The Chevrolet Chevelle had a plethora of fine engine options to choose from in ‘68, with no less than three variants of the 327. Shy of stepping up to a big block, whoever bought this one drove home with… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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52k-Mile Survivor: 1972 Dodge Challenger Rallye
What a difference a year can make. In 1971, you could order a Dodge Challenger convertible as an R/T with a 383, 440, or 426 Hemi V8 engine. But in 1972, you couldn’t get any of that, with the… more»
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Good Price? 1968 Honda CB77 Super Hawk 305
Considered by many as Honda’s first sport bike, the CB77 is a far cry from what is considered a sport bike today. Make mine an analog example like this Super Hawk with everything out in the open and not… more»
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Cheap Wheels: 1992 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera S
In the 1980s, Oldsmobile had two automobiles bearing the Cutlass nameplate. One was the rear-wheel-drive edition that dated to the early 1960s, while the other was the more fuel-efficient Ciera with front-wheel drive. The former was retired (as RWD)… more»
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Well-Preserved 1961 Jaguar MKII Sedan
The Jaguar Mark II was considered a performance-oriented luxury vehicle in the ’60s. It was capable of a fun driving experience while still being comfortable. Even by today’s standards, these cars are extremely classy. This example is said to… more»
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1968 Jeepster Commando Station Wagon V6
Soft top or hard top: that is the question. Whether ’tis nobler in the mind to suffer the slings and arrows of outrageous roof leakage, or… just go with a hard top. To paraphrase Shakespeare. I believe this color… more»
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V6 Survivor: 1974 Ford Mustang II Ghia
Talk about perfect timing. Ford reinvented its once-popular Mustang pony car in 1974. It had become big and bloated, and sales were way off. So, they went the route of a smaller economy car – just as the OPEC… more»
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First-Year Survivor: 1971 Ford Pinto Runabout
I hope you’re sitting down, I’m about to refer to this 1971 Ford Pinto Runabout as a beautiful example! I know, most of you just rolled your eyes but there it is, it’s out there and let the chips… more»
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Garage-Stored 19 Years: 1968 Chrysler Newport
Though the nameplate dated to the 1950s, the Newport was Chrysler’s “bread and butter” car throughout the 1960s. With a redesign in 1965 and a restyle in 1967, the Newport stayed the course in 1968. While Chrysler built more… more»
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Runs and Drives Great! 1985 Plymouth Reliant
It just occurred to me that the name “Reliant” as used on the Plymouth K-Car sends the wrong message. It sounds like “reliable,” which was most likely Chrysler’s intention, but it actually means “to rely on someone.” Therefore, Chrysler inadvertently implied… more»
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32k Mile 1972 De Tomaso Pantera
The Pantera is one of those cars that everyone stares at a little too long when it pulls into a parking lot. It’s stunning design is hard to ignore. The cars are an American-Italian hybrid. They were born when… more»
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Trade For ATV? 1968 Kaiser Jeep M715
I can’t imagine wanting to trade this 1968 Kaiser Jeep M715 for an ATV, but that’s what the seller says in their listing. They’re really interesting trucks and if they saw duty in Vietnam, they may have had any… more»
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28k Mile? Cadillac Coupe Deville
The 1977 Cadillac Coupe DeVille is one of those classic cars almost everyone (enthusiast or not) thinks is cool. They’re long, boxy, luxurious, and very ’70s Americana. 234,171 examples were produced in 1977 making this car have an abundant… more»
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Desirable Options: Unrestored 1966 Chevrolet Corvette
If this 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible is all that the seller claims, it is a pretty special classic. They state that it is not only original and unrestored, but it sports a few very desirable factory options that increase… more»
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1989 Lamborghini Countach 25th Anniversary
Only 657 25th anniversary Countaches are said to have been released making this example extremely desirable. Lamborghini introduced consumer-available supercars to a world that really only understood sports cars as the most opulent and performance-oriented vehicles. The Countach did… more»
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Rare Grand Prix Racer: 1968 Bultaco TSS 250
We don’t see many Spanish vehicles here at Barn Finds, let alone a Bultaco, but Adam “Iron Man” Clarke wrote about one here a couple of years ago. They are interesting machines with a very interesting and somewhat convoluted… more»
