I’ve reviewed thousands of cars (and even more listings), but I still learn something every day. A case in point is this fine-looking 1963 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight two-door hardtop. It’s actually a “Custom” Sports Coupe as opposed to a Holiday… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Survivor Quality: 1972 AMC Hornet
By the end of the 1960s, the venerable Rambler American was about out of gas (its design dated to the 1950s). So American Motors somehow ponied up $40 million to design an all-new compact using a Hudson nameplate, the… more»
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Low-Mile Survivor: 1985 Dodge Shelby Charger Turbo
If you’re into quirky ‘80s hot hatches and have a soft spot for Carroll Shelby’s oddball creations, this 1985 Dodge Shelby Charger might be your ticket to turbocharged nostalgia. It’s listed here on eBay and has just 42,615 miles… more»
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Only Two Owners: 1976 Ford Maverick
Ford introduced the compact Maverick five years to the day after the Mustang. It was there to replace the aging Falcon, not create a new market niche. Over the course of eight years, nearly 2.1 million copies were sold,… more»
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1968 Ford LTD Brougham 4-Door Hardtop 390 V8
A 1968 Ford brochure says, “Ford ’68… Quiet. Strong. Beautiful.” That could have been said about me. Ok, maybe just the quiet part, but it’s hard to argue with the unique personality and features of the 1968 Ford LTD… more»
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Half-Door Rarity: 1974 Plymouth Trailduster Survivor
Looking for a rare Mopar truck that blends convertible fun, vintage charm, and solid 4×4 capability? This 1974 Plymouth Trailduster might just be it. Listed here on eBay, it’s an early-production example equipped with factory “half doors” and a… more»
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Bargain Cruiser? 1974 Pontiac Bonneville
Pinemist Green is a perfect color for this 1974 Pontiac Bonneville. Nothing says the 1970s like green or brown, big chrome bumpers, and gigantic 19-foot-long American cars that get 11 mpg. There’s some work to do on this big… more»
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Dark Purple Rarity: 1995 Chevrolet Corvette
If you’re going to buy a car built in high production numbers, the general rule of thumb is to either find one that was a high-performance model or had some sort of near-unrepeatable options. This 1995 Chevrolet Corvette has… more»
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Preserved SS: 1987 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Clean, unmodified Monte Carlo SS examples are getting harder to come by, especially ones that still run and drive well. This 1987 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS is said to be completely stock and original, right down to the factory… more»
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1974 Fairmont M19-H Railroad Inspection Car
We can’t get enough of railroad history and items here on Barn Finds. Most of us are super interested in these things and yet the tips don’t come in too often. I found this one a couple of days… more»
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One-Owner 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Convertible
Read any production chart from the 1970s and it becomes clear that the Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme was America’s Sweetheart. In 1970, 26,983 were sold; not bad, but not enough to make anyone notice. By 1975, however, Oldsmobile had sold… more»
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Power Steering & AC! 1957 International S-120 4×4
The term loaded has several meanings, at least when it comes to vehicles and not humans. We never had a vehicle with power windows and power door locks growing up, so my mind always goes to those two things… more»
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11k Original Miles: 1997 Mercury Cougar XR7
Originally conceived as Mercury’s entry into the emerging pony car market, the Cougar eventually morphed into a personal luxury car that offered buyers plenty of creature comforts. The brand’s demise could have allowed the badge to disappear with barely… more»
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One Family Owned: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air 4-Door Hardtop
Many enthusiasts consider a long-term ownership history a critical factor when searching for a classic to park in their garage. This 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air 4-Door Hardtop comfortably ticks that box, having been part of the same family since… more»
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“Mint Condition”: 1971 Mercury Cougar XR-7
One of my fears is someday having a medical issue that’ll keep me from enjoying my oddball collection of oddball vehicles. It happens more often than you may think, and that’s supposedly the case with this “mint condition” 1971… more»
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Nicest One Left? 1969 Ford Falcon Futura
The Ford Falcon was perhaps the best-selling U.S.-built compact car of the 1960s (that’s before the Mustang came along). Launched in 1960, Ford delivered just shy of half a million copies in 1961, before new competition began to take… more»
