There was a party being held at Pontiac in 1984. After all, the company was celebrating fifteen years since the launch of its iconic Trans Am. What better way to celebrate the occasion than to release a special edition?… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Original 428 Cobra Jet: 1968 Ford Mustang GT
Occasionally, a classic appears on our desks at Barn Finds, where identifying its strongest attribute is challenging. Such is the case with this 1968 Mustang GT. It features one of the most desirable engines offered that year, has a… more»
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One-Owner Restoration: 1972 Datsun 240Z
The Japanese motor industry was one of the fastest evolving during the second half of the twentieth century. The early post-war years saw it producing slower and heavier copies of cars designed by European manufacturers, but by the 1960s,… more»
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Stately And Original: 1964 Imperial Crown
This! A 1964 Imperial Crown is one of the first cars that I can recall that really caught my attention. Yeah, it’s an odd one for a “car kid” to latch on to and I’m not sure why. I… more»
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A “Temple on Wheels:” 1989 Nissan President Hearse
I don’t know about you, but I had never heard of a Nissan President. Nissan introduced their expensive, flagship, top-of-the-line luxury vehicle in 1965, some two years ahead of its rival, Toyota, and their Century luxury vehicle. At the… more»
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International 5-Speed! 1991 Oldsmobile Calais
Things had certainly changed at Oldsmobile by 1991 – but then they had changed for everyone in the automobile biz by that point. The Doctor’s sales leviathan, the rear-wheel drive Cutlass/Cutlass Supreme had gone away and Cutlass was now… more»
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12k Mile Survivor: 1967 Volkswagen Beetle
Built between 1938 and 2003, the VW Type 1 (aka Beetle or Bug) is one of the world’s most recognizable vehicles. That’s because of its shape and more than 21.5 million were built across the globe. They came into… more»
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Japanese Pony Car? 1973 Toyota Celica ST
The Celica might be thought of as Toyota’s version of the original Ford Mustang, with its sporty long hood/short deck proportions and 2+2 seating. Its name was an iteration of the Latin word “coelica” which meant celestial or heavenly…. more»
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Stepside Survivor: 1976 Chevrolet C-10
The seller of this awesome 1976 Chevrolet C-10 freely admits that the original decals, courtesy of the factory Sport stripe package, were a big reason for buying the truck. I wholeheartedly endorse this approach, as silly as it seems,… more»
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Sport Truck Survivor: 1986 Nissan 720 ST Pickup
The concept of a “sport truck” doesn’t necessarily have any grounding in actual performance enhancements; rather, it’s the idea of a compact pickup that places some emphasis on vanity versus utility. There was a time when compact pickup trucks… more»
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Original Survivor: 1978 Volkswagen Westfalia Deluxe Camper Bus
Treating an older classic to a restoration, whether total or sympathetic, is tempting. However, there is something undeniably attractive about preservation, allowing the vehicle to wear its survivor badge proudly. That was the path taken by the seller when… more»
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Off Road Ram: 1975 Dodge Ramcharger SE
The Ramcharger was Dodge’s answer to the Chevy Blazer and Ford Bronco. It was a large SUV based on a shortened version of the Dodge Ram pickup. Built from 1974 to 1993, it had an intercompany companion in the… more»
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No Reserve: 1977 Ford F-250 4×4 Pickup
You know you’re getting older when it feels like yesterday since it was 1977, and then you realize that it was actually forty-six years ago! That is the age of this Ford F-250 4×4 Pickup, which has probably aged… more»
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427 Tri-Power/4-Speed: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
It is fair to say that Chevrolet’s Corvette underwhelmed potential buyers and motoring journalists upon its 1953 release. There was no questioning its looks, but its Powerglide transmission stifled performance, which wasn’t what people sought in a genuine sports… more»
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No Reserve: 1982 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 Pace Car Edition
Survivor-grade classics from the 1980s have gained traction in the current market, especially if they are low-mileage vehicles or if the seller lists them for auction with No Reserve. This 1982 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 Indy Pace Car Edition ticks… more»
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Car Lot Find: 58k Mile 1986 Chevrolet Celebrity Wagon
Could you drive a relatively ancient car like any other daily driver? Well, given current interest rates, there’s a strong inclination to do so, especially when the vehicle in question would be dirt cheap to own and maintain. This… more»
