America’s family farms have been steadily disappearing over the past 40 (or so) years. What does that have to do with cars? Well, as any famous picker will tell you, good stuff is found in barns and barns are… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Only 1,900 Miles? 1979 Chevrolet Malibu
The Chevelle was born in 1964 as an intermediate step between the compact Chevy II/Nova and the full-size Biscayne/Bel Air/Impala. When the cars were redesigned and downsized in 1978, the Chevelle nameplate was retired in favor of the Malibu… more»
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46K-Mile Survivor: 1956 Lincoln Premier
Made for only a handful of model years, 1956 to 1960, the Lincoln Premier was the middle child in Lincoln’s lineup, if you consider the Continental Mark II a Lincoln. The seller has this gorgeous 1956 Lincoln Premier sedan… more»
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Cool Factor Personified: 1958 Rambler Rebel Station Wagon
It was in a car much like this that I was squired around as a kid. My earliest car memory is of being in the “way in the back” while going to my grandparents’ Montreal home from the apartment… more»
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BF Auction: 1987 Mercedes-Benz 560 SEL
The seller purchased this 1987 Mercedes-Benz 560 SEL two years ago, planning to pull its drivetrain for use in another project. Once he slipped behind the wheel, he felt it was too good to suffer that fate, so it… more»
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30K-Miles: 1951 Kaiser DeLuxe W/ Original Paint
This 1951 Kaiser Deluxe two-door sedan is still wearing its original paint, according to the seller. That’s amazing after over seven decades, but even more so, they also say that the interior is original after 71 years! They have… more»
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Never This Nice: 1986 Isuzu P’up Spacecab
Vintage Japanese trucks have always had a following, and this segment of the hobby remains one of the few corners left where you can buy a vehicle for peanuts and likely make out OK when it comes time to… more»
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Splendid Survivor: 1964 Cadillac DeVille
Big, formal, and elegant is one way to describe this 1964 Cadillac Coupe DeVille. It comes across, at first, with a big visual statement just like this 1967 Imperial convertible featured a few days ago but it’s definitely in… more»
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V8 With Overdrive! 1958 Studebaker Transtar
In the 1950s and 1960s, Studebaker had a smaller presence in the truck market than its major competitors. From 1956 through 1963 (skipping 1959), Studebaker sold ½-ton, ¾-ton, and 1-ton pickups under the Transtar nameplate through 1958. The roots… more»
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1 of 160: 1970 Oldsmobile Rallye 350
By all accounts, the 1970 model year was the pinnacle of the muscle car movement. The insurance companies had wised up to these factory-built race cars and the Feds were about to bear down on air pollution created by… more»
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23K Original Miles: 1988 Saleen Mustang
By far my favorite domestic muscle car is the Fox body era of the Saleen Mustang. In addition to being enormously collectible owing to their limited production, these cars just scream 1980s vibes with their wild decal kits and… more»
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Final Year 454: 1974 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
The 1974 model year was a significant one for Chevrolet’s iconic Corvette. It marked the final year buyers could order their C3 with a big-block under the hood, with 3,494 ticking that box on the Order Form. The 454… more»
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37k Original Miles: 1992 Buick Roadmaster Limited
There comes a time in life when classic car enthusiasts crave life at a slower pace. They remain passionate about high-performance models but sometimes wish to view the frenetic pace of the outside world from a position of splendid… more»
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One Family Owned: 1966 Chevrolet Corvette 427
We have many readers with a passion for C2 Corvettes, making me wonder whether there is an ultimate example that would capture their heart, imagination, and wallet. This 1966 Convertible could be a strong contender because it ticks many… more»
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One Prior Owner: 1966 Chevrolet Impala
Sales of Chevrolet’s full-size cars dropped by more than 20% in 1966, but that’s not because there was anything wrong with them. 1965 had been a record year and – with the 1966 models little changed – it was… more»
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We Have Shag! 1977 Chevrolet G10 Van
Every once in a while we get the pleasure of writing about a custom van from the seventies. While we encounter a few from the sixties and an occasional eighties variation, vans from the seventies have a distinctive look… more»
