Between 1964 and 1966, Ford was working overtime to keep up with the demand for their new “pony car”, the Mustang. And sales would peak in ’66 at more than 607,000 copies. Beginning the following year, competition would flood… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Perfect Paint? 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Sport Coupe
Although it isn’t a genuine muscle car, this 1969 Chevelle Malibu Sport Coupe makes the right impression courtesy of its spotless presentation and a healthy small-block under the hood. The vehicle has some minor flaws, but the photos and… more»
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Highly Original 1970 Ford Bronco 302
We see our share of First Generation Broncos at Barn Finds, and they typically fall into three distinct categories. Some have been heavily modified, while others are riddled with significant rust problems. The third, and possibly worst, is… more»
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1967 Oldsmobile 442 With Only 61,000 Miles!
Although it might create some debate, it could be argued that General Motors was the “king” of muscle car production during the 1960s. Ford gave us the Mustang, Torino, and performance offerings from Mercury. Likewise, the stopwatch confirms that… more»
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One-Owner Carport Find: 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Based on the G-platform of the popular Pontiac Grand Prix, Chevrolet introduced the Monte Carlo in 1970. It was Chevy’s first automobile marketed in the personal luxury space. It, too, would be quite successful though it wouldn’t peak in… more»
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32k Miles! 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle Mailbu
1972 was the end of the line for the second generation Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu, with the Colonnade-style bodies taking their place for ’73, a popular style that lasted until the downsized fourth generation Malibu was introduced for the ’78… more»
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Amazing 1945 Dodge WC-54 Ambulance
“Amateurs study tactics; professionals study logistics.” This is a quote that, with a few changes here and there, that has been around for a long time and attributed to leaders such as Napoleon and Omar Bradley. In World War… more»
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The Forever Car: 1973 Dodge Dart
While most folks aspire to have a new or different car every few years, there are a select few that are constantly looking for their “forever car.” This is a Grail-like quest for a vehicle that will last absolutely… more»
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Cowboys Then and Now: 1949 Ford 1/2 Ton Pickup
There is no denying America’s love for pickup trucks. Pickups are kind of like cowboys. Early trucks (before around 1990) are more John Ford cowboy, while later models are more Urban Cowboy. If you are a fan of the… more»
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Rust-Free 1969 Lincoln Continental Mark III
The seller of this beautiful, 116,808-mile, Dark Ivy Green 1969 Lincoln Continental Mark III says that it’s an original survivor and has no rust. It doesn’t get much better than that, even at a mere 10 mpg. For the… more»
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Highway Patrol Survivor? 1969 Dodge Polara
In the 1960s and 1970s, Chrysler sourced a lot of rolling stock to police departments and highway patrols. When equipped with big-block engines and beefed-up suspensions, these cars were hard to get away from on the interstates. This 1969… more»
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Amazing Survivor: 1969 Chevrolet Impala 327 V8
Toyota sold 295,000 Camrys in 2022, which is impressive. Bear with me here in comparing a Chevy Impala with a Toyota Camry. I only do it because they both seem to be the most popular car of their era…. more»
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Low-Mile 4-Speed: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am
Most 1979 Trans Ams in good condition sell in the range of $20,000 to $30,000 unless it is a special edition or a W72 400 4 speed car. What will this 1979 Trans Am sell for with only 13k… more»
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V8 Short Bed: 1988 Dodge Ram D150
In the world of pickup trucks, there are a few absolute truths. One of them is that to have the most desirable configuration of truck possible, you should buy one with a V8 and a short bed. This 1988… more»
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Movie Star Land Rover 88
The Land Rovers I remember used to be Jeep-like vehicles – unlike the luxury SUVs you see today with that name on them. But you can still get one to go off-roading, but they aren’t cheap. It was almost… more»
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Super Camper in Super Condition: 1978 Ford F-350
In the 70’s, Southern Comedian Jerry Clower was a spokesperson for a competitor brand of truck (Dodge) and referred to their fancier line of pickups as being “gussied up.” I think this two toned, one owner, low-mileage 1978 Ford… more»
