Classic pickups continue to be keenly sought in today’s market, and good examples can attract some impressive prices. The most common model that we tend to see from Chevrolet is the C10, so this 1979 C30 Cheyenne blows in… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Cool Shop Truck: 1962 Chevrolet Corvair 95 Rampside
I’ve always liked it when manufacturers produce daring vehicles, and the 1962 Chevrolet Corvair 95 Rampside is one of those vehicles. While it was similar to the Volkswagen Transporter Pickup concept, the Rampside was a more modern design. That… more»
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47k Mile Survivor: 1969 Pontiac GTO
The second-generation Pontiac GTO was a big hit with both consumers and the press, being named as Motor Trend’s Car of the Year for 1968. One innovative feature cited in the award announcement was the Endura front bumper. Made… more»
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32K Miles! 1979 Pontiac Bonneville Brougham
Having shrunk in length by over a foot from the previous generation General Motors B-body cars, you would think that’d be it, how small can they get? Well, the next-generation cars would shrink yet another 15″, that’s how small…. more»
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Complete Historic Racer: 1957 Ford Custom 300 Drag Car
Racing cars are usually considered to be consumable items by their owners. They serve their purpose until something bigger and better came along. Some are then sold, some are scrapped, or they spent their days hidden in a barn… more»
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Amazing Survivor: 1979 Chevrolet K-10 Silverado
It is always easy to develop respect for a classic vehicle that is amazingly well-preserved, but sometimes that respect can be misplaced. That is the case with this 1979 Chevrolet K-10 Silverado. While I respect the truck, that pales… more»
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1969 Plymouth Barracuda Survivor
In the mid-1960s, it was well known that Ford wanted to make a sporty car based on the Falcon sedan, which eventually became the Mustang. Sensing this, Chrysler wanted to build something to compete with that. Taking the platform… more»
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79k Original Miles: 1963½ Ford Galaxie 500 XL
This 1963½ Ford Galaxie 500 XL would look stunning if treated to a cosmetic refresh. However, there is no pressing hurry to do this. It is a rust-free classic that wears its original survivor tag like a badge of… more»
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SportsRoof Survivor: 1969 Ford Mustang
Some enthusiasts fear that the supply of genuine barn find classics will one day dry up, but cars like this 1969 Mustang Fastback would suggest that those days are a long way into our future. The owner of this… more»
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Bay Area Survivor: 1986 Corvette
With C2 Corvettes priced out of reach for a lot of collectors and reports of C3 ‘Vettes becoming more and more popular, perhaps it’s time that budget-minded fans of America’s Sports Car take a look at the fourth generation…. more»
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1-Of-3: 1951 Maserati A6G/2000 Frua Spyder
The automotive industry has evolved dramatically over the past 70-years, and many traits once considered to be relatively common have now disappeared into the mists of time. One of those is the work of specialist coachbuilders. Manufacturers had the… more»
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West Coast Pacer: 1977 AMC Pacer D/L Wagon
Being a lover of unusual vehicles that draw a crowd in either a “That’s so cool!” or “That’s so weird!” way, I can’t imagine a bigger gas station or grocery store parking lot crowd-gathering vehicle than this yellow 1977… more»
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1 Of Only 250: Restored 1933 MG J1
MG was known for building a wide variety of cars over its long, storied history but one model that escaped my attention was the J series. Only offered between 1932 and ’34, there were four different variations, comprising just… more»
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Original Unrestored 1975 Suzuki RE5 Rotary
I’ve had a few unusual vehicles in my life but I’ve never owned anything with a rotary engine. I may need to step outside of my comfort zone, life is too short as we all know. This 1975 Suzuki… more»
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Stored For Years: 1975 Oldsmobile 442
The seller says that this 1975 Oldsmobile 442 has been in storage for the last few years and it sure looks good other than some faded paint. This one has a surprise under the hood, too. The seller has… more»
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Saffron Survivor: 1978 Buick Electra Limited
The Electra enjoyed a production run spanning four decades, over nine generations. This fifth-generation 1978 model comes at the height of the American “malaise” era of cars; a genre of now-classics spanning the 1970s, ’80s, and even creeping into… more»
