By 1985, Australian racing legend Peter Brock was riding the crest of a wave. He had steered his factory-backed racing team to four wins in five years in the iconic Bathurst 1000 endurance race, and his multi-million dollar HDT… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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One Year Only: 1990 Ford Mustang Convertible 7-Up Edition
Almost every manufacturer in automotive history has released at least one special edition vehicle. The practice typically celebrates a milestone for the brand or a particular badge, although occasionally, there are more left-field reasons. Such is the case with… more»
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Rare Variant: 1969 Subaru 360 Young S
“The modest and unique body styling of the Subaru 360 has remained unchanged from the beginning . . . ever since 1958 when the Subaru 360 appeared on the market. It’s because we couldn’t find a good reason for… more»
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Only One Left? 1981 Buick Skylark Convertible
American Custom Coachworks Ltd. was a customization shop based in Beverly Hills, California and they made convertibles out of cars that were never meant to be convertibles, such as this ultra-rare 1981 Buick Skylark convertible. This example is listed… more»
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BF Auction: 1964 Pontiac LeMans Convertible
UPDATE – We’ve added the inspection videos provided by our photographer. The seller has also added the PHS documentation they have for the car! And you can find additional documents in PDF form and all the full-size images here…. more»
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Ending Soon: 1986 AMC Eagle Wagon
UPDATE – The seller has added underside photos to the photo gallery. Do you need 4×4 levels of off-road and snow-fighting capabilities but don’t want to drive an unwieldy SUV or truck? Then an AMC Eagle Wagon might be… more»
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Survivor! 1973 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Landau
The mid-sized Monte Carlo was introduced in 1970 as Chevrolet’s entry into the personal luxury niche. Its swanky name derived from a city in Monaco on the Mediterranean, well known for racing and rallying since 1911, when the region… more»
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27k Original Miles: 1975 Pontiac Bonneville
We’ve recently seen some excellent low-mile survivors at Barn Finds, and this 1975 Pontiac Bonneville continues that theme. It is an unmolested classic with a known ownership history, and with only 27,000 miles on its odometer, it should provide… more»
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Original 361: 1962 Plymouth Belvedere
Plymouth produced many interesting cars during the 1960s, with models like the GTX and Barracuda that were extroverted and dazzling. The 1962 Belvedere was more subtle and restrained, but this Plymouth hides a welcome secret. The original owner focused… more»
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No Reserve: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am 10th Anniversary Edition
Some vehicle manufacturers will find any excuse to release a special edition of one of their models, and some reasons are dubious. However, some milestones deserve recognition. Pontiac faced that situation in 1979 as its iconic Trans Am celebrated… more»
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Parked For A Long Time: 1969 Ford F-100
“’69 Ford pickups work like trucks, ride like cars…give you better ideas all around! Ford gives you better ideas in ride. The first time you drive a Ford pickup, you’ll be impressed by its carlike smoothness. You’ll like the… more»
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634 Mile Time Capsule! 1991 Saturn SC
“Convenient as they may be, four doors aren’t the answer for everyone. Some people have other, more pressing needs to fulfill. Like one of those lifelong and burning desires to own a sport coupe. A vehicle known for its… more»
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59k Original Miles: 1974 Pontiac Luxury LeMans
American cars that rolled off the line during The Malaise Era were once treated as disposable items or the object of scorn. Many revered badges lost their performance edge, while fuel consumption figures increased for many models. However, a… more»
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No Reserve: 1972 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible 454/4-Speed
Many purists believe that 1972 marked the final year when Chevrolet produced the “real” C3 Corvette. Engine power was declining, and buyers were set to wave goodbye to the elegant chrome front bumper the following year. The changes would… more»
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Coach Built 1978 Cadillac Seville Grandeur Opera
Looking back to the changing times the automotive world was experiencing during the mid-seventies, it seems General Motors couldn’t have chosen a more appropriate era to introduce the Cadillac Seville when the sedan was added to the lineup as… more»
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Take Your Pick: 1978 Dodge Challenger or 1990 Jeep Cherokee
What do a 1978 Dodge Challenger and a 1990 Jeep Cherokee have in common? Well, they both had Chrysler’s footprint on them. At one time, Chrysler owned as much as 20% of Mitsubishi Motors who built the 1978-83 Challenger,… more»
