When this 1978 Nova was ordered they didn’t check many boxes, just radio, power steering and a vinyl roof. Its history is a mystery, bought 11 years ago at a charity auction. The owner has started it weekly and… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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1966 Dodge Polara: Sleeper Potential
Could this be, a 1966 Dodge Polara 383 big block with auto trans and only original 27,000 miles? The pictures look pretty nice, the dealer did a nice job detailing this Dodge. It’s said to be rust free, which could be… more»
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1972 Plymouth Barracuda: Drive It Home
Rarely do we feature a barn find that is ready for the next owner to actually drive home, but this ’72 Barracuda is just that, ready to drive! The seller claims it was recently discovered in a barn, but… more»
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1968 Mercury Cougar XR-7 GT-E: 1 Of 3
This might look like any other Mercury Cougar, but it is in fact a rather rare and special cat, with an incredible story to boot. I will let our friend Jenna from the Owls Head Museum tell you more… more»
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1965 AMC Rambler Marlin: Local Fastback
I’ve always dug the distinctive AMC Rambler Marlins, largely due to the fact that American manufacturers of the era didn’t take much interest in the fastback body design. The shape reminded me of the styling phenomenon of making a… more»
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Pick your Deville: 1970’s Cadillacs
According to Hagerty, of the top ten emerging classics, only the bottom two are American! The 1971 to 1976 Devilles are next to last with the 1984 to 1989 Toyota 4Runner at the top! The 1982 to 1992 Trans… more»
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True Survivor: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1
This 1969 Mach 1 is claimed to be a true survivor car. Still wearing it’s original Lime Gold paint, black interior and even reproduction tires (at least I assume they are repros!), this Mustang was shipped to Virginia from… more»
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Still In The Wrapper: 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88
Sadly, this 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 comes onto the market as the result of an estate sale. It’s obviously been very cherished since purchase. Aftermarket clear plastic covers are still on the seats, and from the looks of things,… more»
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In Showroom For 35 Years: 1965 Mustang GT
This Mustang is claimed to have sat inside a dealership for the past 35 years and has only covered 52k miles since new! They don’t mention if the paint and interior are original, but they do state that the… more»
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Fabulous Riches? 1984 Cadillac Eldorado
I remember being struck by the silence the first time I rode in one of these later GM front-wheel-drive cars. It’s hard to believe now that these were downsized considerably from their predecessors when they were introduced in 1979…. more»
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1978 Ford 600 Wrecker: Easy Life
When you think of a tow truck, you tend to envision a workhorse of a truck, one that’s tasked with the tough jobs other rigs would whimper at the sight of. Obviously, tow trucks are overbuilt to accommodate such… more»
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1968 Chevelle: Low Mileage Survivor
This 1968 Chevelle is said to have only 51,000 documented miles. They don’t provide many details or any other pictures. This could be a great survivor if it’s anything like the seller wants us to believe. The owner does… more»
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Weekend Driver Survivor: 1975 Alfetta
Earlier this month, I wrote about another one of these that I felt was a bargain. I’m feeling the draw again after looking this one over, but it’s too far away as well, although this time at least it’s… more»
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Car Next Door: 1961 Chevrolet Bel Air
This true garage find is being sold by the next-door-neighbor to it for the last 20 years – he bought it from the late owner’s estate. It’s been sitting in the garage since 1974. The owner has loaded a… more»
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1972 Corvette Survivor: Last Of The LT-1s
A classic car’s story is almost as important as it’s condition! Alright, maybe it isn’t that important, but it sure can make a car more interesting. This ’72 Corvette LT-1 has a lot going for it. For one, it’s… more»
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Rotary Motorcycle: 1975 Hercules W-2000
This motorcycle falls into a category of vehicles I really like–let’s call them “enhanced survivors”–where the vast majority of the vehicle is clean and original, but the necessary maintenance and repairs have been done to put the machine into… more»
