“Chevy Trucks. Tough all over.” says a 1979 Chevy pickups brochure. It’s not exactly as catchy as their “Like a Rock” commercials but maybe they could have gotten The Fabulous Thunderbirds to sing “Tuff Enuff” rather than Bob Seger’s… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Tear It Apart? No Way! 1981 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
There are plenty of things in life people change their minds about or get cold feet regarding. Statistically, I’m guessing getting married, or not, may reign supreme, or at least be near the top of the list. I forgot… more»
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35k Documented Miles: 1973 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
The 1973 model year was one of the changes for Chevrolet’s C3 Corvette. The company undertook engineering updates to appeal to a broader market, while the engine and exterior modifications helped the car comply with legislative requirements. This Convertible… more»
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4,140-Mile 1986 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Regency
112 miles a year over 37 years isn’t a lot of driving for such a relatively new and modern car such as this dark teal blue metallic 1986 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Regency Brougham. The seller has this time capsule posted… more»
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Italian Supercar: 1999 Lamborghini Diablo VT Roadster
One of the more popular posters to grace the bedroom walls of teenage boys during the 1980s was of a red Lamborghini Countach, complete with its enormous fender flares and towering rear spoiler. By the time its production run… more»
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Good Buy Or Goodbye? 1982 Mazda RX-7 GSL
Think back to 1978 when the first Mazda RX-7 appeared. No, Howard, that doesn’t mean putting on your former burnt orange leisure suit, just think back to 1978. This 1982 Mazda RX-7 GSL is listed here on eBay in… more»
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1969 Dodge Polara 500 Convertible 383 3-Speed
I did not expect to read that this 1969 Dodge Polara 500 convertible has a three-speed manual. The Polara 500 was the mid-trim level for the Dodge Polara in 1969, between the Polara and the Monaco, and I figured… more»
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Unmodified 1997 Nissan 240SX LE
Around 2005 I purchased an abused but unmodified Nissan 240SX. Its suspension was done for and the interior smelled like an ashtray, but it was an absolute blast of a car to drive, well at least once I had… more»
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Longest American Car? 1975 Mercury Marquis Brougham
Coming in at just over 19 feet in length, this has to rank as one of the longest American production cars made in the last five decades. If you owned this car in 1975, for sure you wore a… more»
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Good Running Project: 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado
Oldsmobile rolled the dice in 1966 by introducing a personal luxury automobile that was mechanically different from its competitors. It was the first U.S.-produced front-wheel-drive car since the Cord 810/812 in 1937. It would use a transaxle version of… more»
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Rebuilt 360: 1977 Jeep Cherokee Chief S 4×4
Some older SUVs perform better than others in the classic market, and a few have enough positive attributes that they can’t help but attract attention. This 1977 Jeep Cherokee Chief S is a perfect example of that philosophy. Its… more»
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Good Ol’ Blue: 1984 Dodge D150 Short Bed Pickup
Ralphie from A Christmas Story loved his trusty, reliable official Red Ryder carbine-action, 200-shot, range model air rifle that he affectionately called “Ol’ Blue.” Here’s another “Ol’ Blue” for your consideration, but in the form of a no-nonsense 1984… more»
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Amazing Survivor: 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado
We see a lot of incredible vehicles here at Barn Finds. Some are projects, and some are restored, but the ones that seem to be the most interesting to a lot of people, myself included, are the original vehicles…. more»
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Tiny Folding Scooter! 1980 Di Blasi R7ST
A what? An Italian folding mini-motorcycle? Yes, it folds up so you can put it in the trunk of your car, almost like a Honda Motocompo. This 1980 Di Blasi R7ST is listed here on bikesales.com in Lismore, New… more»
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The Cleanest, Mostly Original Around? 1979 Jeep Cherokee Golden Eagle
The Bon Jovi special edition VW Golf, the Ford F150 Harley Davidson, the Frank Sinatra Edition Chrysler Imperial, and the Lamborghini Diablo Victoria’s Secret Edition. Yes, the list of “Special Editions” in the automotive world seems to go on… more»
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One Owner Survivor: 1976 Chevrolet Nova
The 1960s and 1970s rear-wheel-drive Nova was one of Chevrolet’s most popular automobiles. It would receive its final redesign in 1975, to be replaced by the troubled front-wheel-drive Citation in 1980. For 1976, there was a luxury version of… more»
