Chevrolet had two “new” products to offer buyers in 1964. The first was the all-new mid-size Chevelle, designed to compete with the Ford Fairlane (which had been resized in 1962). The second was the return of the El Camino… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Summer Cruiser: 1975 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible
Eddie Cochrane once famously sang “There ain’t no cure for the summertime blues.” I don’t believe that, because summer is the ideal time to slip behind the wheel of a classic like this 1975 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible to bask… more»
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Low Mileage Survivor! 1977 Plymouth Fury Wagon
Plymouth gave the Fury a bad case of whiplash through its seven generations of production. At introduction in 1959, the Fury was a full-sized car, but that only lasted a couple of years before it was made into a… more»
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Mostly Original 1968 Chevrolet Sportvan 90 Deluxe
The 21st century needs a huskier dose of the van in its cultural diet. There’s evidence that we’re getting there: “Boogie Vans” from the ’70s have reemerged, the Chevy Astro has a cult following, and I’ve seen diecast 1/64… more»
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Drive it Home: 1960 Chrysler New Yorker Hardtop
Some people have a natural aversion to the cold, meaning it takes something pretty special to lure them away from their warm environment. Perhaps this 1960 Chrysler New Yorker Hardtop could be the ideal bait. It is an extraordinarily… more»
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Fresh Paint: 1964 Ford Thunderbird Convertible
While Ford created the Personal Luxury Car market segment with the Thunderbird, it faced strong opposition from the Buick Riviera and Pontiac Grand Prix during the early 1960s which eroded sales. However, the introduction of a new model in… more»
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Well Maintained: 1987 Fiat Panda
The Giant Panda has been identified as a vulnerable species, and there is a global move to ensure its survival. This 1987 Fiat Panda is anything but giant but has survived in remarkable condition. Part of its core strength… more»
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Running Project: 1968 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
The Cutlass Supreme joined the Oldsmobile lineup as a personal luxury car (the same year that the Toronado also debuted). It was a fancier version of the standard Cutlass and would eventually become the GM division’s best seller. This… more»
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One-Owner Gold Package: 1989 Cadillac Eldorado
Having been silently and smoothly gliding across the roadways of the Arlington Heights, Illinois area to the tune of only around 1,700 miles a year over the last 36 years, this 1989 Cadillac Eldorado, which the seller says has… more»
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1948 Plymouth Special Deluxe Club Coupe
The first few years after World War II were an interesting time in the U.S. auto industry, to say nothing about other countries involved in that war. Auto production stopped early in the war and most manufacturers revamped pre-war… more»
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Rust-Free Original: 1989 Dodge Ramcharger 4×4
One-family-owned, 100% rust-free, and never been modified – other than getting a call from the Powerball Commission, those are some of my favorite things. We’ve seen a boatload of Ramchargers here on Barn Finds lately but this 1989 Dodge… more»
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1973 Chevrolet Caprice Sport Sedan 454 V8
Chevy’s Caprice was the company’s top-of-the-line “luxury” car. Plymouth had the Fury III and even more so, the VIP, and some other non-luxury brands that were known for making affordable vehicles were coming out with luxury models. This 40,000-mile… more»
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Highly Original: 1949 Hudson Commodore 4-Door Sedan
“The New Hudson. Now You’re Face To Face With Tomorrow!” That’s how Hudson described their radically restyled car in 1948 that set the automotive industry on its ear. As an old marketing and advertising guy, I get a kick… more»
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61K-Miles: 1967 Ford F-350 And Chinook Camper
The 1960s was the golden age of camping, in my opinion. It was like the Wild West, much the same as in the snowmobiling world, people were looking for ways to have fun in their leisure time and camping… more»
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350 V8 Survivor: 1970 Chevrolet Caprice
Chevrolet introduced the Caprice in 1965, an upscale version of the Impala. It would be immediately successful, and the first generation was around through 1970 (the same as the rest of the full-size lineup). The Caprice began as a… more»
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Update: 1950 Plymouth DeLuxe Business Coupe
UPDATE – This 1950 Plymouth Deluxe Three-Passenger Coupe is listed for sale again after it was featured last February here on Barn Finds. It’s posted here on craigslist and is still located in Chico, California. The seller – whether… more»
