One of the best-selling cars of the 1960s and 1970s was the Chevy Chevelle, a mid-size offering introduced in 1964. The most popular iteration was the second generation, built from 1968-72 during the heyday of the muscle car. But… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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No Reserve: 1997 Lotus Elise
“Simplify, then add lightness.” It was the phrase that encapsulated Colin Chapman’s design philosophy, and served Lotus well years after his passing when it released the Elise. Its engine produces a relatively modest power figure, but the low curb… more»
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345 V8 Survivor: 1973 International 1110 Pickup
“It’s a workingman’s rig. Strong as they come and smooth as they go. A pickup that you can assign the toughest tasks. Then take on a trip or to town with pride.” So says a brochure for a 1973… more»
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Red 425 V8: 1966 Buick Wildcat Custom
For most of the 1960s, the Wildcat was Buick’s performance-oriented full-size car. With a name like that, you would think it was available only as a coupe or convertible, but 4-door models were also available (for the family man… more»
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Reserve Met: 1969 Plymouth Road Runner
Life can change without warning, forcing us to alter well-established plans. Such is the case with this 1969 Plymouth Road Runner, which the seller purchased with visions of a restoration dancing in their head. However, the lure of a… more»
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No Reserve: 1994 Chevrolet Corvette
With C4 Corvette values climbing, tidy examples like this 1994 model invariably attract attention when they hit the market. However, this classic pushes interest to a higher level, courtesy of the seller’s decision to list it with No Reserve…. more»
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Diesel Survivor: 1982 Datsun Maxima Wagon
Datsun must have enlisted Ford’s Color and Materials design team to help with the incredibly creative name for the paint on this car: Medium Gray! It’s hard to see, but there’s a tiny DIESEL badge on each front fender… more»
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1 of 38 Dutch Rotary: 1978 Van Veen OCR 1000
A what? A Dutch-designed and built rotary-powered motorcycle? While Spyker may be the most famous Dutch vehicle lately, they have made quite a few interesting ones, even shoehorning a twin-rotor Wankel engine into a motorcycle called the Van Veen… more»
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One-Family-Owned: 1977 Ford F-150 4×4 4-speed
I prefer “patina” when a heavy amount of surface rust isn’t involved, like this regular faded paint. “Silver Metallic” was Ford’s creative name for this color, and you can see that it’s faded differently in various spots around the… more»
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Original 440/4-Speed: 1968 Plymouth GTX
I have always considered the 1960s as the greatest decade in automotive history. Europe gave us icons like the Jaguar E-Type, while the release of the Ford Falcon GT and the Holden Monaro signalled the start of Australia’s horsepower… more»
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351/4-Speed: 1970 Ford Mustang
It appears that the first owner intended to create a genuine sleeper when ordering this 1970 Ford Mustang. They chose to ignore the more extroverted Mach 1 variant, opting for a Hardtop equipped with a 351ci V8 and a… more»
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BF Exclusive: 1967 Mercedes-Benz 250SE 4-Speed
It’s not often that a classic Mercedes shows up with this level of documentation, originality, and real-world usability all in one package. This 1967 Mercedes-Benz 250SE, offered as a Barn Finds Exclusive in Portland, Oregon, stands out as a… more»
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1977 Plymouth Gran Fury Brougham 2-Door
19 feet of fun, this 1977 Plymouth Gran Fury Brougham 2-Door Formal Hardtop looks good, but being located in beautiful North Phoenix, Arizona, the interior has seen better days due to the relentless, hot, nice, beautiful, wish-we-had-some-in-Minnesota sun. The… more»
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Rust-Free 1990 Ford Bronco II 4×4 XLT V6 5-Speed
That’s one long title for such a short vehicle (13.5 feet). I probably didn’t have to list all of those things, but there are two or three variables related to the 1990 Ford Bronco II XLT 4×4. The seller… more»
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Stored Indoors 45 Years! 1968 AMF Ski-Daddler
We recently saw a Harley-Davidson snowmobile from the AMF era, and their first attempt at making a successful snowmobile came with the Ski-Daddler series in 1966. This 1968 AMF Ski-Daddler can be found here on Facebook Marketplace in Oshkosh,… more»
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Happy New Year! A Retrospective
As the old year fades to a new beginning, I’m straying yet again from our typical vehicular themes to show you a broader round-up of my 2025 machinery encounters. This handsome but derelict tractor sits in a bay-side field… more»
