From a “bang for your bucks” perspective, it’s easy to see why 7,717 buyers in 1968 chose to equip their new Corvette with the L36 version of the 427ci big-block V8. It represented a minimal outlay and endowed the… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Original 409: 1964 Chevrolet Impala SS
Sometimes a classic will appear on our desks at Barn Finds, and it can be challenging to determine its greatest attribute. Such is the case with this 1964 Chevrolet Impala SS. It is a rock-solid survivor that presents exceptionally… more»
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Best Color Combo? 1989 Ford Mustang ASC McLaren
Another day, another ASC McLaren Mustang. Just a few days ago, we posted one of the last ASCs made, which stand out for their decidedly import-like Enkei wheels. I honestly haven’t seen a late-production ASC McLaren in quite some… more»
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Spotless Custom: 1932 Ford Roadster Hot Rod
UPDATE 4/26/2022 – Now that it’s springtime, Alphasud, the seller of this sweet hot rod has decided to lower his asking price so that it can find a new owner that will enjoy it now that the weather is… more»
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Bill Blass Edition: 1979 Lincoln Mark V
Like your favorite pair of old shoes – the ones that you’ve had forever and have more wrinkles than they should and your spouse won’t let you wear them in public – that’s sort of the situation with this… more»
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Sport Deluxe: 1967 Chevrolet G10 Van
One of the ultimate expressions of classic vehicle ownership has to be through classic van life. The van culture that we still see support for today was born in the 1960s and 1970s wherein vans emerged as commercial workhorses… more»
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Incredible Survivor: 1976 AMC Pacer
There isn’t much doubt or question as to who built the wackiest vehicles in the 1970s: AMC did, that’s who. If anyone can think of another company this side of Fisher-Price or Mattel, let us know in the comments…. more»
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9,000 Original Miles: 1981 Chevrolet Corvette
I will freely admit I do not expect to inherit an interesting car from anywhere within my family tree, and that’s OK (though I am vying for my mother’s completely original and borderline pristine 1997 Honda CR-V – don’t… more»
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Grandfather’s Car: 1961 Studebaker Hawk
The Hawk series of Studebakers was born in 1956 and their design and styling are tied to the earlier Starliner coupes. From then until 1964, the variety of Hawks would be numerous, but in the 1961 model year, only… more»
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Original Tires! 12,750 mile 1967 Buick Special
Finally, after decades of calculations and countless theories offered by science and science fiction, this Buick establishes, without question, that time travel exists. No other rational explanation accounts for the condition of this 1967 Buick Special, described as original… more»
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Idaho Survivor: 1985 Cadillac Eldorado
In this corner, weighing in at 3,732 pounds and measuring 17-feet in length, coming in the tenth generation, and hailing from the great state of Idaho, the middleweight champ: a 1985 Cadillac Eldorado! We recently saw a really nice 1967… more»
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Post-War Patina! 1950 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup
The 3100 series was the half-ton mainstay of Chevy pickups from 1947-57. It was part of the Advance Design Series and the company’s first new trucks in the rebuilding that began after World War II. This 1950 edition looks… more»
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Amphibious ATV: 1975 Terra Jet VA6 4×4
The idea of taking a vehicle made out of sheet metal through the water is a little worrisome to me, but Terra Jet has been making such vehicles for decades. Not to mention that there are Amphicars and other… more»
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Euro Diesel Import: 1984 Volkswagen Vanagon Wesfalia
The Volkswagen Vanagon is the sort of vehicle that demands you adhere to the adage that a road trip isn’t about the destination but what happens along the way. In other words, you’re not going anywhere fast, so just… more»
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Silver Anniversary: 1990 Ford ASC McLaren Mustang LX
While we see more than our fair share of ASC McLaren Mustangs on these pages, the final year model is a rare bird among an already hard-to-find model. This 1990 example is most readily distinguished by its unusual Enkei… more»
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California Car: 1983 Audi 5000 Turbo Diesel
1983 was the first year that Audi was able to meet the tight emissions standards in all fifty US states for its diesel engine but, sadly, it only came with an automatic transmission here. The seller has this solid… more»
