The 442 (or 4-4-2) was born in 1964 as Oldsmobile’s entry into the new mid-size muscle car market. It was a series of its own from 1968 to 1971 and then reverted to option status through the end of… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
V8-Equipped: 1997 Land Rover Defender 90
Land Rover enjoys a well-earned reputation for capable off-roading, with countless thousands of these classics forging a path through the wet and rugged English countryside. The brand is also a long-term favorite of the British royal family and is… more»
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Rare 1LE: 1991 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 With 1,699 Original Miles!
We are no strangers to low-mile classics at Barn Finds. However, one occasionally surfaces that seems to rewrite the rules. Such is the case with this 1991 Chevrolet Camaro Z28. Its presentation is superb, and the original owner’s decision… more»
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Original 390: 1969 Ford Mustang GT
Ford released the Mach 1 as a new addition to its Mustang range in 1969, and few people realized the new model sounded the death knell for the GT variant. The fact the GT was available across all body… more»
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Like New: 1982 Dodge Rampage
The 1980s was a period of reinvention for the American automotive industry. The “bigger is better” philosophy made way for smaller models that utilized aerodynamic improvements and lighter curb weights to recapture lost performance and respectable fuel consumption. No… more»
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1972 Chevrolet Impala Custom Coupe 400 V8
Coming in only around three inches shorter than a new Chevy Suburban, this 1972 Chevrolet Impala Custom Coupe is an imposing car, even today in a world gone mad with giant, bloated SUVs that people “need” because they may… more»
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273/4-Speed: 1965 Plymouth Barracuda
Ford is often acknowledged as the creator of the pony car sector, but Chrysler beat it to the punch with its Plymouth Barracuda. Mere days separated the pair, but the most significant difference was the publicity generated by the… more»
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No Reserve: 1977 AMC Matador Coupe
Every marque has a legion of dedicated enthusiasts passionate about almost every model the company produced. I am probably not that devoted to AMC, but I have long admired the company for being bold and daring. The results of… more»
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Rare Muscle Car: 1969 AMC Hurst SC/Rambler
The SC/Rambler (aka “Scrambler”) was a one-year muscle car from American Motors. It was based on the American/Rogue during that car’s last outing on the AMC roster. Armed with a 390 cubic inch V8, the 1,512 SC/Ramblers that were… more»
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6,475 Mile All-Original 1971 Datsun 510 Sedan
6,475 miles? That’s mind-blowing for a 53-year-old car, not to mention being all original and appearing to be in museum-like condition. This 1971 Datsun 510 sedan has to be the nicest original example on the planet and the seller… more»
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Canadian Nova: 1970 Pontiac Acadian Coupe
Canada–United States Automotive Products Agreement (Auto-Pact, or APTA) was a trade agreement in 1965 with a mission to produce more vehicles in Canada by limiting U.S.-built cars from being sold there. Before this pact, the country imposed tariffs and… more»
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California Car: 1951 Cadillac Series 62 Sedan
Not automatically a Sedan DeVille, the Cadillac Series 62 Sedan was similar but with a few detail differences and it was, of course, a level above the base-level Series 61 models. This one-repaint “survivor” 1951 Cadillac Series 62 Sedan… more»
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One Owner Barn Find? 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1
After Mustang sales quickly peaked in 1966, Ford was looking to inject new magic into the car by 1969. Competition entered the field in 1967-68 and helped to erode demand. The result was the introduction of the performance-driven Mach… more»
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Low-Mile 5-Speed: 1988 Chevrolet Camaro Sport Coupe
Did you miss the chance for a 1980s sporty car the first time around? Well, your ship may have come in in the form of this one-owner 1988 Chevrolet Camaro available in Brimfield, MA and viewable here on craigslist…. more»
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Two-Owner 40K-Mile 1973 Ford Pinto Runabout
This clean, two-owner 1973 Ford Pinto Runabout (hatchback) is about as nice an example as I can remember. We’ve seen many of them lately here on Barn Finds as you all know, and some really nice ones. This example… more»
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44k-Mile Survivor: 1978 Chevrolet Nova
Chevrolet had an instant hit on their hands when they introduced the Chevy II compact in 1962. Over time, the cars would be identified as Novas, which had previously been an upscale series. The last generation of the Nova… more»
