“Plymouth Horizon. It’s the one that has been consistently winning over so many Americans. Why? Straight ahead value in a contemporary front-wheel drive car.” So says a brochure for the 1986 Plymouth Horizon, a car related to the Dodge… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Nicest One Left? 1980 Toyota Cressida Wagon
Distinctive doesn’t begin to describe the third-generation Toyota Mark II, known here and in other countries as the Cressida. At one time in Toyota’s history, this was as nice as it got if a person wanted the nicest Toyota… more»
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Needs Finishing: 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1
Determining whether a classic car is genuinely desirable can be challenging. Most variants of the First Generation Mustang tick that box, but this 1970 Mustang Mach 1 removes all doubt. It is a rock-solid unfinished project build that has… more»
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Ready To Drive: 1979 Jeep Wagoneer Limited
Some barn finds are too good to ignore, and such was the case when the seller located this 1979 Jeep Wagoneer Limited. It had occupied the same spot in a Colorado barn since 2013, courtesy of a faulty camshaft…. more»
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Luxury Drop-Top: 1989 Chrysler TC by Maserati
Releasing an entirely new model is always risky, particularly if the manufacturer targets a niche market. Sometimes, the gamble pays off, but at other times, it doesn’t. Chrysler found this out the hard way with the TC by Maserati…. more»
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1991 Ford Mustang LX With Only 486 Miles!
Some classics leave us scratching our heads at Barn Finds. Take this 1991 Ford Mustang LX as an example. Its presentation is impossible to fault as a genuine, unmolested survivor. That isn’t particularly unusual, but the odometer reading of… more»
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High Fuel Efficiency: 1985 Honda CRX HF
Alphabet soup vehicle names have been around for decades. It’s either random numbers and letters of seemingly nonsensical names that may or may not have ancient Latin meanings. Or, words that are meaningful in the country of origin for… more»
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50k Mile Survivor: 1983 AMC Concord
UPDATE 1/27/24 — This vehicle has been relisted here on eBay. We assume the winning bidder failed to finish his/her obligation. The current bid is just $1,575 and again there is no reserve. ******************************** American Motors lacked the deep… more»
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1 of 593:1963 Chrysler New Yorker Salon
Except for the Imperial, the New Yorker was Chrysler’s flagship model from 1940 to 1996. Using the Forward Look platform from the early 1960s, the New Yorker was heavily restyled in 1963 and looked like a different car. The… more»
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Not Your Father’s Oldsmobile? 1988 Toronado Trofeo
Introduced in 1966, the Oldsmobile Toronado was GM’s first entry into front-wheel-drive. It was a lavish automobile that became popular in the personal luxury segment. By the mid-1980s, sales were in decline, so the Olds gurus added the sporty… more»
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Large-Scale Muscle Car: 1970 Chrysler Hurst 300
The Chrysler Hurst 300 was a one-year wonder, a limited-edition tribute to the Letter Series 300s of the 1950s and 1960s. Only about 500 of them were produced, all coupes (except for one convertible) and all painted Spinnaker White…. more»
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Easy and Affordable: 1949 Studebaker Champion Starlight Coupe
When you examine modern passenger cars, their styling has become quite generic. Occasionally, a manufacturer will introduce a new feature, but the financial risks involved are now considered too significant to justify treading a radical styling path. That brings… more»
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Low Mile Survivor: 1978 Chrysler Cordoba
While cars from the seventies get a bad rap, it is good to see that collectors are starting to notice them, and good examples are popping up left and right. Speed and fuel mileage were not the selling points… more»
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43k Miles: 1973 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Buying a classic Convertible in the depths of winter may seem odd, but sometimes, we must strike while the iron is hot. This 1973 Corvette presents such an opportunity, and there is much to like about this survivor. It… more»
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Two Owners, Always Garaged: 1978 Volvo 245 DL Wagon
For people who live above the snow belt, choosing a vehicle means making concessions to the weather. Not only does your vehicle have to be well constructed and rustproofed with wild abandon, but the car also has to be… more»
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The Ultimate In Luxury? 1973 Imperial LeBaron
Longer than a new Chevy Suburban (!) but miles ahead of it in sleek coolness, the next owner of this 1973 Imperial LeBaron will be turning heads every single time they drive it. The seller has this triple-black luxury… more»
