Chevrolet hoped to recapture some of the sales magic of the 1965 Impala (one million units, including the SS). So, Chevy introduced the Custom Coupe in 1968. Essentially, it was a Caprice (formal roofline) with Impala trim, and the… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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79k Original Miles: 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix Model J
It is common for car companies to revive badges that may have lain dormant for years. However, once a marque is retired, a revival is extremely rare. There is no indication that General Motors will ever bring Pontiac back… more»
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Restored Barn Find: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
The seller has spent the past eight years transforming this 1963 Corvette Convertible from a dusty barn find into a stunning classic that will turn heads. It retains its numbers-matching status, although they performed a couple of reversible upgrades… more»
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47k Original Miles: 1960 Cadillac Sedan DeVille
Automotive styling was evolving as 1960 dawned. Many cars still featured fins as a defining feature, although these were shrinking as buyer tastes changed. This 1960 Cadillac Sedan DeVille reflects that approach. Its appearance is more restrained than its… more»
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Rare Off-Roader: 1973 Steyr-Puch Haflinger
Some classics are so quirky that they can’t help but be cool. Take this 1973 Steyr-Puch Haflinger as a perfect example. The low production total means that we have previously only seen two of these little gems at Barn… more»
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1960s Renwal Visible Chassis and V8 Model Kits
In the late 1930s, a gentleman named Irving Lawner (Renwal spelled backward) was selling plastic kitchenware in New York City, and by the 1960s, his company was making some of the most iconic model kits of all time. These… more»
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Stylish Survivor: 1978 Buick Electra Limited Coupe
Let’s see a show of hands for those of you who were around in the late 1970s. That many? I was a teenager and may or may not have owned a suit that looked like one of these, and… more»
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1986 Ford F-150 4×4 Short Bed 4-Speed
A 4×4 short-bed F-150 with a straight-six and four-speed manual? Yes, please. V8 engines get all the glory, but a six in this 1986 Ford F-150 4×4 short bed should handle just about any situation this side of towing… more»
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Pristine 1986 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe
“Desirable” is how I’d describe this beautiful Regatta Blue 1986 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe. I think Ford nailed it on this design, it’s a nice mama bear-like size (not too big, not too small – from Goldilocks and the… more»
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25k Original Miles: 1970 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 RS
The word “legend” is one of the more overused in the classic world, with some people willing to attach the tag to almost any vehicle. However, few would argue that the Chevrolet Camaro Z28 deserves such recognition. Initially, a… more»
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1970 Dodge W100 Power Wagon 318 V8 4-Speed
With Dodge’s beautiful Sweptline box and single-eye (single headlight, one on each side) grille, this 1970 Dodge W100 Power Wagon looks like a great project pickup. A brochure for 1970 Dodge pickups says the Power Wagon 4×4 pickup is… more»
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Last Year Classic: 1966 Rambler Classic 770
Rambler dropped the mid-level trim for its last version of the Classic in 1966, and this is the top-trim 770 model. It looks great in the photos, and yes, the wheels have been sandblasted and painted an AMC color…. more»
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1968 Jeep Gladiator J2000 4×4 350 V8 Manual
Before you get out the torches and pitchforks concerning the “350 V8”, thinking it’s just another restomod with a Chevy 350 in it, Jeep really did offer a factory 350-cu.in. V8 in the form of a Buick-sourced Dauntless 350… more»
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No Reserve: 1966 Chrysler 300 Hardtop
As a staff member of Barn Finds, my position could have come with a disclaimer: “The tips list can be hazardous to your wealth.” Make no bones about it; this ’66 Chrysler 300 hardtop is exactly the sort of car… more»
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73k-Mile Diesel Garage Find: 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Regency
We’ve already featured a couple of nicely preserved tenth-generation Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight coupes on Barn Finds earlier this month, so let’s add another low-mileage survivor to the mix, but this time one that’s diesel-powered. The seller describes this car as… more»
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1969 Hasbro Programmable Amaze-A-Matics!
In case you haven’t noticed, automobilia has become incredibly popular over the last few years as vintage vehicle prices have gone bonkers and left a lot of us out of the game. This double set of Amaze-A-Matics cars is… more»
