When Ford unveiled the Mustang on April 17th, 1964, it caused a showroom stampede. Potential customers inundated dealerships, eager to hand over their cash to take one home. Our featured car is one such vehicle, driven off the lot… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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389 Tri-Power: 1964 Pontiac GTO Convertible
Regardless of how history evolves, a “first” will always remain in the record book. Such is the case in the automotive world: while there have been many potent muscle cars, the 1964 Pontiac GTO is considered the father of… more»
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55k Mile Survivor: 1959 Pontiac Star Chief
When a seller uses terms like calling his or her offering one of the finest examples in the world, it quickly sets expectations to a point that they sometimes aren’t met once a potential buyer digs in and checks… more»
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Numbers Matching: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro RS Convertible
Although it isn’t an SS, there’s much to like about this 1967 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible. It features the touches you would expect from the RS variant, and it retains its numbers-matching drivetrain. It underwent restoration approximately twenty-five years ago,… more»
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429 V8 Drop-Top: 1969 Ford Galaxie XL
Ford introduced the Galaxie 500 XL (supposedly for “Extra Lively”) in 1962 to compete against the Chevrolet Impala Super Sport. The seller says this 1969 edition is a Galaxie XL, which had become a trim level rather than a… more»
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Stored 12 Years: 1967 Ford Falcon Sports Coupe
For the first half of the 1960s, the Ford Falcon dominated U.S. compact car sales. But demand tapered off in the second half as the new Mustang “pony car” drew away some of the Falcon’s audience. The seller has… more»
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13k Original Miles: 1978 Buick LeSabre
If, for some reason, you’d like to be transported back to 1978, then here’s your way there. This striking 1978 Buick LeSaber Custom Landau looks practically new and has only 13,298 original miles. It was purchased new from Win Stephens… more»
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BF Classified: 1978 AMC Matador Barcelona
Some collector cars attract attention because everyone knows exactly what they are. Others are interesting precisely because nobody remembers the last time they saw one. This 1978 AMC Matador Barcelona Edition falls firmly into the second category. With its… more»
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Stunning Cream Puff: 1969 Ford F100 Ranger
Most Pickups work to justify their existence and can begin to look tired as they age. However, one will occasionally appear at Barn Finds that rewrites that rule. That is undoubtedly the case with this 1969 Ford F100 Ranger…. more»
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Original Paint: 1969 Ford Fairlane 500 Convertible
The hood could be this 1969 Ford Fairlane 500 Convertible’s most important attribute. The seller states that it is the only panel not wearing original paint, while beneath it rests a 351ci V8 promising very respectable performance. It isn’t… more»
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70k Mile: 1966 Lincoln Continental Convertible
If your classic leanings are more towards luxury than outright performance, you may find this 1966 Lincoln Continental Convertible rather interesting. It would undoubtedly benefit from a cosmetic restoration, but it is a rock-solid project candidate that runs and… more»
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Cheap 350: 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
Although some people may immediately dismiss this 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu because they believe that it has too many doors, it is a project candidate worth a closer look. It has sat for a few years and will require… more»
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Last Year Survivor: 1979 Chevrolet Nova
The Chevy II/Nova enjoyed a long and healthy run from 1962 to 1979. The compact was still popular at the end of the ‘70s, but it was scheduled to be replaced by the front-wheel-drive Citation in 1980. The engineering… more»
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Rocket Power: 1963 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88
Oldsmobile offered the 88 Series (aka Eight-Eight) between 1949 and 1999 with a host of surnames. The Dynamic 88 arrived in 1958 as the entry-level model, which stuck around until 1968 when it was rebranded as the Delta 88…. more»
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Not a Speck of Rust: 1968 Ford Galaxie 500
Ford saw a slight uptick in sales of its full-size cars in 1968. Perhaps that was due to smooth styling that dropped the stacked headlights after three years. The platform was the same as before, and the engine lineup… more»
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Way Over Market?: 1974 Pinto Hatchback
“But it looks so cute sitting in that garage,” is a declaration you might make after seeing the ad for this 1974 Ford Pinto hatchback. Go ahead. Try measuring your own reaction by looking at the ad here on… more»
