The Valiant was Plymouth’s compact car offering between 1960 and 1976. A redesign came in 1967 that increased buyer interest through the end of the line when the Volare replaced the Valiant. This 1968 edition is the upscale Signet… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Peak 90s Luxury: 1991 Cadillac Brougham D’Elegance
Here’s a familiar face: the Cadillac Brougham, an American land barge if there ever was one. However, this particular face stands out as it represents the one time in the model’s long-tenured history that Cadillac actually decided to freshen… more»
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Ratty Caddy: 1955 Cadillac Coupe DeVille
We all have some cars that make us itchy, ready to make an ill-advised decision. The ’55 Coupe DeVille is one of mine because we have a history. About eight years ago, I saw one parked outside a shop… more»
BF Exclusive: 1972 Honda Z600 Coupe
One of the most unique Kei cars to roll out of Japan in the 1970s is the Honda Z-series. Starting with the smaller Z360 – about five inches longer than a Subaru 360 but with much better engineering –… more»
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Luxury Survivor: 1973 Cadillac Coupe de Ville
Life seems to be progressing at a frantic pace, and it is sometimes challenging to keep up with the endless change. There are times when it makes perfect sense to step back, take a deep breath, and smell the… more»
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86k Original Miles: 1973 Chevrolet El Camino SS
“A vehicle to go to church in on a Sunday and which can carry our pigs to market on Mondays” may well be the strangest design brief in automotive history, but it was the one that spawned the development… more»
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Garage-Kept Survivor: 2003 Ford Thunderbird
Releasing a new model is always fraught with danger, especially if a manufacturer elects to pursue a retro theme. The New Mini, New Beetle, and the Fiat 500 stand as shining successes, while the Plymouth Prowler sits at the… more»
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65k Original Miles: 1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442 T-Top
This 1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442 is an extremely tidy survivor with 65,700 original miles on its odometer. It has no apparent needs and features only a single reversible modification for potential buyers craving authenticity. The first owner’s decision to… more»
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Original L82: 1974 Chevrolet Corvette
We always appreciate the input from our readers at Barn Finds, whether it is via article feedback, or spotting wonderful classics for us to feature. Therefore, I must say a big thank you to Barn Finder PRA4SNW for spotting… more»
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One Family Owned: 1964 Volkswagen Beetle
The question that invariably sparks debate is: What was the most important car of the 20th Century? The Ford Model T is an obvious choice because, at one point, 50% of the cars plying the world’s roads were Model… more»
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“Extremely Original:” 1961 Ford Thunderbird Coupe
By the time the third-generation Thunderbird hit the showrooms in late 1960, it still owned the personal luxury car market. Some say the Studebaker Hawk was in that category, but not really (less than 4,000 1961 Hawks were sold… more»
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Low-Mileage Luxury Survivor: 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Regency
Like many GM offerings, the Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight was downsized for its tenth generation of production, which ran from 1977 through 1984. However, the car remained large enough to provide passengers with hours of comfort, with the headroom and rear… more»
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Restored Some Time Ago: 1971 Rupp Hustler
“Curiosity and innovation” were the two words that Herbert Rupp (known as Mick or Mickey) credits for his success in the go-kart, mini-bike, and snowmobile business in the 1960s through the 1970s. This 1971 Rupp Hustler mini-bike is listed… more»
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Stuck-Engined Survivor: 1941 Plymouth P11 Two-Door Sedan
One of the most popular video genres in the car world asks the following question: “Will it run?” Intrepid filmmakers of widely varying abilities in the dissimilar crafts of videography and auto mechanics will find a long-dormant old car… more»
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250-Six Survivor: 1966 Chevrolet Biscayne Wagon
Stoat White doesn’t have quite the cache as “Ermine White” does, even though an ermine, a small ferret-like creature, is also known as a stoat. How’s that for an offbeat way to start a post about a very cool… more»
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NCRS Award Winner: 1994 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1 With 5,920 Miles!
Chevrolet released the original Corvette as its competitor to the classic European sports car. The ‘Vette grew legs through the 1960s as the company slid more and more potent engines under the hood. However, the 1970s hurt the badge… more»
