New car buyers today are probably more demanding than at any time in automotive history. The concept of driving off the lot in a vehicle without power assistance for virtually everything is unthinkable, and yet, that was the norm… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Project Cosmo Rotary: 1976 Mazda RX-5
Most of us know Mazda as a maker of fun-to-drive cars, the zoom-zoom campaign wasn’t just advertising hype. Even their SUVs are tighter and more sporty than most non-premium (i.e., uber-expensive) brands. This 1976 Mazda RX-5 “Cosmo” is posted… more»
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Recent Revival: 1949 Plymouth Coupe
If this 1949 Plymouth Coupe proves nothing else, it clearly shows there are excellent classics hiding in sheds across the country. All they need is the right person passionate about returning them to active service. That is the story… more»
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Possible Daily Driver: 1957 Chevrolet 210 Two-Door Sedan
Owning a desirable classic that could double as a practical daily driver is a dream for many, but such cars are few and far between. However, that could be a reality with this 1957 Chevrolet 210 Two-Door Sedan. Don’t… more»
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Beautiful Biarritz: 1978 Cadillac Eldorado
If I’m not at home, I try to spend as much time as I can in Florida. The temperature, the greenery, and of course, the year-round car scene are among my favorite things about the Sunshine State, and I… more»
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4×4 Short Bed: 1986 Chevrolet C-10
Talk about checking all of the boxes: this 1986 Chevrolet C-1o pickup features the desirable short-bed bodystyle along with four-wheel drive and a manual transmission. Of course, it doesn’t hurt that the body is in beautiful condition and that… more»
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Eye For Detail: 1970 Pontiac GTO “The Judge” With 53,142 Original Miles
It is common for classic cars to lose some of their original parts as time passes. However, this 1970 Pontiac GTO “The Judge” deserves special mention due to the owner’s eye for detail. It would be easy to mistake… more»
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Affordable Classic: 1967 Plymouth Belvedere
It almost seems inevitable that any classic falling within the affordable category will require significant restoration work. This can make an initially inexpensive purchase become a financial black hole. However, this 1967 Plymouth Belvedere could be an exception to… more»
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Crazy Custom 1966 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham
Let’s say that you’re, oh, Richard Milhous Nixon, that stalwart of conservativism. That button-down California senator who went on to fame as Vice President and then President. Are you with me so far? Then let’s say that you want… more»
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Award Winner! 1961 Pontiac Ventura
Between 1960 and 1970, the Ventura was an upscale version of the Catalina, perhaps like the Impala was a tier above the Bel Air. Mechanically they were mostly the same car, but the Ventura was packaged to appeal more… more»
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Tidy Driver: 1966 Ford Galaxie 500 Convertible
We seem to have had a run on classic Ford Convertibles recently at Barn Finds, and this 1966 Galaxie 500 is another example. It presents well as a driver-grade vehicle, with no apparent needs. With warm weather on our… more»
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48K Original Miles: 1979 Ford F-250 Camper Special
You always like to see low mileage vehicles, but you especially like to see them when the seller is confident the mileage claim is accurate. That appears to be the case with this gorgeous 1970 Ford F-250 Camper Special… more»
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Olympic Gold 350 V8: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro
UPDATE 03/25/2023: It sometimes takes more than one attempt for an owner to sell a classic car. That appears to be the case with this 1969 Chevrolet Camaro. The seller canceled the previous listing, indicating the vehicle was no… more»
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Classic Camper Survivor! 1973 Ford F-250
This beautiful 1973 Ford F-250 is said to have been owned by the same family since new. The original owner had it for nearly 40 years and then it was passed to another family member. Located in Oregon for… more»
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17k Miles! 1988 Mazda RX-7 10th Anniversary Edition Turbo
I’m a fairly early bloomer when it comes to being a fan of the Mazda RX-7, as my older sister purchased a new blue one in 1982. She was cool with letting me get behind the wheel, even when… more»
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1992 Dodge Viper RT/10 With 8,951 Genuine Miles!
Identifying the start of The Malaise Era has always been easy as vehicle manufacturers faced the double whammy of tightening emission and safety regulations. Like most seismic events, the impact was immediate, but recovery was a long, drawn-out affair… more»
