The mid-size Chevy Chevelle was in its eighth year in 1971 and still going strong. The Malibu Sport Coupe continued as the series’ best seller at nearly 200,000 copies, most with a V8 (and they could be optioned as… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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BF Auction: VeloSolex S3800
We love interesting and unusual forms of transportation here at Barn Finds, and on that front, a cyclemotor (not to be confused with a motorcycle) just about takes the cake! Hailing from France and developed during the post-war boom,… more»
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Miniature C1: 1950s Yard-Man Corvette Go Kart
If I told you I had located an original, unmolested, and rust-free C1 Corvette that runs and drives for under $5,000, most readers would agree that Adam has finally lost the plot. However, I honestly have. The fact that… more»
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Original 400/4-Speed: 1969 Pontiac GTO
Some classics earn the right to be called muscle cars, while others are pretenders to the crown. Few will dispute the right of the Pontiac GTO to be part of the group, with many enthusiasts considering the GTO to… more»
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Original Paint: 1968 Ford F100 Ranger
Sitting in this shed is a classic Pickup that has led a sheltered life. This 1968 Ford F100 Ranger has been part of the same family since Day One and has always been stored indoors. That has allowed it… more»
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4,589 Mile 1975 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Spring cleaning must be in session in garages all over America. Just this past week, we featured a handful of automobiles that had indeed spent decades hidden in garages. The skies seem to be raining well-preserved automobiles. However, none… more»
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BF Auction: 1977 Cadillac Sedan DeVille
UPDATE – The seller has decided to relist this Cadillac but with a lower reserve! Be sure to give it another look. And if you have any questions for the seller, please leave them in the comments. There comes… more»
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Drive it Now: 1977 Ford Bronco Ranger
One of the challenges when searching for a First Generation Ford Bronco is locating one that doesn’t require thousands of dollars worth of rust repairs. Floors and lower body panels are prone to problems, often requiring specialist attention. This… more»
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10,299 Mile Time Capsule: 1978 Chrysler Newport Coupe
Through both mismanagement and misreading the marketplace, Chrysler found itself on the ropes in the late seventies. While the public was looking for vehicles that were more fuel efficient due to turmoil in the Middle East and at the… more»
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BF Auction: 1964 Chevrolet Nova SS 283/4-Speed
In 1964, the Chevy Nova SS officially became a muscle car. In ’62 and ’63, the only engines offered in the Nova were inline-6s. That all changed when the 283 V8 became an option in ’64. The example seen… more»
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Solid Survivor: 1969 Ford Bronco
Some classics pose a challenge as potential buyers consider whether preservation or restoration is appropriate. Such is the case with this 1969 Ford Bronco. It features a few aftermarket upgrades, but reversing them might be worthwhile because it is… more»
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Garage Find: 1969 Lincoln Continental Mark III
Lee Iacocca was a flawed genius. The man credited with the success of the First Generation Mustang and the ability to drag Chrysler from the financial quicksand with the K-Car Platform viewed the car sitting in this garage as… more»
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Two Owner Survivor: 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass Salon
A known ownership history is desirable with any classic, and this 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass Salon ticks that box. The seller is the car’s second owner, purchasing it from the original owner after it had spent over twenty years buried… more»
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Numbers-Matching V8: 1955 Chevrolet 210
The 1955 model year was a big one for Chevrolet. They would redesign their cars and consumer demand resulted in sales of more than 4.5 million units in three years. And, Chevy’s first V8 since 1918 would be introduced,… more»
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Rare Survivor: 1979 Chrysler 300
Chrysler Corporation was almost down for the count in 1979. There are many reasons for their financial dismay, but the real story is what they did to combat their troubles. Besides developing new front-wheel drive compacts such as the… more»
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One of 2,148: 1986 Mercedes-Benz 420SL
The Mercedes-Benz R107 range is simultaneously one of the most over-represented models in the collector car marketplace and also the one with a good number of variants that never made their way stateside. The R107 is obviously a mass… more»
