By sheer coincidence, reader and Barn Finder extraordinaire Rocco B. sent us this sharp, 42,000-mile 1977 Chevrolet Monza 2+2 as I had the July, 1972 issue of Road & Track sitting on my desk with the Ferrari 365 GTC/4 on the… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Clean 1st Gen: 1989 Acura Integra
One of life’s simple pleasures is seeing a honest-to-God survivor show up at a dealership. It paints the picture of a car bought and serviced at that dealer, then returned decades after the last example of the same car… more»
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Drive Anywhere Survivor: 1955 Cadillac Series 62
A running, driving, and surviving classic Cadillac is hard to turn down. With all of the elegant classic looks you would want out of car, with a wonderful power-plant, this Series 62 Caddy is a real beauty. Ready to… more»
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One-Family Ford: Low-Mileage 1979 Ford LTD
Has anyone else noticed this LTD matches the house it is in front of? The green and white is a great combination on a car like this, and while its dated, so is the car. These big boxy beauties… more»
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Captive Import: 1982 Plymouth Champ
You may have heard of the Dodge (Mitsubishi) Colt, but have you heard of the Plymouth Champ? I hadn’t! Captive imports have and will always fascinate me, especially Chrysler’s unusual relationship with Mitsubishi. Thanks to Matt W. for sending… more»
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12K Miles Twin Turbo: 1991 Nissan 300ZX
Nissan’s lineup in the early 90s could be called a driver’s dream, with vehicles like this 300ZX Twin Turbo among the stuff of school boy fantasies who didn’t pine for a Mustang. The Sentra SE-R, Maxima SE and Z-car… more»
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Drop Top Delight: 1968 Cadillac De Ville Convertible
I must like these old Cadillac convertibles, as I keep writing about them. These are beautiful cars to see around and even better if it belongs to someone with a big garage, someone who might give me a ride occasionally…. more»
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Brochure Model: 1973 Porsche 914
If, like me, you’re a fan or collector of automotive sales brochures, you know that there’s a certain cachet to the colors shown on cars in their brochures. They’re often high-impact, or very of-the-moment, or sometimes they just show… more»
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Family Fury: Low-Mileage 1978 Plymouth Station Wagon
This may not be what comes to mind when you hear the term “’70s MoPar” but it certainly is representative of the end of the era! For some people, cars like this are nothing but demolition derby fodder. For… more»
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Blue Cheese Wedge: 1980 Triumph TR8
The wedge-shaped Triumph TR8 is one of the least known and underappreciated British sports cars, produced right at the end of Triumph’s existence as a car manufacturer (yes, we know about the badge-engineered Honda called a Triumph Acclaim, but… more»
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Affordable Survivor? 1972 Dodge Dart Swinger
Though Dodge Darts once made up a large portion of unwanted old cars, over the past few years both interest and values have been increasing. Though a nice Slant Six Dart can be easily found under $10,000, they don’t… more»
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All Original: 1972 Ford LTD Convertible
A few weeks ago, I sat down and watched the second film from the “Dirty Harry” franchise, Magnum Force. In the movie, Harry Callahan (played by Clint Eastwood) drives a 1972 Ford LTD convertible in blue. As soon as I… more»
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97-Year Old Hauler: 1920 Dodge Brothers
Here’s a bit of a head-scratcher, but a nice and unique one. This 1920 Dodge Brothers truck is listed on eBay in Lufkin, Texas with a current bid price of over $6,000 and the reserve isn’t met quite yet.
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Factory Big Block: 1973 Chevrolet Chevelle Laguna
Although the 70’s brought about several styling changes, some cars were equally as attractive as their previous models. For instance, this 1973 Chevelle Laguna wagon is a real beauty with its short urethane front end, and simplistic body lines… more»
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442 For You! Low-Mileage 1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass
The GM G-body is one of the most versatile platforms in that it appeals to many crowds. Enthusiasts from all types of backgrounds and interests have had a love affair with ’80s Regals and Cutlasses as long as the… more»
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Survivor Wildcat: 1964 Buick Convertible
What can I say, I love ’60s GM convertibles! Buick Wildcats have always had my attention and I enjoy writing about them. Powerful old American cars are always great fun, but powerful old American cars with a convertible top… more»
