I’m not certain how long Fiat is for this U.S. world. It seems that their domestic reappearance, courtesy of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA), is now threatened under FCA’s incorporation into Stellantis. Art of Gears author, Matthew Wolfe wrote a… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Mopar Muscle: 1973 Plymouth Duster 340
As the hot muscle car market of the 1960s began to take heat from insurance companies, some manufacturers started beefing up their compacts. Smaller, lighter cars like the Plymouth Duster were treated to more power to hang on to… more»
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Plenty Of Possibilities: 1974 Dodge Dart Swinger
It doesn’t quite stand out to the extent of Hemi Orange or some of the other High Impact colors Dodge was offering not long before this 1974 Dart Swinger was born, but nonetheless, the E5 Bright Red finish sure… more»
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Spotless Split Window: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe
Some enthusiasts will purchase a classic car and enjoy a long-term relationship with their pride and joy. For others, it will be a brief flirtation before turning their attention to other matters. This 1963 Corvette Split Window Coupe falls… more»
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No Reserve! 1966 Saab 95 Survivor
Innumerable vintage Saabs have crossed our desks here at Barn Finds, but this example here on eBay collects high marks for its “cool” factor and survivor condition. It’s an early car – model year 1966 – so the engine… more»
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Cheap Mid-Engine Project: 1970 Lotus Europa
In the mid-1960s, Britain’s Lotus Cars conceived an affordable mid-engine sports car (or GT, if you prefer) that could draw from existing technology, with engines borrowed from Renault as an example. They were in production for 10 years (1966… more»
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Bavarian Survivor: 1973 BMW 2002
In many circles, the BMW 2002 Series is considered iconic. Part sports car and part sedan, BMW had a winner in the late 1960s when they dropped a 2.0-liter engine into their 1600 Series cars, providing buyers with a… more»
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Rare Continental Orange: 1977 Porsche 911S
I’ll admit it, I prefer the pre-’73 non-Federal bumper Porsche 911. I would imagine that most do. You place a ramming speed banger on a Ford LTD or a Buick Deuce and a Quarter, no one’s going to notice…. more»
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One-Owner 16k Mile 1974 Ford Pinto
The early 1970s marked the entrance of U.S. automakers into the growing subcompact car market. Two of them were introduced in 1971, the Chevy Vega and the Ford Pinto. The latter would see a 10-year production run that resulted… more»
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Dropping Price: 1983 Chevrolet Caprice Estate
Over-capitalizing on a project build is a piece of cake. Been there, done that! That is the story behind this 1983 Chevrolet Caprice Estate. The seller purchased the Wagon as a family joke, but they have since sunk thousands… more»
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Rare Supercharger! 1964 Studebaker Gran Turismo Hawk
The Gran Turismo or GT Hawk was the last variant of the Studebaker Hawk that dated to the mid-1950s. It was only produced in 1962 through 1964, discontinued at Christmas 1963 when the company ceased automobile production in the… more»
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Runs Great: 1990 Ford Mustang LX
Enthusiasts with limited skills or those considering a first restoration project can often feel overwhelmed by the prospect of countless hours of panel and rust repairs. This will lead some to spend their cash on a turnkey vehicle, while… more»
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Driver With Patina: 1940 Packard 120
Want a restoration candidate you can drive while you slowly improve it? This ragged-but-right 1940 Packard 120 (or One Twenty) sedan in Mendocino County, California on Craigslist would seem to fit the bill. The asking price is a modest… more»
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Fly Like a Bird! 1972 Buick Skylark
Buick adopted the Skylark (a species of bird) nameplate in the early 1950s and it would stick around for most of the rest of the 20th Century. It’s most commonly remembered as a mid-size car along the lines of… more»
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Time Capsule Survivor: 1992 Chevrolet Lumina Z34
If I’d been keeping a keener eye on GM offerings during the early nineties, the Chevrolet Lumina Z34 would have undoubtedly captured my attention and I just might have ended up with one instead of the car I eventually… more»
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273-Equipped: 1967 Dodge Dart Convertible
With winter fast approaching, now might seem like an odd time to splash the cash on a classic Convertible. However, nothing could be further from the truth. The cold weather allows the opportunity for an owner to spend time… more»
