Before the Pontiac GTO brought muscle to the mid-size car scene, Chrysler stirred things up with bigger autos. They were the Letter Series Chryslers based on the New Yorker and they were in production from 1955 to 1965. The… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
BF Exclusive: 1989 Lincoln Town Car
These days, they really don’t build cars like this 1989 Lincoln Town Car. Sure, there are lots of luxury cars being built, but for the most part, they lack the charm and character of a Town Car. Unfortunately, finding… more»
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Trophy Winner: 1980 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
We’ve recently seen some extremely nice Oldsmobiles crossing our desks at Barn Finds, and I must say a big thank you to Mitchell G. for spotting this 1980 Cutlass Supreme. My view of its condition isn’t isolated, because this… more»
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40-Year Survivor: 1985 Chevrolet Caprice Classic
Throughout the 1980s, Chevrolet continued to sell a lot of full-size Impala and Caprice automobiles. The 1985 model year was the last when they were sold together. The Impala was largely a fleet purchase by then while the more… more»
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1-of-86: 1991 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 Convertible
Rarity claims are not new in the classic world, with some standing up to scrutiny better than others. The seller claims that this 1991 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 Convertible is 1-of-86 built during that model year. It is in excellent… more»
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Dry Climate Classic: 1979 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds W-30
Many enthusiasts searching for a classic to park in their garage will look favorably upon those from dry regions. There is a danger that UV exposure will bake paint and interior trim, but it offers an excellent chance that… more»
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Rare Color: 1993 Cadillac Allanté
New car buyers can be quite fickle when a manufacturer exhibits what you might call automotive bravery. They will either reward the company with enormous sales success or avoid showrooms like the plague. Cadillac suffered the second fate with… more»
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Rare Convertible: 1965 Rambler Classic 770
The Rambler Classic was American Motors’ mid-size car between 1961 and 1966. After a major redesign in 1963 that earned it Motor Trend’s “Car of the Year” Award, the Classic (and Ambassador) got a serious facelift in 1965/66. Few… more»
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Untouched for Fifty Years:1946 Ford Woody Wagon
Ford’s wagon aspirations began in 1929 with its first mass-produced “station wagon”, originally sold as a commercial vehicle. Its usefulness as a people-mover catapulted the woody to new heights over time, until it became the top-shelf model in many… more»
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Car Show Ready: 1967 Chevrolet Malibu Convertible
While some classics require plenty of work to present at their best, I must say a big thank you to Barn Finder Mitchell G. for spotting this 1967 Chevrolet Malibu Convertible. This gem needs nothing, and could rightfully take… more»
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Real L82? 1979 Chevrolet Corvette
The demise of the big-block option at the end of the 1974 model year left Corvette buyers with only one choice if they craved better-than-average performance. Ticking the box beside the L82 option boosted engine power, which proved to… more»
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No Reserve: 1974 Ford F-250 4×4
It’s true, variety is the spice of life. Let’s say you visited your Ford dealer to buy a new pickup in 1974. The order form would greet you with no fewer than five shades of green, by my count…. more»
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Nicest One Left? 1976 Chevrolet Cosworth Vega
Chevrolet built more than two million copies of its Vega subcompact from 1971 to 1977. But only about 3,500 of them will likely ever be considered collectible. That small group is the high-performance Cosworth Vega produced only in 1975… more»
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8k-Mile Survivor: 1987 Buick Regal Turbo-T
In the 1980s, Buick produced several turbo-charged versions of its mid-size Regal sport coupe. The most well-known was the Grand National, built in 1982 and again from 1984 to 1987. One of the rarest was the Turbo-T, offered only… more»
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1-of-300: 1980 Saab 96 GL Jubileum
Launched in 1960, the Saab 96 enjoyed a far longer production life than even the most optimistic company managers could have anticipated. The last cars rolled off the line in 1980, and Saab marked the occasion by producing the… more»
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Matching Numbers 409: 1964 Chevrolet Impala
I’m going to dispense with the “Giddy Up, Giddy Up 409…” folderol and look at this 1964 Chevrolet Impala two-door hardtop objectively and judge it on its merits and/or detractions. It shows pretty well and is properly equipped— I’d… more»
