The idea of hitting the road on a sunny day in a classic convertible can be irresistible. The problem can be choosing the ideal candidate for the job. Sometimes space requirements remain a significant consideration. If you prefer something… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Nicest One Left? 1987 Buick Skyhawk
Buick used the Skyhawk nameplate on two occasions in the 1970s and 1980s. First, as a rear-wheel-drive subcompact based on the Chevy Monza, and the second as a front-wheel-drive variant of Chevrolet’s Cavalier. It was part of GM’s shift… more»
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Still In The Crate: 1988 Yamaha XV250 Route 66
Here’s another motorcycle for the in-a-crate series here on Barn Finds. Actually, this one has been for sale in the past and is on the market yet again, here on eBay in North Hills, California, and there are no… more»
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No Reserve: 1977 Ford LTD Country Squire
Those familiar with “National Lampoon’s Vacation” will fondly remember Clark Griswold’s Wagon Queen Family Truckster. It was an unspeakably ugly station wagon that has developed cult status. It was based on a 1979 LTD Country Squire, and although our… more»
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1-of-1? 1985 Mercury Grand Marquis
Claiming unique status for any classic car is a slippery slope. Sometimes the one feature supporting the claim is so minor it is almost irrelevant. However, when it is something as significant as the paint and trim combination, that’s… more»
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Perfect Pioneer: 1986 Jeep Cherokee
This 1986 Jeep Cherokee Pioneer 4×4 has been with the same owner since 1987, and is clearly a part of the family. The listing description is like getting a glimpse into a photo album, as the seller relays the… more»
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Last Year! 1975 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Convertible
This is the end! No, nothing quite that dramatic, but this 1975 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale convertible is the last of the full-size Oldsmobile convertibles. It became such a disregarded model, that Oldsmobile devoted about an eighteenth of a… more»
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Bright Blue Pony: 1980 Ford Pinto Pony
Advertised as Ford’s lowest-priced Pinto, the Pony was arguably more “luxurious” than Chevy’s Chevette in its lowest trim level. And, you can’t beat those bumpers. This 1980 Ford Pinto Pony is eye-catching in Bright Blue and it’s all original,… more»
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Mostly Original: 1978 Ford Bronco Ranger XLT
Ford referred to its all-new bigger Bronco as “The Total 4-Wheeler” and they may have been onto something. In the 1970s, SUVs weren’t looked at in the same way that they are today, as in being maybe the most… more»
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Original 396: 1966 Chevrolet Impala Sport Coupe
When thoughts turn to high-performance American models from the 1960s, it is generally classic muscle or pony cars that sit foremost in people’s minds. However, it was possible to buy vehicles that offered the space and comfort of a… more»
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Franco-Italian Connection: 1974 Citroen SM
Swoopy! That’s one way to describe this 1974 Citroen SM – the profile reminds me of a backward dust buster. It possesses an unforgettable look and is instantly recalled in the event one hasn’t been spotted in a while…. more»
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Dealership Survivor: 1968 Dodge Dart GT
I’ll admit it, I have a “thing” for fourth-generation Dodge Darts, but not all of them, just the ones produced in the first three years (’67-’69). A convertible body style? So much better! Today’s example, is just such a… more»
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Rare Mopar: 1984 Chrysler Laser Turbo
In the late 1970s, Apple, Commodore, and Tandy introduced machines that would revolutionize the world. By the mid-1980s, two million consumers owned Apple computers, and nearly everyone else wanted to. The techno-craze infused automotive design as well. Instrument clusters… more»
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32K Miles! 1972 Chevrolet Malibu Convertible
One of the central themes that get bandied about, here on BF, has been the steeply ascendent pricing of the usual collectible (and some non-collectible!) suspects, you know, first-gen (’67-’69) Camaros, ’68-’72 GM A-bodies, Shelby Mustangs, anything from Mopar,… more»
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59,000 Miles, Four Speed, Original: 1976 Pontiac Trans Am
While the Trans Am name is synonymous with Burt Reynolds and his magnum opus “Smokey and the Bandit,” the sportier version of the Pontiac Firebird was around a lot longer than that. If you are looking for a very… more»
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All Original California B-Body: 1974 Dodge Charger SE
By 1974, the Dodge Charger was evolving into more of a personal luxury car, even more so the following year when it began sharing a similar look to the new Chrysler Cordoba. But buyers got one final chance for… more»
