2011 seems so incredibly long ago now, doesn’t it? It’s hard to believe that it has been 15 years since we only had a $14-trillion national debt (compared to $38-trillion today), Andy Rooney retired from 60 Minutes, and CNET… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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18,000 Miles! 1988 Ford Mustang LX 5.0
As America emerged from the dark days of the mid-’70s to mid-’80s when V8s struggled to surpass 150 HP, Ford’s 5.0L V8 Mustang emerged as a serious affordable performer. Lightweights like this 1988 Ford Mustang LX 5.0 two-door sedan… more»
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42K Miles? 1979 Lincoln Continental Town Coupe
How is it possible that we’ve only seen one other 1979 Lincoln Continental Town Coupe here on Barn Finds over the years, and that one was less than a year ago? They’re big cars, heavy cars, they use a… more»
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Special Stang: 15k Mile 1993 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra
Right before the end of the “Fox-chassis” era of Mustang production, Ford decided to do a special run of Mustang SVT Cobra models. There were only 4993 of them, and they came in just three colors: The often-seen red,… more»
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Original Paint And Interior: 1974 Ford Galaxie 500
After fifteen years, Ford decided to end production on the Galaxie 500 after 1974, making this oddly named “Pillared Hardtop” the last of its line for American production. As such, production numbers weren’t terribly impressive, with the luxurious LTD… more»
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31k-Mile Survivor: 1971 AMC Ambassador Brougham
The Ambassador nameplate was one of the longest-running in the history of U.S. auto production (1927 to 1974). In the days following the merger between Nash and Hudson to form American Motors, the name would represent the finest car… more»
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BF Auction: 1988 Jeep Grand Wagoneer
Before “luxury SUV” became a marketing term, there was the Grand Wagoneer. And by 1988, Jeep had it dialed in—V8 power, real four-wheel drive, leather and wood inside, and a shape that has become truly iconic. While not the… more»
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Bone Stock Muscle Truck: 1995 Ford F-150 Lightning
The muscle truck wars got interesting in the 90s, when Chevrolet dropped a big block engine into its lightest pickup truck body. The SS was born and limited production kept it in collectors’ sights. Ford decided around the same… more»
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Only 21K Miles! 1985 Buick Riviera
Arguably, the Buick Riviera is one of the most esteemed American automobiles introduced in the 1960s. Some may consider the original incarnation (’63-’65) to be the Riv’s truest form. Others will take it further, up through the ’73 Boattail… more»
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Unmolested Survivor: 1967 Shelby GT500
Whether restored or preserved, authenticity is often the difference between a good classic and a great one. That is undoubtedly the case with this 1967 Shelby GT500. Its owner has walked the tightrope between preservation and restoration, replacing only… more»
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57K Miles? 1977 Chrysler Cordoba 360 V8
The seller of this Claret Red 1977 Chrysler Cordoba lists the mileage as being 57,391 miles, and any car or truck with fewer than 100,000 miles always gets the stink eye, as far as the comments go. It’s impossible… more»
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Final Year M-Body: 1989 Dodge Diplomat
One of the last great American car platforms that doesn’t get nearly enough love from collectors (in my humble opinion) is the M-body lineup from Chrysler. Known throughout American pop culture for being everything from a reliable commuter to… more»
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Texas Freeway-Approved: 1969 Kawasaki 175 F2
The seller has this bike listed as a Bushwacker, but the Bushwacker is an on/off-road version of Kawasaki’s 175, with beefed-up handlebars, an upswept exhaust, and more off-road features. This is clearly a street bike. This 1969 Kawasaki 175… more»
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Incredible Survivor: 1972 Ford Custom 500
If there was ever a more versatile 1970s TV show vehicle, I can’t think of one. This 1972 Ford Custom 500 4-Door Sedan in Medium Lime Metallic jumps out at me as being perfect for an undercover police car,… more»
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48K Original Miles: 1992 Ford Taurus SHO 5-Speed
Have you ever had a car on your radar screen as being enormously tempting but just not enough to actually buy one? The Ford Taurus SHO is one of those enthusiast vehicles that seemingly everyone will acknowledge is desirable… more»
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Highly-Optioned Big-Block: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro RS/SS 396 Convertible
Many enthusiasts will take one look at this 1968 Chevrolet Camaro RS/SS Convertible, discover the big-block under the hood, and decide that they have found the classic of their dreams. However, there is far more to this drop-top, because… more»
