I remain somewhat melancholy that this era of Pontiac engineering didn’t set the company on a course for continued success. Whatever the motivation was, Pontiac seems to desperately want to build something European car shoppers would consider. They never… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Rarely This Stock: 1991 Dodge Spirit R/T
The era of hot-rod, turbocharged Mopar products turned rather ordinary cars into legitimate performers offering serious bang for the buck. This 1991 Dodge Spirit R/T is a perfect example of a boring sedan that was transformed into one of… more»
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Nice Survivor: 1986 Pontiac Parisienne Brougham
What horrors! I couldn’t believe Pontiac, of all makes, was abandoning the full-size model for 1982. But they pushed the LeMans name out of the way and did a minimal restyle on it and renamed it Bonneville (Catalina was… more»
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Grandma Car: 1985 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale
The year was 1985, and the full-size B body was coming to an end at Oldsmobile, as well as Buick. But there are those that would have no part of the downsized front drives that General Motors was beginning… more»
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Built 440: 1976 Dodge Street Van Survivor
Fortunately, or unfortunately, depending on your point of view, I am old enough to remember the days of the custom van era. It allowed customizers to build some wonderful creations which were the envy of their friends, and an… more»
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Stored for 15 Years: 1972 Chevrolet Nova Survivor
This 1972 Chevrolet Nova is a two-owner Californian survivor car that has sparked some interest since it was listed for sale. You will find the Nova listed for sale here on eBay. It is located in San Juan Capistrano,… more»
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30K Mile Original: 1968 Ford Mustang V8
Over the past few years, I have been in the market for a ’65 to ’68 Mustang. I like original cars so they are usually what I gravitate to. In a lot of cases when I see a Mustang being… more»
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390 4V Barn Find: 1967 Ford Galaxie 500
While he doesn’t specify a time frame, it appears from the owner’s comments that this 1967 Ford Galaxie has been in storage for an extended period. It has been brought out of hiding, and the owner is now looking… more»
Long and Low (Miles): 1976 Cadillac Fleetwood 75
For over fifty years, from 1936 to 1987, few cars in America conferred as much instant respect as a Cadillac Fleetwood 75 limousine. These stately, factory-built limos quietly proclaimed that whoever was inside was somebody. Well, you’re somebody, too, and if… more»
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56,412 Miles: 1976 Mercury Cougar XR7
Lurking under this cover is a nice car that is looking for a new home. It has been owned by the current owner for 30 years, but the car has been sitting in storage in a heated garage for… more»
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Hard to Find: 1984 Ford Falcon XE S Pack Wagon
A few days ago I wrote about a 1984 Ford Falcon XE S Pack Sedan, and today I’m bringing you the story of its sibling, the XE Falcon S Pack Station Wagon. This car brings back some fond memories… more»
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Rare Air: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
This is a different take on a Corvette than my past articles. For sale is a 1963 Chevrolet Corvette convertible with factory air conditioning. It has a current bid price of $50,300 with the reserve not yet met. Mileage… more»
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Unique Fire Fighter: 1956 Ford C500 Fire Truck
We’ve featured a few firefighting appliances here on Barn Finds, but we haven’t had anything quite like this one. I have to thank Barn Finders Marc and Peter R for spotting this one for us because this is an… more»
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Completely Original: 1951 Crosley Super Sport
What do Boy George, Art Linkletter, Humphrey Bogart, Gloria Swanson, and Dwight D Eisenhower have in common? The answer is that they have all owned a Crosley at one time or another. If you would like to join this… more»
Perfectly Preserved: 58K-Mile 1985 Toyota Celica GT
My favorite classes in college, where I majored in Historic Preservation, had to do with the study of material culture. Essentially, material culture is the stuff we make, use, save, and throw away, and you can learn a lot about… more»
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Not Stock: 7K Miles Porsche 911 Speedster
This 1989 Porsche 911 Speedster leaves me somewhat conflicted, as it’s a genuine low-mileage example but it’s been significantly modified under the engine lid. Sporting a mere 7,000 miles from new, the seller calls it an investment grade example… more»
