One’s tastes are subject to the impressions they leave on others and are heavily tied to the time they are displayed. Take for example, this 1985 Cadillac Seville for sale on Craigslist in Freehold, New Jersey. While a bit… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Final Year Survivor: 1996 Buick Roadmaster Estate
With no evidence that local manufacturers plan to introduce a full-sized Station Wagon into their model range, it falls upon classics like this 1996 Buick Roadmaster Estate to bridge the gap. As compromises go, it isn’t a bad one…. more»
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Power & Light Truck: 1966 Dodge W300 4×4 Utiline
We’ve seen some great pickups here on Barn Finds over the years and this one ranks toward the top for me. A 1966 Dodge W300 Utiline one-ton 4×4 that’s rock solid, with a V8 and four-speed manual? Yes, please…. more»
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Clean As A Whistle: 1976 Porsche 912E
I’ve covered Porsche 912s here on BF before, but they’ve always been the first-gen (’65-’69) variety. Today, for your review, I have a very sharp-looking second-gen 1976 912E to consider. If looks could kill, this baby has them, but… more»
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Power-Up Kit: 1982 Yamaha XJ650 Seca Turbo
Power-Up Kit? That sounds like something David Hasselhoff would have said to his car (K.I.T.T.) on Knight Rider just before jumping over a couple of bad guys with perfect hair. It was actually a factory kit to boost the… more»
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197 Original Miles! 1996 Porsche 911 Turbo
The 993-chassis Porsche 911 remains one of the most coveted air-cooled models ever made. Values barely ticked down in the years it became a used sports cars, and with the arrival of the liquid-cooled 996, values skyrocketed even further…. more»
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11k Original Miles: 1976 Panther J72
The Panther J72 is a rare classic, with only 368 cars leaving the factory during a ten-year production run. It was the first offering from the company based in Surrey, England, setting its theme of providing handbuilt vehicles to… more»
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No Reserve: 1976 MG MGB
There are typically two major ways that a classic can attract attention. The first is to be extraordinarily desirable, while the second is to be affordable. British sports cars like this 1976 MG MGB enjoy a strong following in… more»
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51k-Mile Survivor: 1998 Buick Skylark Custom
The Skylark nameplate was all over Buick products from the early 1950s until the end of the century. For the seventh and final generation (1992 to 1998), it was a compact car with front wheel drive and Oldsmobile or… more»
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Diesel Pickup: 1983 Chevrolet El Camino
The El Camino was Chevrolet’s version of a “gentleman’s pickup” because it was based on a car platform rather than that of a truck. It was on the market for the longest of the two primary competitors (the other… more»
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Low Mileage Survivor: 1978 Chrysler LeBaron
Straight from the Malaise Era, decked in period-perfect cream and brown hues, we have this 1978 Chrysler LeBaron sedan, a proverbial “driven only on Sundays,” low mileage example. It is advertised here on craigslist for $5400, with a trade… more»
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Easy Resto: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1
Sometimes the story behind a classic can be as interesting as the car itself. Take this 1969 Mustang Mach 1 as a prime example. The first owner followed an unusual path when purchasing the vehicle, and the rest of… more»
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34k Original Miles: No Reserve 1985 Toyota Celica GT-S Convertible
A known ownership history is always desirable when searching for a classic to park in your garage. It makes it easier to confirm a seller’s claim, helping to ensure that buyers get what they are paying for. This 1985… more»
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No Reserve: 1980 Triumph TR7 Drophead Coupe
I have always believed that the Triumph TR7 deserved greater sales success than it eventually achieved. The styling doesn’t appeal to everyone, but the same can be said of almost any classic. Perhaps its greatest hurdle was the company’s… more»
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Best of the Flock: 1987 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe
The ninth generation Thunderbird marked a departure from its flailing predecessor. Not only was the car shortened and restyled to emphasize aerodynamics, but its purpose also shifted from providing luxury trappings to engaging the driver – the better to… more»
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41k Original Miles: 1987 Ford F-150 XL 4×4
It is fair to expect a classic 4×4 Pickup with nearly forty years of active service under its belt to look a bit tired and rough around the edges. However, this 1987 Ford F-150 XL is an exception to… more»
