New car buyers can be quite fickle when a manufacturer exhibits what you might call automotive bravery. They will either reward the company with enormous sales success or avoid showrooms like the plague. Cadillac suffered the second fate with… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Rare Convertible: 1965 Rambler Classic 770
The Rambler Classic was American Motors’ mid-size car between 1961 and 1966. After a major redesign in 1963 that earned it Motor Trend’s “Car of the Year” Award, the Classic (and Ambassador) got a serious facelift in 1965/66. Few… more»
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Untouched for Fifty Years:1946 Ford Woody Wagon
Ford’s wagon aspirations began in 1929 with its first mass-produced “station wagon”, originally sold as a commercial vehicle. Its usefulness as a people-mover catapulted the woody to new heights over time, until it became the top-shelf model in many… more»
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Car Show Ready: 1967 Chevrolet Malibu Convertible
While some classics require plenty of work to present at their best, I must say a big thank you to Barn Finder Mitchell G. for spotting this 1967 Chevrolet Malibu Convertible. This gem needs nothing, and could rightfully take… more»
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Real L82? 1979 Chevrolet Corvette
The demise of the big-block option at the end of the 1974 model year left Corvette buyers with only one choice if they craved better-than-average performance. Ticking the box beside the L82 option boosted engine power, which proved to… more»
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No Reserve: 1974 Ford F-250 4×4
It’s true, variety is the spice of life. Let’s say you visited your Ford dealer to buy a new pickup in 1974. The order form would greet you with no fewer than five shades of green, by my count…. more»
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Nicest One Left? 1976 Chevrolet Cosworth Vega
Chevrolet built more than two million copies of its Vega subcompact from 1971 to 1977. But only about 3,500 of them will likely ever be considered collectible. That small group is the high-performance Cosworth Vega produced only in 1975… more»
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8k-Mile Survivor: 1987 Buick Regal Turbo-T
In the 1980s, Buick produced several turbo-charged versions of its mid-size Regal sport coupe. The most well-known was the Grand National, built in 1982 and again from 1984 to 1987. One of the rarest was the Turbo-T, offered only… more»
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1-of-300: 1980 Saab 96 GL Jubileum
Launched in 1960, the Saab 96 enjoyed a far longer production life than even the most optimistic company managers could have anticipated. The last cars rolled off the line in 1980, and Saab marked the occasion by producing the… more»
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Matching Numbers 409: 1964 Chevrolet Impala
I’m going to dispense with the “Giddy Up, Giddy Up 409…” folderol and look at this 1964 Chevrolet Impala two-door hardtop objectively and judge it on its merits and/or detractions. It shows pretty well and is properly equipped— I’d… more»
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13k Mile 1978 Ford Thunderbird Diamond Jubilee Edition
I was twelve when the seventh generation of the Ford Thunderbird was introduced in 1977, and so into cars that it interfered with my ability to focus on schoolwork, a challenge I’m guessing many of our readers also faced… more»
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Stunning Interior: No Reserve 1988 Jeep Grand Wagoneer
I find it fascinating that while some enthusiasts will gladly tackle major rust repairs or mechanical rebuilds on project vehicles, a surprising number find the prospect of an interior retrim daunting. That is slightly sad because there are few… more»
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’80s Muscle Survivor: 1987 Buick Grand National
Buick changed the automotive landscape with the Grand National. It demonstrated that a genuine muscle car didn’t need a V8 under the hood to provide exhilarating performance. This 1987 example is no exception, and the first owner’s decision to… more»
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Original L82/4-Speed: No Reserve 1979 Chevrolet Corvette
There are many reasons to like this 1979 Chevrolet Corvette. From its desirable drivetrain combination to its low odometer reading and the long list of factory options, it possesses something that will appeal to almost any taste. However, it… more»
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Parked For a Decade: 1955 Chrysler Windsor
Some classics emerge from hiding and seem to tick many of the right boxes for potential buyers seeking a vehicle to restore or preserve. This 1955 Chrysler Windsor is a perfect example, having spent over a decade in dry… more»
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1985 W100 4×4 and 1982 D150 Dodge Pickups
The seller of these two Dodge pickups says they want to sell one of them, but for $12,500, why not just buy both? One is a 1985 Dodge Ram W100 short bed Sweptline 4×4 with a 360 V8 for… more»
