The Imperial was part of the Chrysler portfolio from 1926 until its demise in 1993. For much of this time, it competed in the shadows of both Cadillac and Lincoln, usually ending up a distant third in sales. This… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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23K-Mile 1976 Buick LeSabre Custom Landau
Looking both elegant and sporty, this 1976 Buick LeSabre Custom Landau has fewer than 23,000 miles on it, which is amazing after so many decades. These low-mile cars seem to be coming out of the woodwork lately. The seller… more»
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Brawny Survivor: 1985 Dodge Ramcharger Royal SE 4X4
The Ramcharger was Dodge’s answer to Ford’s Bronco and Chevy’s Blazer. Introduced in 1974, this two-door SUV had a removable roof, four-wheel drive, and a variety of available engines. It sat on a slightly shorter wheelbase than the Ram… more»
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Rare Model: 1984 Chevrolet Camaro Winter Olympic Edition
Automotive history is full of examples of manufacturers producing special edition vehicles. Some celebrate milestones for a marque or model, while others mark a historical event. Companies also make vehicles recognizing sporting events, with the Indy Pace Car Editions… more»
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14K-Mile 1976 Ford Thunderbird Special Edition
312 miles a year isn’t a lot, I probably ride my Honda Motocompo around the storage facility more miles than that every year. This ultra-luxurious 1976 Ford Thunderbird with the Crème and Gold Luxury Group package has traveled only… more»
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One Prior Owner: 1981 Ford Fairmont
The Fairmont was the successor to the popular Ford Maverick and would be built for six model years (1978-83). Unlike the Maverick which had been Falcon-based, the Fairmont (and the similar Mercury Zephyr) was built on the new Fox… more»
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1 of 167? 1957 Harley-Davidson FLH Hydra-Glide
This one is a bit of a head-scratcher. On the one hand, this 1957 Harley-Davidson FLH Hydra-Glide is a very rare bike, supposedly 1 out of 167 made, according to the seller. They also say that it is a… more»
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Original Paint: 1975 Ford Bronco
Although the First Generation Bronco developed a reputation for rust, the number we see crossing our desks at Barn Finds suggests the survival rate is pretty high. Thanks to the ready availability of replacement steel and modern rust prevention… more»
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1991 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1 With 16,700 Original Miles!
For those who endured the automotive misery of the 1970s and 1980, it would be easy to forget that the American scene was once a high-performance heaven for enthusiasts. However, the arrival of the Corvette ZR-1 in 1990 proclaimed… more»
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Parked In 2016: 1973 Dodge Dart Swinger
I can’t help myself from thinking of the John Anderson song, “Swingin’” whenever I see a Dart Swinger, which may be different from what some other folks think of when they see a car with the name Swinger. This… more»
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Florida Bimmer: 1998 BMW M3 Five-Speed
In most states, this car would qualify for “Collector” license plates, since it’s more than 20 years old now. A 1998 BMW M3 with collector plates? I bet there are more than a few out there, although there can… more»
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Time Capsule: One Owner 1962 Ford Galaxie
It is surprising to see a sixty-year-old car like this 1962 Ford Galaxie that looks like it just drove off the showroom floor. It is an all-original, one-owner, 48,000-mile survivor that is a true time capsule. In fact, there… more»
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Bargain Of The Year? 1966 Imperial LeBaron
I know that 2023 just started, but this may still be the best deal of the year on December 31st. The second-generation Imperial was made for a decade, or actually from 1956 for the 1957 model year, until the… more»
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One Family Owned: 1979 Fiat X1/9
Sometimes, we grow so accustomed to seeing a particular car in rough condition that we forget what it’s like to see an example that has been loved. That’s certainly the case with a vehicle like the Fiat X1/9, which… more»
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Rare J-Code: 1968 Mustang Coupe
As soon as I saw this find, I knew I wanted to write it up! My mother drove a 1967 Mustang coupe in the same Wimbledon White color scheme for many years, and I wish I had it now… more»
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Low Mileage Twin Turbo: 1993 Mitsubishi 3000GT VR-4
The Mitsubishi 3000GT VR-4 is one of the more memorable Japanese sports cars to emerge from the impressive class of early 90s performance vehicles. While we often talk about how every year seems to raise the bar of the… more»
