020 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Turbo V8 Sleeper! 1964 Dodge Dart
Only the lowered stance and side-exit exhaust pipes give away the performance potential of this little Dodge. A darling of penny-pinchers and unassuming citizens everywhere, the economy-minded Third-Generation Dart compact only occasionally got caught up in the swirling eddy-currents… more»
Aug 18, 2020 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Boosted Hauler: 1986 Toyota SR5 Xtracab Turbo
The fourth-generation Toyota pickup was the first to offer their version of the extended cab which they called the Xtracab. This 1986 Toyota SR5 Turbo pickup has that Xtracab configuration and it also has a turbocharged engine. This great-looking… more»
Jun 19, 2020 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Nicest One Left? 1986 Isuzu P’up Turbo Diesel
All I can say is, WOW! This truck may not appeal to everyone but to those of us who are wicked huge vintage Japanese vehicle fans, and also pickup fans, not to mention fans of box-checking-vehicles… WOW! Anyone looking… more»
Jun 12, 2020 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Turbo Hauler: 1988 Peugeot 505 Turbo S
Seeing a French car on the road anywhere in the US is a pretty rare thing these days, and it has been for probably two decades or more. When that French car is a wagon, not to mention being… more»
May 10, 2020 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Big Personality: 1989 Suzuki Alto Works RS/X
We all know at least one person who is short in stature but huge in personality and bravado. I’m the exact opposite and I sometimes wonder if it would be more fun to go through life shorter but with… more»
May 5, 2020 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Pocket Rocket: 1985 Innocenti De Tomaso Turbo
Today, when somebody mentions the word “hybrid” in connection to motor vehicles, the first vehicle that will pop into the heads of most people, is the Toyota Prius. Well, why not the Innocenti Turbo De Tomaso? Alright, technically this… more»
Apr 24, 2020 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Storm Chaser: 1992 GMC Typhoon
We’ve seen quite a few different types of Typhoons here at Barn Finds, including a 1948 Armstrong Siddeley Typhoon and, my favorite, a 1964 Rambler Typhoon. But, we’re here to see this 1992 GMC Typhoon. This budget storm chaser… more»
Mar 9, 2020 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Super Truck: 1991 GMC Syclone
Quick, name your top-ten favorite special edition pickups! We’ll wait. (insert elevator music here) Ok, the wait was worth it, most of you also have a 1991 GMC Syclone on your list, as I do. This nice example can… more»
