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Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Dependable Driver: 1968 Ford Mustang GT California Special
Ford sold 472,121 examples of its Mustang in 1967, and by any standard measure, it should have been sufficient cause to break out the champagne and toast a successful year. However, when viewed in the harsh light of day,… more»
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89k Original Miles: 1968 Pontiac Firebird
Ford was on a roll post-war, catching the opposition flat-footed with the Thunderbird and the Mustang. The former effectively created the Personal Luxury Car segment, while the Mustang was the genesis of the Pony Car sector. General Motors took… more»
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An Opportunity? Yes, If It’s Original: 1956 Ford Thunderbird
The early T-Birds have never taken off in value, which might explain why this 1956 sits at a relatively low $17,200 here on ebay with a few days to go in the auction. Or maybe people are just pacing… more»
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No Reserve 1993 Ford Mustang Cobra
The owner of this 1993 Ford Mustang Cobra has had the car since 1995. Recently, it was broken into and the radio was stolen and the rear hatch key lock was busted. The Autocheck score shows 4 owners and… more»
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55K Original Miles: 1987 Honda Civic GL
Sometimes, even the plainest of cars can become collectible solely because there are no decent surviving examples left. Hondas from the 80s and 90s have certainly been elevated to this status not only because so few were preserved but… more»
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Stored 31 Years! 1966 Ford Mustang
The 1966 model year holds the record for the American public’s love affair with the Ford Mustang. That year, more than 607,000 copies were built, far exceeding anything before or after. Beginning in 1967, serious competition would begin to… more»
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64k Original Miles? 1979 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
Mileage claims will always spark debate amongst enthusiasts, with some questioning them and others viewing them as plausible. This 1979 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 is one such vehicle. The seller claims it has a genuine 64,000 miles showing on its… more»
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Original Paint: 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1
First Generation Mustangs that land on our desks at Barn Finds often fall into two categories. Some need significant restoration work, while others have received that level of attention. This 1970 Mach 1 is an exception because it is… more»
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Teen-Friendly Drop-Top: 1966 Ford Fairlane 500 Convertible
Ah, teenagers. They are a fascinating section of our society. Nobody can accept and adapt the latest technology to their needs more quickly and effectively than a teen, and their insatiable appetite for the online world means they are… more»
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1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 4-Speed
It is often said that they don’t make ’em like they used to. That is undoubtedly the case with this 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396. You could walk into a showroom today and slap down the cash on a… more»
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14k-Mile Survivor! 1980 Pontiac Grand Prix LJ
The fourth-generation Pontiac Grand Prix was truly one of America’s sweethearts, with the personal luxury car managing to sell over 288,000 units during its final year of production in 1977. But when the fifth generation was introduced in ’78,… more»
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Go Green: 1971 Ford Thunderbird
Ford’s brochure for the 1971 Thunderbird stated “Thunderbird people have one thing in common — they’re uncommon.” I can’t say which definition of “uncommon” was their intent here, but I do know definition #1 does apply to the frequency… more»
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Stored 22 Years: 1950 Chevrolet Styleline Deluxe
For most auto manufacturers, 1946 brought them back to their core business. But early models were generally warmed-over versions of the 1942 cars they built before the war effort began. It was not until 1949 that all-new, post-war models… more»
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Clean Manual Coupe: 1986 Ford Mustang LX
There’s a hard-to-define quality that some cars have which can seemingly justify a high asking price. The seller of this 1986 Ford Mustang LX 5.0 “notchback” coupe is looking for $27,900 for his clean four-eyed ‘Stang, which is a… more»
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Original 454/4-Speed: 1972 Chevrolet Corvette
Many Bow-Tie enthusiasts will find this 1972 Chevrolet Corvette irresistible. It is the last of the desirable chrome-bumper models, it sports a relatively rare and stunning paint shade, and its engine bay houses a big-block backed by a four-speed… more»
