I’m a big fan of “the first” or “the last” of anything related to vehicles. I tell myself that they’re worth more and potential collector vehicles and sometimes that gets me into trouble as I try to find enough… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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23,900 Miles! 1972 Pontiac Catalina Coupe
No rust? No dents or dings? 23,900 miles? A two-door hardtop with a 400 V8? Those wheels, the color, the condition? Man, this 1972 Pontiac Catalina Coupe has to be one of the nicest ones on the planet in… more»
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Excellent Older Restoration: 1965 Chevrolet Nova SS
Some enthusiasts will give restored classics a wide berth, fearing that the car’s sparkling paint might hide some significant nightmares. However, I must say a big thank you to Barn Finder Mitchell G. for spotting this 1965 Chevrolet Nova… more»
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Mostly Solid Survivor: 1962 Studebaker Champ
The Champ was a light-duty pickup built and sold by Studebaker from 1960 to 1964. It competed with the likes of the Ford F-100 and Chevy C-10. Like the Avanti and Gran Turismo, the Champ was dropped in late… more»
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Owned 33 Years: 1965 Chevrolet Corvair Corsa
The Corvair was a radical departure for 1960s Chevrolet (and the U.S. auto industry, for that matter). It was a compact car, used an air-cooled engine, and said powerplant was located in the rear. It was successful at first,… more»
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Mostly Original: 1965 Rambler Classic 770 287 V8
1965 was the first model year for the redesigned third-generation Rambler Classic and you may have a hard time finding a nicer one than this 72,000-mile “mostly original” example with a 287 V8. This beautiful Mystic Gold 1965 Rambler… more»
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One-Family-Owned: 1972 Evinrude Skeeter
Despite being from Norway, I doubt if Ole Evinrude had traveling-across-snow on his mind when he invented the first gas-powered outboard boat motor in 1907. It would be six decades later before the company’s first snowmobile was introduced, almost… more»
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12,700-Mile Time Capsule! 1977 Chrysler Cordoba
Driving a vehicle 265 miles a year isn’t a lot. Per year, not per week or even per month. It’s hard to believe there are cars like this 1977 Chrysler Cordoba still hidden out there in the world, ones… more»
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GTO Clone Candidate? 1966 Pontiac Tempest
Pontiac launched the Tempest in 1961 as a compact car, along with the Olds F-85 and Buick Special. With the 1964 model year, all three products were promoted to mid-size status, joining the all-new Chevrolet Chevelle. The Tempest name… more»
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Daily Driver Needs TLC: 1960 Ford Country Sedan
For those unfamiliar with the Ford Country Sedan, it was the less glitzy version of the Country Squire station wagon. The Country Squire was noted for its wood-bodies or trim, while the Country Sedan was a simpler steel-bodied wagon… more»
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1986 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale Brougham
I can’t imagine a car as old as this 1986 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale Brougham having traveled only 36,500 miles and being in such nice condition. I’m guessing living in the beautiful San Diego, California area helped, it would… more»
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One Family-Owned: 1968 Alfa Romeo Giulia 1300 TI
The Alfa Giulia TI is one of the sportiest sedans ever to hit the road. It’s the Italian interpretation – but even more spritely – of the Jaguar Mk II. Imminently tossable, it’s light on its feet and punches… more»
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Evel Approved: 1970s Evel Knievel AMF bike
Looking as if it took a hard hit after a 17-school bus jump, this 1970s AMF Evel Knievel bike is gold for those of us who have started collecting vintage bicycles, even if it does need some tweaking to… more»
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Only 27K Miles! 1996 Chevrolet Impala SS
One of America’s all-time market share heavy-weights was Chevrolet’s Impala. It rained supreme in the sixties and throughout most of the seventies. The ’77 B-body downsizing, however, saw the more upscale Caprice take the catbird seat and the Impala… more»
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Trade Up or Down: 1965 Buick Riviera
Choosing a favorite classic from some decades is easy, but others pose a challenge. For me, the 1960s fall into that category. I find myself irresistibly drawn to First Generation Pony Cars, while a ’64 Ford Galaxie 500XL would… more»
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Suba’fly! Custom 1973 Subaru GL Convertible
What do you get when you cross the elements of a Subaru GL Coupe and, ohhhhhh, let’s say a Continental Mark III? You get one offbeat Suba’fly! This crazy custom 1973 Subaru GL Convertible is listed here on Facebook… more»
