Carmakers did some wonky things in the 1950s to market cars and this Dodge is a great, if unsuccessful, example. Chrysler wanted to attract female buyers so they took a Dodge Custom Royal Lancer and replaced its badges with gold… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Learning To Love Brown: 1979 Camaro
It never ceases to amaze me when great cars miraculously appear in the want ads decades after they were produced. Most cars are used up by their tenth birthday, and are in the scrapyards soon after. Location also plays… more»
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Happy Fourth! 1976 Cadillac Bicentennial Convertible
Happy 4th of July everyone! Today is a very special day here in America and we wish everyone a happy holiday. In 1776 the United States declared its independence and 200 years later we celebrated the country’s bicentennial. We… more»
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Triple Stick Shifter: 1983 Hurst/Olds Cutlass
By 1983 the day of the muscle car was long gone, but there are some really interesting things about these Hurst/Olds, including the Lightning Rod shifter and overdrive transmission. They are based on the rear wheel drive G platform… more»
Success Story: 1967 Renault R10
One of the best and most rewards part of what we do here at Barn Finds is hearing that we helped someone save a classic car, especially one that the new owner is truly passionate about. So when we… more»
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20,323 Miles! 1972 Ford Maverick Grabber
I love the era when having a muscle car didn’t automatically mean that your car had to be murdered-out in all-black. Since when did Count Dracula make the rules on car color? Whether this 1972 Ford Maverick Grabber is… more»
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Unbelievably Original! 1967 Plymouth GTX
Original paint, original interior, original 440 cid V8, never seen rain or snow, mileage under 20,000. Never touched by water even for a wash. Whoa! This gleaming 1967 Plymouth GTX in the American Midwest offers few nits to be… more»
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Possible Start Of Another Bubble: 1958 Corvette
It is interesting to see how the collector car market will almost instantaneously create incredible demand for certain cars. Take for example the Porsche 911 market. A few years ago, early 911s were admired but not treasured. Prices reflected… more»
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Slow Sales Stunner: 1980 Dodge Mirada
In 1980, personal luxury coupes were one of the major breadwinners in every manufacturer’s portfolio. Of those manufacturers, the Chrysler Corporation needed loads of that bread to survive. Teetering towards bankruptcy, the company had a lot riding on the… more»
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Every Option: 1984 Oldsmobile Toronado Caliente
1980s vehicles can be hit or miss here but I think this one is a hit. This 1984 Oldsmobile Toronado Caliente is listed on eBay with a buy it now price of $10,900 or you can make an offer…. more»
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Original Paint and Interior: 1966 Mercedes 230SL
This 1966 Mercedes-Benz 230SL is perhaps the epitome of a survivor, with original paint, body panels and interior and no obvious defects despite 90K miles on the clock. The sellers says it was stored since new on the West… more»
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Metallic Blue with Oyster Cloth: 1980 Chevy Corvette
It’s easy to drown in hyperbole when it comes to sellers with “limited edition” Corvettes, as many owners seem to think this feature or that sticker makes it more of a standout than the next guy’s. For me, where… more»
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21K Mile WS6: 1985 Pontiac Trans Am
While some of the more limited production models like Pace Cars and GTAs tend to show up with low mileage quite often, it’s far more unusual to see a well-equipped Trans AM like this one wearing street clothes appear… more»
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Orange Crush Survivor: 1962 Dodge Power Wagon 4×4
Can’t you feel the weight of this truck just from one photo? Dodge trucks of this era are massive in stature and when you add in the 1-ton 4×4 options, it becomes almost larger than life. This particular truck… more»
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Enhanced by Neuspeed: Callaway MK2 VW GTI
In the 1980s, tuner cars were at their peak, with aftermarket companies getting astoundingly close to the OEMs in modifying vehicles barely off the assembly line. From ASC to Callaway, these companies were commissioned with tackling multiple projects on… more»
Exclusive: 2005 Saab 9-2x Aero
We wouldn’t normally feature a car this new that isn’t a special edition low mileage survivor, but I’ve always been fascinated by these Saab 9-2xs so I thought it would be fun to take a closer look. By the 2000s,… more»
