There isn’t much, if any, snow, sleet, or rain south of beautiful San Diego, where this Horizon is located, but Plymouth’s marketing department said, “Snow, sleet and rain couldn’t stop the hardy Horizon. Neither could the competition.” This 1979… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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No Reserve: 49k-Mile, One-Owner 1967 Mercury Cougar
I’ve always been a little envious of those who have the temperament to find a single car they like and drive it forever (What’s it like to not want one of everything?). That was apparently the case with this… more»
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All Original 5-Speed: 1988 Ford Mustang GT
The 1980s called, and they want their muscle car back! That’s the first thought that enters into my head upon gazing at this nicely preserved 1988 Ford Mustang GT, which appears to be in bone stock condition. Featuring the… more»
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Numbers-Matching: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28
I sometimes wonder whether the automotive industry will once again see the likes of this 1968 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28. There will almost certainly be high-performance models in the future, but will manufacturers ever produce vehicles designed specifically to achieve… more»
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24k Original Miles: 1949 Chevrolet Styleline Sedan
We’re no strangers to low-mileage claims at Barn Finds, and some stand scrutiny better than others. This 1949 Chevrolet Styleline Sedan may fall into that category. The seller states that its odometer shows 24,600 genuine miles. Since it has… more»
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Original Big-Block: 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
There is no experience quite like opening your garage door to find a pristine and desirable classic lurking in the shadows. This 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 offers its new owner that opportunity, presenting superbly following its recent restoration…. more»
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$850 With Helmet: 1970 Moto-Ski Zephyr
This 1970 Moto-Ski Zephyr 317 is listed here on Facebook Marketplace in Schenectady, NY, and they’re asking $850. It’s also listed here on craigslist in NY. Here is the original Facebook listing, and here is the original craigslist ad. How’s… more»
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38k Mile Survivor: 1976 Pontiac LeMans Sport Coupe
By 1976, the Pontiac LeMans was nearing the end of its fourth-generation life cycle, but the design team was still busy working on making it more modern-looking by adding four rectangular headlights and an upgraded grille up front. The… more»
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3rd-generation Survivor: 1978 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Chevrolet joined the personal luxury market in 1970 with the Monte Carlo. Riding on the same modified A-body platform as the Pontiac Grand Prix, the new Chevy also borrowed some styling cues from the Chevy Chevelle (IMO). All of… more»
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LT1 Powered Luxury Sedan: 1996 Buick Roadmaster
Dating all the way back to 1936, the Roadmaster was an on-again, off-again offering from Buick, with the moniker taking a more than three-decade break before returning for a final run lasting between 1991 and 1996. Now riding on… more»
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One Owner, Low Miles: 1966 Chrysler 300
The Chrysler Letter-Series was launched in 1955 as a performance luxury car. It was produced through 1965 in relatively low numbers, with the suffix changing from year to year (ex., 300-C, 300-D, etc.). To give buyers a slightly less… more»
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400-Equipped: 1978 Chrysler Cordoba
After a tentative start, the American Personal Luxury Car market segment developed strength during the 1960s and 1970s. Buyers seeking a suitable candidate were spoiled for choice, with this 1978 Chrysler Cordoba a strong contender for those with Mopar… more»
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Held Captive: 1961 Plymouth Fury Project
Chrysler scored a major hit with the “Forward Look” styling of its 1957-59 automobiles, especially the Plymouths. A shift to unibody construction in 1960-61 brought a reversal in good looks, producing some of the most awkwardly designed cars of… more»
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Low Mile Survivor! 1983 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
In the 1970s and 1980s, the Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme was one of the hottest cars on the market. Our family bought the sales pitch and we acquired a new Supreme like this one in 1983 (and kept it 13… more»
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Survivor-Grade: 1985 Toyota Pickup XtraCab 4×4
Toyota pickups from the 1980s have never been more sought-after, and the seller of this 1985 Toyota XtraCab SR5 is offering exactly the kind of example fans of the era dream of owning. Listed on eBay, this truck is… more»
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BF Auction: 1960 Pontiac Ventura Vista
Emerging from this garage is a classic with a great story to tell. It is a 1960 Pontiac Ventura Vista that spent three decades in storage. The current owner recently revived this beauty, returning it to a roadworthy state… more»
