One of the most instantly recognizable classics from the 90s-era class of cars is the Volvo 240. Used by everyone from teachers to accountants to senior citizens to students, it is associated with being a dependable (if not slightly… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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21K Original Miles: 1998 Porsche Boxster
The Porsche Boxster is by now known as one of the most accessible modern sports cars, often times available for reasonble money in what has otherwise been a white-hot marketplace. The combination of mid-engined design with Porsche’s renowned chassis… more»
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Highly Optioned: 1979 Ford Bronco Ranger XLT
Ford could have been forgiven if it had retired the Bronco badge following the end of First Generation production in 1977. However, it persisted, and the company found itself with a hit due to Second Generation sales figures. This… more»
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Matching Numbers: 1972 Plymouth Duster 340
The mid-size muscle car movement of the mid-1960s was quickly followed by a similar (but smaller) push in the 1970s in the compact market segment. For example, Chevy had the Nova SS 350 (and 396) which led to the… more»
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24k Original Miles: 1978 Ford Granada Ghia
Dipping a toe into the waters of classic car ownership for the first time can be daunting. Justifying spending a considerable sum on what is essentially a hobby can be challenging, and many enthusiasts resign themselves to a life… more»
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300-mph Bonneville Salt Racer: 1953 Studebaker
This car is a champion, in more ways than one. It’s a heavily modified 1953 Studebaker Champion and it regularly set records at over 200 mph on the salt flats in Bonneville. Now the heavily patinaed coupe, dripping with… more»
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Pristine Survivor: 1977 Ford Pinto Cruising Wagon
UPDATE 06/10/2023: Selling a classic car can sometimes prove challenging, particularly if that vehicle might potentially appeal to a niche market. That is sometimes the case with the Ford Pinto, although it is generating renewed interest in the market…. more»
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One Year Only: 1990 Ford Mustang “7-Up” Convertible
The pages of automotive history books are littered with examples of vehicle manufacturers joining forces with an outside party to produce a Limited Edition model. Some are more successful than others, while some stumble before production begins. That was… more»
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Never Unwrapped: 1990 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1 With Only 30 Miles!
We’ve seen a few low-mileage classics over the past decade at Barn Finds, but this 1990 Chevrolet Corvette could be in a league of its own. Not only is it a highly-desirable first-year ZR-1 model, but it has a… more»
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Very Original: 1949 Fiat Topolino Model A
Fiat introduced the Topolino (“little mouse”) in 1936 to provide everyman with a conveyance swifter and swankier than donkey power for the trip to town on Sundays. A water-cooled 569 cc four-cylinder engine mated to a four-speed synchromesh gearbox… more»
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Future Find: Low-Mile 2004 Pontiac GTO 6-Speed
The fifth generation Pontiac GTO is a hugely overlooked member of the next class of collector cars. Like so many others, it was unfairly maligned when new based on its superficial qualities that collectors and enthusiasts deemed undesirable; namely,… more»
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Super Survivor: 1969 Pontiac LeMans
Be you a GM lover, hater, or just a whatever, there’s no denying the grand slam that the General pulled off with their ’68-’72 A-body cars (Chevrolet Chevelle, Pontiac Tempest/LeMans, Oldsmobile Cutlass, and Buick Skylark). They sold in enormous… more»
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Two-Owner Survivor: 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle
The Malibu Sport Coupe was consistently the biggest seller in the Chevelle lineup. That may be because the Super Sport muscle car was often included in the numbers. In 1969, 60% of all Chevelle production was for hardtops like… more»
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69k Original Miles: 1986 Chevrolet El Camino SS
I have often wondered whether a modern interpretation of Chevrolet’s iconic El Camino would sell in sufficient numbers to justify development or whether the badge’s time has come and gone. Rumors abound that one is under development, but Chevrolet… more»
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Museum Find: 12k Mile 1987 Buick GNX!
GNX. They were three little letters that were enough to warm the hearts of American performance car enthusiasts. They signified that Detroit had found its mojo and that the muscle car was back with a vengeance. This 1987 GNX… more»
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BF Auction: 1958 Austin-Healey “Bugeye” Sprite
Britain entered what became known as the “Age of Austerity” following World War II, with many items we now take for granted strictly rationed. One of these was fuel, with rationing finally ending in 1950. The country’s economy was… more»
