As drag racing started to take hold of American culture in the early 60s, the OEMs started to take notice and offered some truly great rides. Up for sale is one of these cars, and it is a real… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Potent Survivor: 2000 Pontiac Firebird Formula WS6
Certain letter and number combinations on badges attached to classic cars inevitably set pulses racing. A GT or Mach 1 badge on a First Generation Mustang is a prime example, while an LT-1 badge gracing a C3 Corvette achieves… more»
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Running Project: 1930 Ford Model A Tudor Survivor
The Ford Model A was a much-improved car over the Model T that it replaced. Unfortunately, it was introduced a couple of years before the economy fell apart in 1929, holding overall Model A production to under five million… more»
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Driver Quality: 1968 Ford Shelby Mustang GT350
While some enthusiasts prefer their classics to be pristine and will perform restorations to achieve that goal, others subscribe to the “they’re only original once” school of thought. That makes this 1968 Ford Shelby Mustang GT350 an interesting proposition…. more»
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31k Original Miles: 1970 Dodge Challenger Convertible
The First Generation Dodge Challenger is undeniably desirable, and pristine examples typically command impressive prices. This 1970 Challenger Convertible isn’t perfect, but it could be an excellent project candidate for those wishing to lift its presentation to a higher… more»
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One Owner Estate Car: 1979 Chrysler New Yorker
In 1979, the inflation rate was 11.35%. The prime lending rate slowly rose from just over 11% to 15.5 % in the latter half of the year. A gallon of gasoline was $0.88, which would be equivalent to $3.82… more»
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Needs Paint! 1971 Chevrolet Corvette
This 1971 Chevrolet Corvette demonstrates why we should never judge a book by its cover. Its tired paint doesn’t make a positive first impression. This is unfortunate because delving below the surface reveals a rock-solid classic featuring a few… more»
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22k-Mile Survivor: 1988 Pontiac Firebird GTA
I envy those whose youth intersected with the peak of America’s grand tradition: the dealer introduction of the new model year. Invariably, in September or October said dealers would paint or paper up the windows and steel themselves against… more»
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35k Original Miles: 1985 Ford Mustang GT
Collection downsizing is nothing new, and we have seen plenty of examples of that practice over the years at Barn Finds. This 1985 Ford Mustang GT perfectly encapsulates that ongoing trend, and is a genuine survivor with a claimed… more»
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1-of-327: 1993 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra
Ford demonstrated to the world that it was firmly back in the performance game when it released 4,993 examples of its 1993 Mustang SVT Cobra. It is a relatively rare car in a “big picture” sense, but this one… more»
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Rare Miniature EV: 1985 Sinclair C5
The Sinclair C5 was a one-passenger electric vehicle built in England in the 1980s. Though it was sold as a commuter vehicle, we don’t know how practical it would be with a top speed of just 15 mph. So… more»
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29k Original Miles: 1987 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z
The 1987 model year wasn’t a banner one for Chevrolet’s Camaro badge, with sales dropping by 29% compared to 1986. However, classics like this 1987 Camaro IROC-Z have found their place among potential buyers seeking their slice of 1980s… more»
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Genuine K-Code: 1966 Ford Mustang GT Fastback
Virtually every motoring enthusiast has their dream car garage that they would fill with their favorite classics. Mine is quite an eclectic mix but for as long as I can remember, a 1966 Mustang GT Fastback with a K-Code… more»
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Turbocharged: 1986 Chrysler LeBaron GTS Sport
In the 1980s, there were two Chrysler LeBarons. The family-oriented “regular” LeBaron and one focused on spirited performance, the LeBaron GTS. The former was based on the successful Chrysler K-Car platform, while the GTS rode on a modified H-platform… more»
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10K Mile Survivor: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am
There were over 117,000 Trans Ams built in 1979, more than any other year. This 1979 Pontiac Trans Am is reported to only have 10,280 miles on the odometer. Rocco B found this gem and we appreciate seeing such… more»
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Pristine French Survivor: 1996 Renault Twingo
The 1996 Renault Twingo urban runabout on Craigslist in Washington, DC, is an Edition Spéciale Alizé that adds features such as A/C, tinted glass, power windows, central locking, airbags, and the “fun velour ‘cumulus’ interior.” The owner wants $15,000.
