There are many factors to consider when selecting a classic to park in your garage. Sometimes, compromise is required to transform a dream into reality. However, if your Wish List includes a 1966 Chevrolet Impala SS 396, our featured… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Original 1971 Mercury Cyclone Spoiler
There is something undeniably attractive about owning a classic that is effectively the last of its breed. That is the opportunity offered by this 1971 Mercury Cyclone Spoiler. It presents extremely well, and with only 74,000 miles on the… more»
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V6 Survivor: 1977 Ford Pinto Cruising Wagon
The white walls are throwing me off a bit here, as are the half-missing rear-side graphics. Unless those have just faded into oblivion over the last 49 years. This 1977 Ford Pinto Cruising Wagon is posted here on craigslist… more»
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One Made: 1971 Dodge Charger R/T 440 4-Speed
After a successful run from 1968 to 1970, Chrysler’s B-body mid-size automobiles were redesigned in 1971. Dodge Charger sales were up by 26% as a result, but part of that may be because there were no longer any 2-door… more»
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Drop-Top Driver: 1963 Ford Galaxie 500
Ford’s Galaxie model debuted in 1959 in time to do battle with Chevrolet’s new Impala. And it would be a FOMOCO staple until 1974. One of the best-looking iterations was the 1963 model year, which included nearly 30,000 Galaxie… more»
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SS Sport Sedan? 1962 Chevrolet Impala
Chevrolet introduced the Super Sport on the Impala in 1961 as a performance model. The following year, the car became more of an image package available with any Chevy engine (and sales exploded). But official copies of the SS… more»
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Original Hemi/4-Speed: 1966 Plymouth Satellite
This 1966 Plymouth Satellite appears to be a mild-mannered survivor. In truth, it is a genuine sleeper. Lifting its hood reveals its 426ci “Street Hemi,” placing a mountain of power and torque at the driver’s disposal. The beauty of… more»
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Mint Condition: 1994 Geo Tracker
It is almost inevitable that SUVs will incur physical damage during off-road adventures. Panel damage is common, while interiors suffer at the hands of mud and other icky substances. However, this 1994 Geo Tracker is a dazzling exception to… more»
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Rebuilt 351: 1972 Mercury Cougar XR-7 Convertible
This 1972 Mercury Cougar XR-7 Convertible is more than a pretty face. It presents nicely, with no glaring major problems. However, the seller recently rebuilt its V8 and transmission, making it a turnkey proposition. I must say a big… more»
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Air-Cooled Survivor: 1963 Chevrolet Corvair
Chevrolet’s first compact car was the 1960 Corvair. Following the lead of the Volkswagen Beetle, it used a rear-mounted, air-cooled engine (but with six cylinders instead of four). A flood, a competitor would follow, but they all went the… more»
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1960s Bolens Lawn Keeper Articulating Mower
Going way back to 1850, Bolens, out of Port Washington, Wisconsin, just north of Milwaukee, came out with its first powered garden tractor in 1919. This articulating 1960s Bolens Lawn Keeper mower is listed here on Facebook Marketplace in… more»
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Original Paint: 1967 Harley-Davidson FL
I have written about many classic motorcycles since joining the crew at Barn Finds. However, digging through the site’s archive revealed that it has been almost three years since I tackled a Harley-Davidson. The time has come to right… more»
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1971 Montgomery Ward T555 Three-Wheeler
Born in New Jersey, Aaron Montgomery Ward made his fortune in a Chicago-based mail-order company selling a wide range of items to rural customers whom he thought were being taken advantage of by local stores. The company’s catalogs sold… more»
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No Reserve: 1971 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
No Reserve. Those two words are virtually guaranteed to draw attention in any classic auction. However, when the car in question is also exceptionally desirable, the auction action is sure to be intense. Such is the case with this… more»
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Green Pedal Machine: 1970s John Deere Bicycle
A show of hands for those of you who knew John Deere built bicycles? And I mean actual John Deere bicycles, back in the 1890s, rather than rebadged versions as seen here? This 1970s John Deere bicycle can be… more»
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1986 Ford F-250 XL 4×4 460 V8 4-Speed
You’re showing too many trucks, SG. Stop it! I hope there aren’t many out there who are getting tired of seeing vintage pickups, that would put a big dent in my current interest area. This 1986 Ford F-250 XL… more»
