One of the slogans for Ford trucks that is bandied around is “Built Ford Tough.” While we can debate the relative merits of Ford trucks in comparison to other trucks like college football fans war over their respective teams,… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Immaculate 1991 Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce With 10k Original Miles!
Hiding in this garage is a vehicle that might appeal to enthusiasts seeking an Italian classic. This 1991 Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce doesn’t merely present well, because it is a rock-solid survivor with a genuine 10,000 miles showing on… more»
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1972 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale Convertible
Hiding in this garage is a rare classic in a “big picture” sense. Although Oldsmobile produced an impressive 115,001 examples of the 1972 Delta 88 Royale across all body types, only around 3,900 buyers selected the Convertible. This is… more»
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Last Year 2-Door Hardtop: 1979 Ford LTD II
Entering the market in 1977 and going away three years later, Ford’s LTD II was the biggest mid-sized car, if that makes any sense. It was an interesting experiment when the Thunderbird looked similar but had an arguably more… more»
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Rare 1976 Lincoln Continental Mark IV Desert Sand Edition
Lincoln was on a roll in the 1970s. Between its Designer Series and its various Special Editions, the company seemed to have something for every taste. I must say a big thank you to Barn Finder Sam61 for spotting… more»
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Supercharged Survivor: 1954 Kaiser Manhattan
In 1955, 69 years ago, Kaiser made their last car in the U.S., that’s hard to believe. A merger with Willys-Overland in 1953 prolonged the inevitable for a couple of years, and they were made in South America until… more»
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62k Original Miles: 1978 Pontiac Trans Am Y88 SE
Some classics leave buyers with potentially difficult decisions to make. Such is the case with this 1978 Pontiac Trans Am Y88 SE. It is an original and solid survivor with no pressing needs. However, what is the best path… more»
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23K Mile 1989 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible
GM has always had a way for customers to use the option list to tailor a car to their interests. This concept is readily apparent if you look at the history of the Camaro. From beach cruiser Camaro convertibles… more»
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31k Mile 1977 Pontiac Firebird
In 1977 Pontiac gave the Firebird another design haul. They added four square headlights, a lower profile formula hood, and several different engine options. These cars are about as iconic as it gets, their profile dots dozens of movies… more»
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28k Miles: 1986 Chevrolet Caprice Estate Wagon
GM downsized its full-size cars in 1977 to be more fuel efficient by way of lower weight and smaller engines. This generation (1977 to 1991) of the Chevy Caprice would remain popular, including the Estate Wagon, which was akin… more»
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19k Mile 7-UP Edition: 1990 Ford Mustang LX 5.0
Only 4,103 1990 Ford Mustang LX 5.0 7-UP cars were produced. Initially, the car was 7-UP inspired and designed for the NCAA basketball championship giveaway but it was canceled and Ford decided to produce a limited run for the… more»
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Eight-Passenger 1985 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser
A perfect Thanksgiving human hauler, this 1985 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser wagon has an extra seat in the back to make it an eight-passenger vehicle. Those of us who grew up in the drive-in movie era know that you can… more»
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Rare Color 1985 Pontiac Grand Prix
The Pontiac Grand Prix was produced from 1962 to 2008 and underwent many design changes. The ’85 came with optional two-tone paint and an ETR stereo system with push buttons instead of dials. The car came with the option… more»
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302-Powered Kit: 1957 Ford Thunderbird
The 1955-57 Ford Thunderbird was a more successful 2-seat automobile than the 1953-55 Chevrolet Corvette. But they had different target markets and the Ford handily outsold the Chevy. At first glance, you’d think this beauty is a real 1957… more»
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28K Miles: 1990 Dodge Power Ram 150 4×4
“Nearly museum quality” is how the seller describes this retired-veteran-owned 1990 Dodge Power Ram 150 4×4 pickup, and with just 27,995 miles on the odometer, they could be right. There is one disclaimer: they say that due to 1990s… more»
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83k Miles and Original Paint: 1974 Dodge Dart Sport
Chrysler long had a reputation as the “engineering” company of the Big Three, but their greatest successes came when they took an evolutionary tack rather than a revolutionary one. Look at the most recent Chargers and Challengers; they almost… more»
