Ford introduced two cars back-to-back to do battle with both imports and domestic competitors. One was the compact Maverick for 1970, while the other was the subcompact Pinto for 1971. The Pinto would be a sales success at more… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Solid Gold: 1971 Honda CT70
Before the world of ATVs, side-by-sides, quads, and whatever other names they go by, farmers, ranchers, hunters, and other folks who worked and played outside used little motorcycles like this 1971 Honda CT70 to get around. The seller has… more»
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Ultra Rare 1953 Aston Martin DB2 Garage Find!
The ad says this is a “garage find,” which is presumably one step up from a barn find. It’s certainly a classy car, a 1953 Aston Martin DB2 with left-hand drive and matching numbers. It’s one of only 411… more»
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Original 396: 1966 Chevrolet Impala
While it might not have quite the cachet of a genuine SS, this 1966 Impala could hold its head high in that company. It is an original survivor that is remarkably solid. The fact that its engine bay houses… more»
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48k Original Miles: 1979 Chrysler 300
Revivals are nothing new in automotive history, and they will undoubtedly continue for as long as we are dependent on motor vehicles as our primary source of personal transport. Chrysler retired its revered “300” badge at the end of… more»
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Bargain Bowtie? 1985 Chevrolet Citation II
The Citation, introduced in 1980, was Chevrolet’s first front-wheel-drive automobile. It was the successor to the Nova and was slotted between the Monza and Malibu. The car would be subject to several recalls during its six-year run. This ’85… more»
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Genuine Fuelie! 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster
When Chevrolet slotted a V8 under the hood of the C1 Corvette, many people believed that it was that moment that transformed the vehicle into a genuine sports car. They upped the ante in 1957 by adding fuel injection… more»
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Rare Rally 1.6 4-Speed? 1976 Chevrolet Chevette
After a rocky history with the Vega, Chevrolet was looking for its replacement by the mid-1970s. The result was the Chevette, a simple, no-frills subcompact car that would see more than seven million variants built around the world between… more»
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454/4-Speed: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454
When Chevrolet shoehorned a big-block V8 under the hood of the Chevelle in 1965, they created one of the world’s great muscle cars. When they upped the ante with the 454 in 1970, that only served to reinforce this… more»
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One-Owner Survivor: 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
At General Motors, the 1977 model year would be the only time that an intermediate model was larger in every dimension than a full-size model. Within Chevrolet, that meant the Monte Carlo was bigger than the B-body Impala/Caprice/Impala which… more»
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Rare GTUs Equipped! 1989 Mazda RX-7
It has the engine that goes Hmmm. But this 1989 Mazda RX-7, owing to its GTUs trim, goes Hmmm with some bite. It is one of only 1,100 produced so this RX-7 is a rare bird with an impressive… more»
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New Lift Kit, Wheels, Tires: 1987 Chevrolet Blazer
The Chevy Blazer K5 was a full-size sport utility vehicle (before the term was commonly used) built between 1969-94. It was the smallest full-size SUV within the GM C/K family of trucks. The K5 designation disappeared after 1973, although… more»
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Survivor Turbo Z: 1984 Dodge Daytona
This 1984 Dodge Daytona Turbo Z is a nicely kept survivor with just 41,000 miles on the clock. The Turbo Z was a respectable performance car when new, and they’re hard to find today in condition like this. The… more»
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Low-Mile Survivor: 1988 Jeep Grand Wagoneer
I love getting out into the wilderness as much as the next person, but I don’t see why you shouldn’t make such journeys in comfort. That is the experience that is on offer with this 1988 Jeep Grand Wagoneer…. more»
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One Of A Kind? 1966 Pontiac GTO Convertible
Claiming that a classic car is unique is easy. Proving it can be another challenge altogether. That could be one of the tasks that the buyer of this 1966 Pontiac GTO Convertible will face. Its original owner not only… more»
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One Owner: 1979 Ford Mustang Pace Car Edition
There will be times when a classic car will appear on our desks here at Barn Finds, and the vehicle will seem to tick all of the right boxes. That seems to be the case with this 1979 Mustang… more»
