The practice of vehicle manufacturers building concept vehicles isn’t as common as it once was, although a few occasionally break cover to entice potential buyers to their stands at motor shows. Few of these cars ever make the leap… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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One Owner Survivor: 1980 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
Ah, 1980. Can’t Stop the Music and Xanadu made a splash on the big screen and the record charts, Moscow hosted the Olympic Games, and the world said goodbye to John Lennon and Steve McQueen. It was also the… more»
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77k Original Miles: 1976 Datsun 280Z
Survivor-grade classics sometimes leave potential buyers torn. What is the most appropriate course of action? Should such cars be treated to a faithful restoration, or is preservation a better option? Those are the questions facing the new owner of… more»
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Don Knotts Approved: 1971 Dodge D200 The Dude
When a lot of us think about “The Dude”, we think about the Coen Brothers’ movie, The Big Lebowski, not the special edition Dodge Sweptline pickup for model years 1970 and 1971. I saw the movie in the theater… more»
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Grandma’s Car: 1995 Chevrolet Beretta
When the Beretta arrived at Chevy dealers in 1987, I really campaigned hard for my dad to buy one. He was due for a new car, and as a Ford man, it was a foregone conclusion that he would… more»
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Triple Black Treat: 1970 Oldsmobile 442
I must take my hat off to the current owner of this 1970 Oldsmobile 442. They acknowledge that the photos in their listing are poor, but show a willingness to forward better shots to interested parties. It is an… more»
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40k Original Miles: 1981 Chevrolet Corvette
We’re no strangers to low-mile classics at Barn Finds, although the claims about some stretch credibility. However, this 1981 Corvette is an exception, because the seller states that its odometer reading of 40,000 original miles is documented. It isn’t… more»
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Slightly-Built 400 V8: 1979 Ford Bronco Custom
Wearing the fanciest of four “Tu-Tone” paint options, the “Combination Tu-Tone Option” in Cream and Dark Brown Metallic, this 1979 Ford Bronco Custom appears to be in nice condition. The seller says it was repainted eight years ago and… more»
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Rust-Free Driver: 1962 Pontiac Bonneville
The term “era” has picked up some steam as of late thanks to the most recent Taylor Swift concert tour, but I think it applies to more than Ms. Swift’s musical evolution. We all have car eras. When I… more»
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440 Powered and All Original 1973 Dodge Monaco
During its earlier years, the Dodge Monaco spent much of its lifespan as the brand’s top model and was still a step above the Polara in the lineup for 1973. This full-size offering seemed to have all the right… more»
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Grand Tour: 1972 Triumph Stag
It is sometimes difficult to determine how profound the impact of mainstream media exposure can be on the popularity of certain cars. However, there are times when it is glaringly obvious. When “The Grand Tour: One for the Road”… more»
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Award Winner: 1950 Chrysler Imperial
“They’re only original once.” How many times have we heard that line? It is true of this 1950 Chrysler Imperial that has collected a selection of show trophies courtesy of its overall condition as a genuine survivor. The seller… more»
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French Delivered: 1989 Range Rover
This 1989 Range Rover might only have 53,000 miles on its odometer, but it is fair to describe it as a well-traveled classic. After rolling off the line in Solihull, England, it commenced its active life plying the roads… more»
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4-Speed Performer: 1972 Plymouth Duster 340
At the end of the 1960s, mid-size muscle cars were starting to take it on the chin from insurance companies. That created opportunities for compact performance cars like the Chevy Nova Super Sport which came with small displacement engines…. more»
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Rare Turbo Fox Body: 1984 Ford Mustang SVO
It’s a no-brainer that just about any third-generation Mustang with a V8 stuffed under the hood is a desirable Fox body. However, one of the lesser-known performance offerings from this period is the SVO, which used turbo power to… more»
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“Lady-Owned Rust-Free” 1980 Honda Civic DX
“Lady-owned original California and Florida rust-free” is how the seller describes this 1980 Honda Civic DX hatchback and it looks solid. Well, other than not quite being rust-free, there’s some bubbling rust in the bottom right corner of the… more»
