Early C4 Corvettes were among the classic cars from The Malaise Era that spent decades largely ignored by potential buyers, but a new generation of enthusiasts recognize these as affordable vehicles offering excellent handling. This 1984 model is one… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Project Car: 1976 Chrysler Newport Two-Door
“1976 Newport. It’s an impressive car that lives up to your idea of a Chrysler. Only its price range may surprise you.” So says a Chrysler brochure showing the big and heavy C-body Chryslers in the Bicentennial year. The… more»
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B-Body Project: 1976 Plymouth Fury Sport
After a 10-year run as a full-size car on par with the Chevy Impala and Ford Galaxie, the Plymouth Fury became a mid-size for 1975-78. From this era, many may remember them as police cars and taxi cabs. But… more»
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Long Term Owner: 1934 Rolls Royce 20/25 Saloon
If a car could be considered the savior of its maker, then the Rolls Royce 20/25 is it. Like many other companies after WWI, Rolls was struggling to return to its primary purpose – making luxury automobiles – after… more»
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Grandpa’s 1997 Chevrolet S-10 Blazer
Spending tens of thousands of dollars on a vehicle to transport the family can be daunting for some people, and the thought of owing the bank for a vehicle that will quickly depreciate is not an attractive concept. What… more»
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Mercury in German! 1988 Merkur XR4Ti
In 1982, Ford introduced the Sierra in Europe as the successor to the Cortina/Taunus product lines. The then-head of European operations thought there would be a market for an Americanized version and spearheaded an effort to bring the XR4Ti… more»
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Rare Drop-Top: 1957 Chrysler 300C Convertible
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»
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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»
