Here’s something we haven’t seen too often at Barn Finds: a one-ton 1986 Toyota pickup with dual rear wheels and a custom cab extension. I’m guessing it was originally made to pull a trailer, but we don’t know for… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Round Two: 1985 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale
About a week ago, I covered this 1983 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale Brougham, and it garnered quite a few comments. That being the case, I thought I’d serve up another: a 1985 Delta 88 Royale Brougham – once again… more»
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Driver-Quality Cruiser: 1970 Ford Galaxie 500
Throughout the 1960s and 1970s, Ford and Chevrolet were constantly at odds in full-size car sales. The Chevy Impala usually won out over the Ford Galaxie; in 1970, the ratio was 1.75 Chevies to each Ford (on the other… more»
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Indy 500 Pace Car: 1977 Oldsmobile Delta 88
The Oldsmobile Delta 88 was chosen to pace the field at the 1977 Indianapolis 500. As was typical GM practice, dealers produced a batch of replicas for sale. This silver-and-black beauty is one of 2,401 replicas built and was… more»
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Rare Tribute: 1991 Dodge Dakota Li’l Red Express
The Dakota was a mid-size pickup built by Dodge from 1987 to 2011 across three generations. From 1990-92, Dodge dealers offered a Dakota Li’l Red Express tribute, detailed by a contractor to resemble the D-Series Li’l Red Express trucks… more»
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Nicest One Left? 1988 Mitsubishi Van LS
The recent Labor Day holiday reminds us that any long weekend is a great opportunity to take a road trip. It’s a long-standing tradition to pile into a vehicle that’s just comfortable enough to make it a few hours… more»
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No Reserve: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am
This 1979 Pontiac Trans Am hides its light under a bushel. Once you look past the tired paint, you find a rock-solid restoration candidate with many new mechanical components. It would allow the winning bidder to indulge in immediate… more»
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1 Of 7 Convertibles: 1977 Chrysler Cordoba
The Cordoba was Chrysler’s personal luxury car, built from 1975 to 1983. It was heavily marketed and sold well at a time when Chrysler struggled to stay afloat. In 1977, Chrysler apparently decided to experiment with a Cordoba convertible… more»
BF Exclusive: 1980 Triumph TR8 Convertible
UPDATE – The seller has added videos of their TR8 below! This 1980 Triumph TR8 Convertible has spent its life in a dry location, helping to keep it rust-free. It runs and drives well, and has a genuine 24,000… more»
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Same Owner 57 Years: 1967 Plymouth Belvedere
The Belvedere officially became a mid-size car in 1965 when the C-body platform finally returned for the full-size Fury. Two trim levels were offered, Belvedere I and II, with the latter being a step up in creature comforts (unless… more»
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Dry Climate Survivor: 1986 Jeep CJ-7 Renegade
With 58,000 miles showing on its odometer, the bulletproof mechanical components should allow this 1986 Jeep CJ-7 Renegade to offer its new owner years of reliable service. However, that may not be its greatest attribute, because life in favorable… more»
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One Family Owned: 1978 Pontiac Firebird Esprit
In 1978, the Trans Am variant dominated Pontiac Firebird sales, outselling the Esprit by more than 2:1. Its starring role in the 1977 film Smokey and the Bandit undoubtedly helped the Trans Am’s cause. The seller suggests that with… more»
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52k Original Miles: 1970 Lincoln Continental Mark III
Many people view the First Generation Mustang as Lee Iacocca’s enduring legacy from his time at Ford, and that is a legitimate call. However, I have always believed the Lincoln Continental Mark III is worthy of that title. It… more»
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One Owner Survivor: 1991 Ford Ranger XLT
The seller of this nice-looking 1991 Ford Ranger XLT SuperCab pickup says that this beauty is a one-owner truck, and sadly, the husband passed away in 1996. Since then, for three decades now, the widow has sporadically driven it…. more»
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Rare Survivor: 1994 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1
It’s amazing how it only takes a relatively small letter-and-number combination to lift a classic from desirable to something genuinely special. Take Chevrolet’s C4 Corvette as a prime example. It has a healthy following, but when you add the… more»
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454 V8 Driver: 1975 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
The Monte Carlo debuted in 1970 as Chevrolet’s first entry into the personal luxury car market. It was based on the similar Pontiac Grand Prix but had the Chevy family look of the Chevelle Malibu. The second generation (1973-77)… more»
