Oscar Wilde was famously quoted as saying, “There is only one thing in life worse than being talked about, and that is not being talked about.” If you were Ford during the 1970s and people were talking about the… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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A38 Package: 1978 Plymouth Fury
There’s something about former law enforcement cars that gets to me, and no, it’s not from being chauffeured around in one back in my youth. This isn’t a former law enforcement car but this 1978 Plymouth Fury with the… more»
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Super Spectacular: 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS396
I was on the fence as to whether I should cover this 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS396. I’m not really a muscle car fan and have been as outspoken as any about the insane price heights these cars, and others… more»
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Bargain Supercar: 1990 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: the Corvette ZR-1 remains one of the best modern supercar bargains out there. While it may not be as refined as the Porsche 911 or the Acura NSX of the… more»
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Garage-Kept Survivor: 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass S
The 1972 model year marked the final of production for the Second Generation Oldsmobile Cutlass. The upcoming model marked a significant styling change to a squarer and more hard-edged appearance that many enthusiasts feel was not as attractive. If… more»
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Amazing Survivor! 1980 Chevrolet Chevette
The name of this Screaming Yellow Zonker paint color is “Yellow Bright” which seems backward to me but who am I to question The General. It’s a pleasure to show you this 1980 Chevrolet Chevette four-door hatchback – or,… more»
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Short Bed Survivor: 1978 Chevrolet C-10 Silverado
It’s the understatement of the decade to say that Chevy’s square body pickups are hot right now. Although, lately it seems like it’s easier to list what vehicles aren’t popular with collectors than those that are. The seller has… more»
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Mint Survivor: 1990 Mazda MX-5 Miata
Here’s a dream find, if what you’re looking for is a mint-condition first-year Mazda Miata with low mileage and lots and lots of cool accessories. You’ll pay for that package, of course. The car, in Kaysville, Utah, is bid… more»
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No Reserve: 1981 Chevrolet Corvette
I have always found the history of the C3 Corvette fascinating. It emerged in 1968 as a genuine sports car that the buyer could transform into a fire-breathing monster if they ticked the right boxes on the Order Form…. more»
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53K Mile 1974 Saab Sonett III
It’s a gutsy move to not have a reserve when you’re auctioning a car as nice looking as this 1974 Saab Sonett III is, but that’s the case here. The seller has this beautiful lime green Swede listed here… more»
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Prancing Horse Barn Find: 1981 Ferrari 308 GTSI
This 1981 Ferrari 308 GTSI incredibly sat in what looks like a fairly unsophisticated storage arrangement long enough to accumulate a thick coating of dust, proving that barn finds are everywhere if you know where to look. The seller’s… more»
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Amazing 1969 Plymouth Road Runner Hemi Survivor!!!
The Plymouth Road Runner was an absolute success when the first ones hit the street in 1968. They were a return to what the muscle car was originally about, an affordable performance car. You didn’t get any fancy interior… more»
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Estate Find: 1968 Plymouth Valiant Signet
This is sort of a before-and-after photo showing this 1968 Plymouth Valiant Signet all dusty in a garage and the next photo shows it cleaned up and looking great. The seller says that this is an estate find and… more»
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Nicest One Left? 1977 Plymouth Volare Premier
The new Dodge Aspen and Plymouth Volare were quite an update from the old Dart and Valiant, although some quality-control issues plagued the early cars. I don’t see any of that related to this beautiful 1977 Plymouth Volare Landau… more»
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13k Original Miles: 1974 Ford LTD Country Squire
We’ve recently seen a few great classic station wagons cross our desks at Barn Finds, but this 1974 Ford Country Squire could be extraordinary if the seller’s claims pass scrutiny. There’s no denying that it presents exceptionally well for… more»
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429 Cobra Jet: 1971 Mercury Cyclone GT
Mercury produced the 1971 Cyclone GT as a comfortable classic that offered genuine muscle credentials. This impression was reinforced if the original owner ordered the GT with the optional 429 Cobra Jet V8 under the hood. Such is the… more»
