While the Corvette had cemented its place in the market courtesy of the C2’s sales success, it was the C3 that earned the badge legendary status. The sleek styling has made the C3 one of the most instantly recognizable… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Possible Engine Swap? 1958 Chevrolet Biscayne
This 1958 Chevrolet Biscayne is a tidy, driver-grade classic with a few cosmetic imperfections. It could be enjoyed immediately while its new owner ponders whether a motor transplant is in order. I must say a big thank you to… more»
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Pre-Gator: 1990s John Deere AMT626
Deere & Company knows a thing or two about making tough, working vehicles for tough working people who need not the cheapest, but what is often the best machinery available. This 1990s John Deere AMT626 is listed here on… more»
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$1,900 Cheap Coupe: 1999 Ford Escort ZX2 Sport
I believe this color is what Ford called Autumn Orange, and believe it or not, this is the first Ford ZX2 that we’ve seen here on Barn Finds. I’m a big fan of the earlier EXP two-door coupe version… more»
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One of 2,000 Golden Anniversary Cars: 1949 Packard
In the 1970s and 1980s, there was no shortage of “special editions” emerging from America’s automobile factories. From pace cars to anniversary editions, customers were deluged with these marketing exercises. Before this period, automakers were somewhat more reserved. This… more»
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Monza Red Survivor: 1983 Honda XL 200R
When Soichiro Honda developed what he thought was a better piston ring in the late 1930s, I don’t know if he envisioned eventually owning the world’s largest motorcycle company and the company making more internal combustion engines than any… more»
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47k Miles: 1998 Buick Riviera
When Buick’s styling department, led by the late, great Bill Porter, designed the final generation of the Buick Riviera, large personal-luxury coupes were in big trouble. Though they had lit up the sales charts in the 1970s and even… more»
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12k Original Miles: 1997 Mercury Cougar XR7
In the absence of documentary evidence, we must often scrutinize listing images to determine whether a seller’s mileage claim is plausible. Such is the case with this 1997 Mercury Cougar XR7. Its presentation is superb, and with no visible… more»
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1972 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible With 9,100 Original Miles!
What can I say? It is a 1972 Corvette Convertible that presents superbly. It would be fair to think that those words describe this classic perfectly. However, the ace up its sleeve is that its spotless appearance is due… more»
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1 of 1: 1970 Chrysler Hurst/300 Drop-Top
The Chrysler Letter Series cars were part of the corporate ensemble from 1955 to 1965. The luxury/muscle car made a one-year return in 1970, thanks to an arrangement with Hurst Performance. Only 500 of the Hurst/300 2-door hardtops were… more»
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Ready To Enjoy: 1951 Mercury Coupe
The beautiful “bathtub” Mercury coupes of 1949-51 represent the cornerstone of custom car culture, so it’s always nice to see one that has been left largely as the factory built it, and aside from a set of exhaust cutouts… more»
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Shockingly Clean Hatch: 1987 Toyota Tercel
Econoboxes are not exciting vehicles, by and large. It’s not wrong to paint a broad brush on this segment, as the focus is generally on cheap running gear and high fuel efficiency. The Toyota Tercel is the epitome of… more»
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3K Original Miles: 1990 Pontiac Grand Prix ASC/McLaren
Whenever someone claims that manufacturers don’t make enough “fun” cars, pointing out that vehicles like this turbocharged 1990 Pontiac Grand Prix ASC McLaren actually exist is a good counterpoint. While it doesn’t make a ton of sense as to… more»
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Two-Owners, Low Miles! 1985 GMC Caballero, Amarillo Trim
Here’s a rare beast: it’s the GMC version of Chevy’s El Camino coupe utility, rare as a hen’s tooth thanks to limited distribution versus its sibling. Only about 30,200 Caballeros saw the light of day over the entire production… more»
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Driver-Quality Survivor: 1974 Cadillac Eldorado
The 1974 Cadillac Eldorado continued the mission it undertook in 1967 as a big personal luxury car with front-wheel drive. At nearly 5,000 lbs., the Eldorado and other Caddies were challenged by the OPEC oil embargo that created a… more»
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How Rare? 1969 Pontiac GTO Convertible
Pontiac sold 72,287 examples of its GTO in 1969, with 4,385 buyers choosing the Convertible featuring the standard 400ci V8 hooked to an automatic transmission. That represents only around 6% of total sales, but the seller believes that the… more»
