Not wanting to lose market share to foreign-built compact trucks, GM decided to offer a smaller truck to compete. Their initial offering was the Chevy Luv, which was built by Isuzu, but import fees forced them to develop and… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Ready For Takeoff: 1972 Imperial LeBaron
With Chrysler’s “fuselage” styling, this generation Imperial polarizes luxury car fans into love and, well, less-than-love. Count me in the Love camp, and this 1972 Imperial LeBaron looks ready for takeoff. The claimed 71,000 mile classic in Burlington, North… more»
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Minor Dings and Scrapes: 1980 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
While many enthusiasts aspire to own a pristine classic, there is something undeniably attractive about owning a tidy driver. Those cars offer a relaxed motoring experience because the owner doesn’t face the stress of an errant stone marring perfection… more»
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Restore or Preserve? 1967 Jaguar E-Type
The Jaguar E-Type is one of the more fascinating vehicles from the classic scene. Even rough and rusty examples command impressive prices, while pristine examples can be six-figure vehicles. This 1967 E-Type is a survivor, and while it would… more»
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30k Creampuff: 1979 Chrysler New Yorker Sedan
The New Yorker formed an integral piece of the Chrysler puzzle for almost six decades. It represented luxurious motoring for its owner and featured some fascinating design concepts. This 1979 New Yorker is a two-owner survivor with 30,000 miles… more»
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Revived After 45 Years: 1956 Hudson Hornet
The days of the Nash and Hudson brands were numbered when they joined forces in 1954 to form American Motors Corp. (AMC). Neither would field a car past the 1957 model year, which included the 1956 Hudson Hornet with… more»
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Needs Interior: 1966 Chevrolet Bel Air
In its heyday in the 1950s, the Bel Air was Chevrolet’s top-of-the-line automobile. Then came the Impala and then the Caprice, so the Bel Air was repositioned toward the bottom of the rung by 1966. The rather stark Biscayne… more»
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5-Speed Project: 1984 Chevrolet Chevette
The Chevette was the successor to the subcompact Vega. It was less controversial than its predecessor (but boring) and saw variants offered by Pontiac in the U.S. and Canada. Nearly 2.8 million copies were built over a dozen years… more»
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One of a Kind: 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado XSC
I am not a fan of economic rationalism. I acknowledge it is a necessary evil of business, but I believe it has cost far too many iconic marques in the automotive world. Oldsmobile joined that list in 2004, and… more»
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43k Original Miles: 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix
Few people in 1970 had any idea how profoundly the automotive landscape would change over the next three years. The carefree days of the 1960s were fading to a distant memory, while the double whammy of tighter emission regulations… more»
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Cheap Wheels Survivor: 1977 AMC Gremlin
The AMC Gremlin was a quirky subcompact with a quirky name. It was in production from 1970 to 1978 and American Motors sold 671,000 copies throughout the decade. Under the skin, it was a Hornet with 12 inches removed… more»
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74k Original Miles: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro
If I examined every Chevrolet Camaro featured at Barn Finds since the site’s creation, most would probably be the SS or Z28 variants. However, classics like this 1968 Camaro deserve more than a passing glance. It appears to be… more»
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Same Owner Since ’67: 1962 Chrysler Newport Hardtop
Many people seeking a classic to park in their garage view a long-term ownership history favorably. This 1962 Chrysler Newport Hardtop ticks that box, with the seller confirming that the previous owner became its custodian in 1967. The seller… more»
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Triple Black Survivor: 1974 Oldsmobile 98
Our own Renaissance Man and Jack of all trades, Todd Fitch, showed us a triple-black Imperial a few days ago here on Barn Finds, and here’s another giant, triple-black luxury car from the early 1970s from the other side… more»
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2-for-1: 1984 Chrysler LeBaron Town & Country
I don’t know anyone who doesn’t like a potential bargain. This is particularly true when they are searching for a project candidate to park in their workshop. This 1984 Chrysler LeBaron Town & Country kills two birds with one… more»
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Patina Pickup: 1954 Chevrolet 3600
Older Pickups remain one of the star performers in the classic market, with enthusiasts split equally on the subject of preservation, restoration, and custom builds. This 1954 Chevrolet 3600 is a prime example of the breed, and while its… more»
