Muscle Cars
Forest Find: 1971 Ford Torino GT Project
The Torino nameplate debuted in 1968 as the top level of the mid-size Ford Fairlane lineup. By 1971, it was the primary torchbearer and the Fairlane name disappeared into the history books. The GT was the sporty model, available… more»
Needs Finishing: 1971 Plymouth Duster 340
Hiding in this garage is an unfinished project that could be ideal for Mopar enthusiasts. This 1971 Plymouth Duster 340 is in excellent mechanical health, and its interior is extremely tidy. The seller acknowledges that it has rust, but… more»
4-Speed Clone: 1973 Pontiac Trans Am
Actual Trans Ams are going up in value and many car enthusiasts are finding it too expensive to acquire an early 1970’s Trans Am. When that happens, many people opt to clone a desirable car which can sometimes be… more»
Recently Revived: 1985 Buick Grand National
If you ask anyone who lived through it, they will confirm that The Malaise Era was one of the most miserable times in automotive history. Cars built during that time gained weight and lost engine power, and many vehicles… more»
400 Powered? 1974 Pontiac GTO Project
I can’t be the only one in the world who thinks the ’74 GTO was a more-than-fair effort considering the atmosphere that fostered it. Yes, it’s a Nova in the most primitive sense, but it was about as quick… more»
Buried Alive! 1970 Plymouth Road Runner
The Plymouth Road Runner was a popular muscle car in the late 1960s. Conceived to be a more budget-conscious entry, it debuted in 1968 with sales peaking in 1969. The 1970 edition was the last of the first generation… more»
Turbo-Jet Surprise! 1967 Chevrolet Caprice
The muscle car movement of the mid-1960s was largely focused on mid-size automobiles like the Chevelle SS 396 and the Pontiac GTO. But a sleeper in the group was the new Chevy Caprice which could be ordered with a… more»
Number 12! 1972 Oldsmobile 4-4-2(?)
By 1972, Oldsmobile’s 4-4-2 package could be ordered on any V8 Cutlass, and only paperwork dating to the original order or sale distinguishes a real 4-4-2 that year. This 1972 Oldsmobile in Fall River, Massachusetts might be a 4-4-2,… more»
One-Owner Muscle Project: 1974 Plymouth Road Runner
The dynamics of the muscle car market changed from the 1960s to the 1970s. To gauge the impact all you have to look at Plymouth Road Runner sales. From a peak of 82,300 units in 1969, output fell to… more»
Drop-Top Runs Needs TLC: 1989 Ford Mustang GT
The Fox Body era of the Ford Mustang was one of the pony car’s best in terms of sales. More than 2.6 million coupes, hatchbacks, and convertibles were built over this run which lasted from 1979 to 1993. The… more»
Factory 4-Speed Project: 1968 Pontiac GTO
This 1968 GTO is said to have spent over three decades in a garage, with that tenure beginning in 1988 and not ending until 2020, so to be this far sunk into the ground after only 4 years it’s… more»
Affordable Driver: 1978 Pontiac Trans Am
Most of the cars we cover on Barn Finds need work. It is always a plus when the car is drivable and can be restored and still enjoyed in the meantime. This 1978 Pontiac Trans Am is said to… more»
Drive and Restore: 1968 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible
There is something undeniably attractive about purchasing a restoration project with no urgent needs. It allows the owner to enjoy the car immediately while formulating their plan for its restoration. That is the opportunity provided by this 1968 Oldsmobile… more»
Four-Speed Project: 1965 Oldsmobile 4-4-2
For your consideration: The 1964-1967 General Motors A-Body is the most versatile collector car on the market. Allow me to explain. Four different GM divisions offered their own versions of the platform that had their own distinctive flavors. They… more»
Garaged Goat: 1969 Pontiac GTO
Although sales were down a bit from the previous model, the Pontiac GTO was still going strong in 1969, with more than 72,000 of them rolling off the assembly line. Muscle cars were still a hot commodity during this… more»
Ford Heavyweight- 1963 R-Code Galaxie
As drag racing started to take hold of American culture in the early 60s, the OEMs started to take notice and offered some truly great rides. Up for sale is one of these cars, and it is a real… more»
