The seller of an untouched Volkswagen GTI 16 Valve claims to have driven the car for less than 100 miles after searching for two years for one. That’s a strange way to enjoy a car you’ve longed for, so… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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All Original First-Gen: 1981 Toyota Celica Supra
Here’s another one of those cars that were once so common—at least in southern California, where I grew up—that it was easy to overlook their significance, but have now all but disappeared. This 1981 Toyota Celica Supra represents the… more»
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Furyous Commercial: 1977 Plymouth Fury Sport
Meet Flo, a light blue 1977 Plymouth Fury Sport. A two-owner car, the current owner has enjoyed this Fury since 2015 and is looking to sell it in lieu of something more fuel efficient. Pat L. sent this one… more»
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Seller’s Day Off: 2K-Mile 1985 Chevrolet Corvette
Hey, it’s Labor Day! I hope those of you reading in the U.S. are doing so while remembering and honoring the contributions of workers throughout our country’s history—while enjoying a little respite from your own work. You know who… more»
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Labor, Schmabor: 1984 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit
Where’s Driver today? What, a holiday? Oh, bother. Labor Day? Ridiculous! All the labor I do, creating jobs and trickling down and what have you, and now I have to drive myself? Oh well, let’s do pop out and pick up… more»
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Hashtag Ready: 1965 Dodge Dart 270 Wagon
Maybe it’s just because my weekend included a beat-the-heat trip to the movies to see the unsettling social media satire Ingrid Goes West, but something about the filter-perfect photos in the ad for this ’65 Dodge Dart 270 wagon is… more»
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Mighty Survivor: 1983 Mitsubishi Mighty Max
Wow! Vehicles like this Mighty Max are the definition of time-machine. Looking at the photos of this beautiful Mitsubishi are sure to transport you back to 1983! The graphics, roll bar, brush guard, and lights are a sure sign… more»
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X Marks the Spot: 1974 AMC Matador X Coupe
A few days ago, we featured a 1976 AMC Matador coupe; several of the comments went along the lines of, “Wake me up when you find a Matador X.” Time to wipe the sleep from your eyes! Intrepid reader… more»
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Your High School Sweetheart: 1986 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z
As we get older, it is natural to reflect on missed opportunities and wonder about the direction our lives might have taken if we took a different fork in the road. For automobile enthusiasts, most of us are drawn… more»
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Mini-Ferrari: 1977 Chevrolet Monza 2+2
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»
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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»
