While most enthusiasts agree that the Pontiac GTO was the first genuine muscle car, others believe that Chrysler’s “Letter Series” models could claim the title. They were aimed significantly upmarket compared to the GTO, but they possessed the performance… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Recently Revived: 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
An enthusiast sometimes struggles to decide what path to follow with a classic project. Often, the desire for originality and the concept of a custom build will cause internal conflict, which could be the case with this 1967 Chevrolet… more»
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50k Mile Warehouse Find: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle
In the 1960s and 1970s, the Chevelle was one of Chevrolet’s best-selling automobiles. And, of those cars, the Malibu Sport Coupe was the most popular, representing nearly one-half of all Chevelle production in 1970. This survivor-quality automobile was parked… more»
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Low-Mile Cruiser: 1996 Lincoln Town Car
The Town Car, which enjoyed a 30-year run across both the 20th and 21st centuries, was the biggest car made by Ford, qualifying as a “land yacht” by today’s standards. During most of its run, the luxury sedan competed… more»
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Original Interior: 1963 Pontiac Grand Prix
Finding a classic project candidate that can be enjoyed immediately can be challenging, but that is the opportunity provided by this 1963 Pontiac Grand Prix. Its presentation is good enough to turn heads, but there are enough tasks to… more»
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Compelling Survivor: 1966 Pontiac GTO Convertible
The seller of this 1966 Pontiac GTO opines, “Hard to find them like this anymore” And I’d have to say “True that!” It’s a bit rough and worn but it does appear to be unchanged and modified – how… more»
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Rare Interior Trim? 1961 Chrysler Newport “Highlander”
Special Edition vehicles are nothing new to the automotive world, and it would be fair to consider that any car from the early 1900s with a coachbuilt body could fall into that category. However, the practice increased post-war as… more»
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Affordable British Classic: 1960 Rover 100
We see our share of classic British sports cars crossing our desks at Barn Finds, but family sedans are far less common. That is what made this 1960 Rover 100 stand out for me. It is a solid and… more»
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Daily Driven: 1954 MG TF
Okay, I get it. Some readers will have a burning passion for owning a classic British sports car, but finding one that doesn’t require spending a king’s ransom on restoration can be challenging. However, vehicles like this 1954 MG… more»
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No Reserve: 1977 Ford Pinto Squire Station Wagon
One attraction of the classic car scene is the diversity of taste. A vehicle that doesn’t appeal to one enthusiast will readily appear on another’s “must-have” list. That is undoubtedly the case with this 1977 Ford Pinto Squire Station… more»
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Real Barn Find: 1973 AMC Javelin
Growing up as a car-crazed kid in the seventies, I experienced the good fortune of having an AMC dealership near our home, so my curious eyes got some pretty good exposure to the brand every time we drove by… more»
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Daily Driver Spec: 1981 DMC DeLorean
Much has been written about the DeLorean Motor Company and one of the greatest collapses in automotive history. There was no single factor that led to the company’s demise. It was simply the victim of a perfect storm of… more»
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Survivor Sport: 1999 Jeep Cherokee
No, I don’t want another Jeep XJ, such as this 1999 “Sport” edition but I will say that my ’91 base model was one of my all-time favorite cars. Heck, it had to be, I owned it for twenty-six… more»
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Original 400: 1978 Ford F-250 Ranger 4×4
It can sometimes be challenging to determine the desirability of a classic, but some leave no doubts. That is the case with this 1978 Ford F-250 Ranger 4×4. It is an exceptionally clean Pickup featuring its original V8 under… more»
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No Reserve Droptop: 1980 Toyota Celica Convertible
Even without the custom convertible conversion, this 1980 Toyota Celica would be one stunningly well-preserved automobile, but the ragtop just makes it all the more of a crowd-pleaser. I’ve seen a couple of these before with the droptops, but… more»
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No Reserve: 1987 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z
Have you ever looked at a seller’s project candidate and been glad their build stalled before it could start? That’s how I feel about this 1987 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z. The seller purchased it while planning a restomod project, but… more»
