And now, another take on Cadillac’s famed Eldorado, in this case a 14 K-mile 1973 edition. As opposed to this 1960 Biarritz example, this Eldo is probably more in line with what people mentally conjure when Cadillac’s personal luxury… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Upscale Pinto: 1980 Mercury Bobcat
Seeing the success Ford was having with the 1971 subcompact Pinto, Mercury lobbied for its own version of the car. That wouldn’t come about until 1974 in Canada and the U.S. in 1975. The new Bobcat was a badge-engineered… more»
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Riverside Gold Muscle: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette
This 1969 Chevrolet Corvette coupe checks a lot of boxes for enthusiasts who appreciate big-block power, classic C3 styling, and cars that have clearly been well cared for over the years. Offered with a clean title, listed here on… more»
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Farm Find: 1968 Ford F-600 Grain Truck 330 V8
This 1968 Ford F-600 grain hauler is about as far removed from a vintage mini bike or snowmobile as it can get, but that doesn’t mean that I don’t like it as much or want it as much as… more»
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Hidden Headlights and Honest Bones: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro RS
This 1967 Chevrolet Camaro RS is one of those cars that reminds you why original, unrestored survivors still matter. Listed on eBay with a clean title, this RS hardtop wears its age honestly and comes with the kind of… more»
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Estate 4×4 Find: 1980 Jeep J-10 Short Bed 360 V8
Looking crisp and solid, this estate find 1980 Jeep J-10 4×4 short bed pickup looks like a nice example of a pretty desirable truck. I’m trying to pin down the color; it’s either Caramel, Russett, or Alpaca Brown. My… more»
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22K Original Miles: 1992 Acura Integra RS
If you’ve been in this hobby for a while now, you know everyone tosses around the term survivor like every other car that hasn’t been modified qualifies as such. Heck, I’m sure some of you feel like I overuse… more»
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Westmoreland Survivor: 1977 Volkswagen Rabbit L
In the Volkswagen world, there’s a wide variety of factions reflecting each members’ preferences for different eras and models. It’s really no different than any other marque, but the VW crowd really does splinter off into some interesting subcategories…. more»
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26k Original Miles: 1987 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS Aerocoupe
It is a well-worn cliche that racing improves the breed. It is also true in many cases, with buyers often reaping the benefit of lessons learned on the track. Such is the case with this 1987 Chevrolet Monte Carlo… more»
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1 of 5 Big Bad Orange: 1970 AMC Rebel Machine
One of the rarest of the mid-size muscle cars of the 1960s and 1970s was the AMC Rebel Machine. It was only produced for one year (1970), and estimates are that the number of assemblies was in the low… more»
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Original Survivor? 1963 Chevrolet Nova SS
Chevrolet added a second compact, the Chevy II, to its ranks in 1962. That gave the manufacturer two players in the growing small car market. Unlike the Corvair, which had a rear-mounted, air-cooled engine, the Chevy II was the… more»
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Future Collectible? 2000 Honda Insight 5-Speed
The word unusual doesn’t begin to describe what has been called the first gas-electric hybrid vehicle in the United States, the Honda Insight. It’s tiny, it’s a two-seater, it has rear fender skirts, and it’s available with a five-speed… more»
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One-Owner Survivor: No-Reserve 1972 Chevrolet C10
If you’re like me, you’ll never get tired of seeing old farm trucks on the pages of Barn Finds, and we like them all the better when they’re of the one-owner variety. This 1972 Chevy C10 was bought new in Denver,… more»
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Desert Survivor: 1994 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
Some of Ford’s advertising referred to the new Explorer as a “Compact Utility” rather than a Sports Utility Vehicle. Whatever it was or still is, at the time it was somewhat revolutionary. This 1994 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer Edition… more»
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Still in Service: 1982 GMC 7000 4×4 Wildland Fire Truck
Fire trucks don’t usually show up in the classifieds as ready-to-work, privately owned rigs, but that’s exactly what makes this 1982 GMC 7000 4×4 Wildland Fire Truck stand out. Offered for sale in Hamilton, Idaho, this heavy-duty GMC isn’t… more»
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Refurbished Twin-Track: 1973 Raider 34TT
As I sit here and log into Barn Finds this snowy morning to check the tips page, literally drinking coffee from my Raider Twin-Track coffee cup, what should pop up but this 1973 Raider 34TT twin-track snowmobile tip! This… more»
