Feeling nostalgic for the Spirit of ’76? What you need, my friend, is this Bicentennial baby, a 1976 AMC—yes, that’s American Motors—Matador coupe! In 1974 and ’75 there were chi-chi-la-la Oleg Cassini editions, and there was a Barcelona trim for… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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7,200 Original Miles: 1986 Lincoln Mark VII
Although they can often appear as tired projects, this Lincoln Mark VII bucks the trend as a low-mileage survivor that’s clearly been cherished since new. With just over 7,000 miles on the clock, this 5.0-equipped luxo-cruiser sports all the… more»
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1st Generation Liftback: 1972 Toyota Celica
Long considered Japan’s version of the Mustang, the 1972 Toyota Celica featured here is said to be a dry, rust-free survivor. Originally from Arizona and now located in Maryland, the Celica presents well and is in stock condition, with… more»
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Color Theory: 1972 Dodge Charger
If you lived through the 1970s, you either loved or hated the fact that most things from cars to clothes to home decor were either green, gold, brown, or burnt orange, or all of the above at the same time…. more»
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Stored For 30 Years: 1977 Ford V8 Granada
This Mercedes 450.. wait, I mean this Cadillac Seville. No, this is, of course, a 1977 Ford Granada and it was stored in a garage for the last 30 years. This somewhat-sporty-for-1977 Granada is posted on Craigslist in Newington, Connecticut… more»
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Obscure Muscle Car: 1970 Oldsmobile Toronado GT
As soon as I have a nice, steady career with a nice, steady paycheck, one of the first collector cars I am going to buy is a 1966-1970 Oldsmobile Toronado. I’ve always admired the technological prowess it had during… more»
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Low-Cost Head Turner: 1975 AMC Pacer
Admittedly, AMCs are not my thing, but I do think they made higher quality vehicles than they got the reputation for. Though very uniquely styled and cool looking, the Pacer was not exactly AMC’s crowning achievement. Designed to look… more»
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4,500 Miles from New: 2000 Jeep Cherokee Sport
Jeep Cherokees are enjoying a nice spike in value at the moment, largely because their usefulness is being realized by a larger audience and because most examples for sale today have led obviously hard lives. This 2000 Jeep Cherokee… more»
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Fairmont No More: 1981 Ford Durango
The Ford Fairmont, though not exactly terrible, has never been a particularly inspiring car in any of its standard forms. It did lend its Fox platform to the 1979 Mustang, so many have used the interchangeability of Mustang go-fast… more»
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Holiday Survivor: 1963 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88
Although there are many great cars that came out of every decade of the past, there were many nice sedans that came from the mid 1960’s when the “Fin” craze has died down. Remarkably clean and original, this Oldsmobile… more»
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Clear Coat Bandit Strikes Again: 1949 Chevrolet Pickup
Try as I might, I just cannot understand the clear coating phenomenon. While I am of the opinion that saving any collectible car or truck and getting it back on the road is a noble and worthwhile undertaking, there… more»
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A Little Elbow Grease: 1953 Kaiser Manhattan
Although appearing like a derelict field find, this Kaiser Manhattan is a solid condition driver with a lot of recent maintenance. Complete and a great start to an affordable project, this classic two door could easily be polished up… more»
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K Is For Kool: 1964 Chrysler 300 K
The “Letter” series Mopars are legendary for their power and luxury, and they aren’t nearly as common as they should be. This Letter “K” is a solid car that appears very original, with only a few snags that keep… more»
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One of One: Japan-Found Ferrari Daytona Alloy
When it comes to barn finds, we don’t necessarily think of Japan as a source of untouched exotics or rotting classics. However, an exceedingly rare 1969 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona Berlinetta Alloy has been discovered there, quite literally a… more»
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1,832 Miles: 1982 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
When did odometers acquire a sixth digit (seventh if you count tenths)? I googled this question, but found no conclusive answer; it seems to have varied greatly by manufacturer, and I didn’t see any evidence that it was actually… more»
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Slightly Weathered Classic: 1955 Buick Century
Arguably one of the best looking cars to have emerged from the 1950’s, the Buick Century is a stylish and sleek machine with Nailhead power. Looking like a survivor, this Buick shows signs of age, but is a very… more»
