This car has all the telltale signs of being a 1970 Ford Maverick Grabber other than having a 302-cu.in. V8, which wouldn’t have been available until December of that year as a 1971 model, but with a different/snorkel hood…. more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Low-Mile Family Heirloom: 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis LS
Almost everyone dreams of inheriting something exciting or valuable, and some people are lucky enough to realize that dream. Such is the case with the owner of this 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis LS. It was left to them by… more»
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26k Original Miles: 1976 Ford Thunderbird Glamour Edition
Although his final years as Ford President saw him at loggerheads with his boss, Lee Iacocca, and Henry Ford II were cut from the same cloth. Both saw small cars as a necessary evil to increase sales volumes and… more»
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1988 Ford Ranger STX SuperCab 4×4 V6 5-Speed
A first-generation Ford Ranger 4×4 SuperCab with a V6 and five-speed? Yes, please. This one is a bit of a head-scratcher for me as I thought there would be a stripe package on it but maybe not. This is… more»
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Saintly California Car: 1965 Volvo 1800S
Roger Moore gained his fame from his long and somewhat campy portrayal of James Bond. He did, however, earn his acting chops by playing a British spy of sorts in the television series “The Saint.” While that portrayal probably… more»
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A Sign That You Had Arrived: 1957 Cadillac Convertible
While we go out of our way to spread the message of financial equality today, we were a different country back in the fifties. You were measured on your success back then for better or worse. One of the… more»
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Dad’s Car: 1938 Chevrolet Master Deluxe
The Chevy Master and Master Deluxe were produced between 1933 and 1942. They were a step up from the Standard Mercury which was a budget-minded product. The seller’s MD Sport Coupe is from 1938 and comes with a rumble… more»
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Parked for 15 Years! 1971 Ford Mustang
We see plenty of First Generation Mustangs at Barn Finds, but most of those produced after 1970 tend to be the Fastback derivatives. That makes this 1971 Hardtop a welcome distraction. The seller is the third owner’s son, and… more»
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Upgraded 340/4-Speed: 1971 Dodge Challenger
There is probably no area of vehicle design that is more prone to evolving buyer taste than paint color. Black, White, Silver, and Gold have remained staples of the industry for decades, but others have come and gone. Darker… more»
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More Info, Please! 1965 Ford Mustang
Some sellers will shoot themselves in the foot by advertising a classic with poor photos or a limited description. The current owner of this 1965 Mustang ticks both boxes, but potential buyers don’t see these shortcomings as deterrents. The… more»
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Nine-Passenger Survivor: 1964 Chrysler Town & Country
The Town & Country was a high-end station wagon built from 1940 to 1988 (with a break during WW2). The nameplate would later be applied to a minivan when these wagons went out of fashion. This 1964 edition, which… more»
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Stored 30 Years: 1963 Imperial LeBaron
It’s hard to argue with the condition of this 1963 Imperial LeBaron, at least given that it’s six decades old now. The seller only shows one photo of the exterior (!) and that’s a crying shame. It looks so… more»
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Magazine Subject: 1967 Jeepster Commando
“Great sport, great style and fun – it’s the go-anywhere, do-anything ‘Jeepster Commando’ station wagon. . .the only wagon if its size to combine V-6 power and Turbo Hydra-Matic transmission options with 4-wheel drive!” So says a 1967 Jeepster… more»
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Rare in Yellow: Low-Mile 1986 Chevrolet Camaro IROC Z28
When it comes to 3rd-generation Camaros, a few things matter more than others: color, options, and transmission. The rest of it is pretty standardized and doesn’t swing values much, but if you own a Camaro of this generation with… more»
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Untouched Original: 1978 Toyota Land Cruiser
As enthusiasts, many of us try to some extent to predict which vehicles can bring us enjoyment while also being decent investments, at least to the point that we break even when it comes time to sell. One of… more»
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56k Original Miles: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split Window Coupe
We’ve recently seen an influx of 1963 Corvette Split Window Coupes at Barn Finds, but this one could be the pick of the bunch. It is an original and unmolested classic, and with 56,000 genuine miles on the clock,… more»
