With summer fast approaching, there are few things more attractive than the prospect of hitting the road in a classic Convertible for a wind-in-the-hair motoring experience. If affordability is a consideration, this 2007 Pontiac G6 GT Convertible could be… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Big Boat Cruiser: 1970 Buick Electra 225
Beginning in 1959, the Electra was Buick’s top-of-the-line automobile for more than three decades. It replaced the Roadmaster, which would make a return in the 1990s. The Electra would share its C-body platform with the likes of the Oldsmobile… more»
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Low-Mile Drop Top: 1972 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
The 1972 Chevrolet Corvette sits at a meaningful crossroads in the model’s history, blending the raw character of earlier C3 cars with subtle refinements that made them more livable on the road. Listed here on eBay, this particular example… more»
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As New Mystic Blue: 1991 Dodge Stealth R/T Twin Turbo
When you have the best of something to sell, it sometimes challenges you to endure a painstaking waiting game. After all, the best example of a car typically demands a higher asking price, and then a buyer who will… more»
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Frame-Off Fresh: 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
The early-1970s Chevrolet Monte Carlo has quietly earned its place as one of the era’s most comfortable and stylish ways into vintage American luxury muscle, and this 1972 example shows why the model has gained so much traction in… more»
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Survivor Cat: 1973 Mercury Cougar Convertible
I clearly remember the first time I saw a new for ’67 Mercury Cougar – and I thought it was fabulous! I hadn’t been much of a Mustang fan, though it wasn’t long before I came to realize that… more»
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Nicest One Left? 1970 Ford Fairlane 500
Though the Fairlane nameplate had been a Ford staple since the mid-1950s, it had been applied to an intermediate-sized automobile starting in 1962. Things were winding down for the Fairlane in 1970 as the Torino had already become the… more»
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Buttercup Yellow: 1973 International Scout II
Finding a vintage 4×4 in the Bay Area usually means one of two things: it’s either a rusted-out beach cruiser or a six-figure restoration parked in front of a tech campus. But this 1973 International Scout II popping up… more»
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383/4-Speed: 1967 Dodge Charger
This 1967 Dodge Charger will probably divide opinions among our Barn Finds readers. Some will examine the images, assess the baked paint, and view it as an ideal restoration candidate. Others will consider the same attributes, but view its… more»
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Final Year 454: 1974 Chevrolet Corvette
The automotive world was changing dramatically in the mid-1970s. Manufacturers were forced to focus on safety, fuel efficiency, and emission standards, with outright performance suffering as a result. It was against this backdrop that this 1974 Chevrolet Corvette left… more»
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Fins Begone! 1962 Chrysler 300 Sport Series
To capitalize on the image of the 300 Letter Series, Chrysler introduced the 300 Sport Series in 1962. Less powerful and using a bench seat instead of buckets, the Sport Series opened the 300 brand up to a wider… more»
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Ham it Up: 1959 Shasta Airflyte Travel Trailer
Packing up and moving on became surprisingly popular during the Great Depression both despite and because of an impoverished economy. All this activity boosted the tiny travel trailer industry from fewer than fifty local makers in 1930 to nearly… more»
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89k Original Miles: 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado
The vehicle manufacturing industry is probably evolving faster today than at any time in its history. Advances in electronics and battery technology have led to a rise in viable hybrid and electric cars, though it is worth looking to… more»
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84k Original Miles: 1968 Ford Torino GT Convertible Indy Pace Car
Many vehicle manufacturers view being selected to supply the Official Pace Car for the Indianapolis 500 as a great honor, and it was one accorded to the Ford Torino GT in 1968. The company followed a traditional trend, producing… more»
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Going After The Youth Market: 1969 AMC Javelin
American Motors jumped into the “pony car” game in 1968 with the Javelin, which had underpinnings shared with the American. It was in the line-up for seven years and across two generations before AMC exited the field in 1974…. more»
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Glass Roof 5-Speed: 1984 Chevrolet Corvette
The C4 era of the Chevrolet Corvette is one that evokes two distinct responses from enthusiasts: it was either caught in the awful afterburn of the malaise era, or it is one of the most underappreciated muscle cars ever… more»
