To paraphrase the great sage (no pun intended) of our time, Kermit the Frog, It ain’t easy bein’ green. Chevrolet found that out when it produced this car. Well, not this particular 1975 Chevrolet Vega, but, in general, the… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Mind the Beak: 1971 Ford Thunderbird
Edsel, Pontiac, and AMC have nothing on this nose! I think even Barbra Streisand is a little jealous. Beyond the protruding proboscis, these four door Birds are unique and worthy collectibles. Huge V8, room for all your friends, suicide… more»
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$3,300 or Offer! 1987 Dodge Dakota LE
It’s hard to believe that the Dodge Dakota started out being just a little bigger than a small pickup, because everything has been super-sized since this 1987 Dodge Dakota LE came out thirty long years ago. Now, this size… more»
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Pillar of the Community: 1978 Ford LTD
“Car needs nothing” is what the owner says about this giant two-door cruiser. This open-eyed 1978 Ford LTD 2-Door Pillared Hardtop is easy to distinguish from a Brougham or a Landau with its uncovered headlights. You can find this… more»
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$1,795 No-Brainer: 1985 Chrysler Fifth Avenue
Bargain hunters, check out this mind-blowing 1985 Chrysler Fifth Avenue! Sure, it’s from the mid-80s, not exactly the “classic” era, but it’s over there decades old, it’s rear-wheel drive, and it has a V8 engine. ‘Nuff said. This gorgeous… more»
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Rust-Free Survivor: 1974 Dodge Dart Sport
Mid-1970s Dodge Darts and their Plymouth equivalents have long been affordable options for entering the classic car world, especially they pricey world of Mopar. Although 1970-72 Dusters are bringing well into the $10,000s in this condition, as seen here… more»
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Da Vinci Would Have Driven A 1957 Dodge COE
If “Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication” (according to Leonardo da Vinci), then he would have deep reverence for the 1957 Dodge COE (cab over engine). It would be nearly impossible to put less into a vehicle’s cab for operating… more»
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Still For Sale: 1929 Nash Standard Six
This 1929 Nash was featured here on Barn Finds nearly two years ago in February 2016. Since then, the seller has dropped the asking price only $1,000. Found this time for sale here on Hemmings at a price of… more»
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Last Year: 1976 Dodge Dart Sport Trim
With an average of less than 1,400 miles a year since new, this 1976 Dodge Dart in sport trim has barely been used. This era of once-everywhere-but-now-rarely-seen Dart can be found on eBay with a buy it now price… more»
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Demoted, But Still Dandy: 1966 Chevrolet Bel Air
The Bel Air is cemented into the American collective memory as the fancy Chevrolet, thanks to the country’s long obsession with the 1955-57 models, but while that may have represented the model’s apex, it remained in production for a solid… more»
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Jolly Green Giant: 1973 Imperial LeBaron
Here it is folks, the longest post-war, non-limousine car you could buy. 235.3” of American made steel. Weighing in at over two and a half tons on a 127” wheelbase, the 1973 Imperial LeBaron would be the beginning of… more»
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Have Fun, Fun, Fun! In A ’55 Thunderbird!
Recently dragged from a mountainside barn, this petite survivor has been driven by only 2 owners over the last 6 decades, but for the last 20 years, it has seen no road time at all. Before that, though, this… more»
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Designer Duds: 1978 Lincoln Mark V Pucci Edition
If you were cornered and forced to name the four different Designer Editions offered on the Lincoln Mark V from 1977-79, could you do it? I’ll admit, if I found myself in this bizarre scenario, I’d get Bill Blass… more»
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Nothing Changed Since New: 1970 Mercedes 220
Mercedes of this generation always leave me with mixed emotions: they are good, solid classics, and fairly cheap to run if you buy the right car. But how are they as driver’s cars? Nothing exceptional, is my understanding, so… more»
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Clean Turbo: 1991 Mercury Capri XR2
There’s a car near identical to this Mercury Capri XR2 parked around the corner from me, sitting on three flat tires. I’ve thought about making an offer just for the hell of it, but it’s an automatic – which… more»
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False Idol: 1965 AMC Rambler Classic wagon
I have to admit that I really like this car. The more I look at it the more I like it. I don’t normally like lowered cars nor do I like cars with custom graphics, but when was the… more»
