Ford stepped up its mid-size car game in 1968 and added the Torino model at the top of the Fairlane hierarchy. And if you were looking for performance along the lines of the Chevrolet Chevelle Super Sport, the Torino… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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440 V8 Survivor: 1968 Plymouth GTX
The GTX joined Plymouth’s lineup in 1967 as a “gentlemen’s muscle car” as it was a well-appointed performance machine, perhaps akin to the Buick Gran Sport. Based on the mid-size Satellite, it was redesigned in 1968 and had a… more»
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1 of 485: Rare 1970 Chrysler 300 Hurst Edition
Talk about an ultra-rare, stunning survivor, feast your eyes on this 1970 Chrysler 300 Hurst package. Called the “executive’s muscle car,” this was a collaborative effort between Chrysler and Hurst Performance, and only a scant 485 of these 2-door… more»
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Unrestored? 1957 Dodge W-100 Power Wagon
One-year-only designs are super interesting; we should almost do an article on vehicles that were made for only one year before being redesigned. This 1957 Dodge W-100 Power Wagon would be on that list, as by 1958, the company… more»
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Mid-Engine Driver: 1970 Porsche 914-6
Collaborative efforts are not a new phenomenon in the automotive world. Sometimes these can be between a car company and an external supplier. However, given their close ties, it is unsurprising that Volkswagen and Porsche worked closely on the… more»
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Rare Sports Model: 1987 Citroën 2CV Burton
One of the greatest strengths of the Volkswagen Beetle is that it serves as an excellent platform for Kit Car projects. Buyers could discard the German steel, adding a fiberglass body that looked more exotic, or drop on a… more»
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Project or Parts? 1979 Ford Mustang Indy Pace Car
We see classics crossing our desks at Barn Finds, with sellers brimming with optimism. The car in question may be a lost cause, but the seller believes it is a viable project candidate. However, this 1979 Ford Mustang Indy… more»
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21K Original Miles: 1982 Buick Regal Grand National
It’s a little tricky calling this 1982 Buick Regal a muscle car. You see, it’s a Regal with the Grand National “package,” and not a fire-breathing turbocharged GN. However, it’s still quite rare, with fewer than 220 believed to… more»
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Highly Original: 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Landau
The last of the big ones. 1977 was the last year of the mid-sized Monte Carlo, before major shrinkage occurred in 1978. In fact, the ’77 Monte Carlo was larger than the downsized “full-sized” Chevy Caprice. With the redesigned… more»
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Never Seen Snow: 1990 Buick Estate Wagon
I wish I could say that I have never seen snow, and that’s what the seller of this wagon says in their ad. This one has been stored during the winter and never driven on salty roads. This beautiful… more»
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First Company To Offer Quads? 1983 Avenger 400
While not the actual first quad ATV, I believe this company made the first four-wheeled ATV a few years prior to this example that’s for sale here. This rare 1983 Avenger 400 ATV can be found here on Facebook… more»
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Muscle Wagon: 1970 Dodge Coronet 440 Survivor
The Coronet nameplate was revived in 1965 and applied to Dodge’s B-body intermediates going forward. The restyle of 1970 brought a bold split grille/headlight arrangement that applied to all body styles, even a family station wagon. The seller, a… more»
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Barn Find 4×4: 1977 Ford Bronco 302
The seller says this 1977 Ford Bronco is a barn find, and they also say “All original frame on restoration,” which I’m assuming means original spec. There are a couple of modifications, but looks-wise, this Bronco looks fantastic, and… more»
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Celebrity History: 1967 Dodge Dart GT Convertible
Celebrity ownership is a tricky subject that I have covered in previous articles. One thing I have discovered is that it invariably divides reader opinions. Some will argue that it typically adds nothing to a vehicle’s potential value, while… more»
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Read To Roll? 1967 Cadillac Eldorado
One fascinating aspect of classics from the 1960s is that even some of the luxury models featured aggressive styling cues. Take this 1967 Cadillac Eldorado as a prime example. It offers a comfortable and relaxed motoring experience, but this… more»
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Needs Engine: 1969 Allis-Chalmers Terra Tiger 6×6
Beginning in 1860 as a company that made milling equipment for flour processing, the firm that would eventually be known as Allis-Chalmers grew into one of America’s largest makers of steam engines by 1900. Most of us know the… more»
