With Summer rapidly beating a path to our doorsteps, now could be the perfect time to consider adding a classic convertible to your garage. That leaves buyers with plenty of choices to make when determining what will be the… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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1 Of 12 Custom Limousine: 1968 Chrysler Imperial LeBaron
Where’s Kato when you need him? If you are going to have a Black Beauty whammer-jammer like this stretched 1968 Chrysler Imperial LeBaron you’ll need a competent and resourceful chauffeur. And this Imperial is special as it is one… more»
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1986 Mercury Capri 5.0 Survivor!
If you want a Fox-body but don’t want to drive a Mustang, the Mercury Capri is the answer you’re looking for. Available with the venerable 5.0L V8 and a manual gearbox but with slightly revised exterior styling, it’s certainly… more»
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Turbo Muscle: 1984 Ford Mustang SVO
The Ford Mustang SVO appears to be from an alternate timeline where the Mustang was conceived in Europe rather than America. At first glance, it appears the same as a standard Fox Body Mustang, but upon closer examination there… more»
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Like New: 47K Mile 1997 Lincoln Town Car
This 1997 Lincoln Town Car is a year or two newer than our usual 25-year rule here at Barn Finds, not that we have a hard and fast rule about that. Sometimes, a reader sends in a tip and… more»
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Nostalgia Racer: 1923 Ford Model T Altered
The lives of road cars and race cars can be vastly different. Where a road car can soldier on for decades, a race car will usually only serve as a useful tool until the next “latest-and-greatest” machine takes its… more»
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Rare 396 Turbo-Jet! 1965 Chevrolet Corvette
Chevrolet had quite the year in 1965 with their already legendary Corvette. Total sales exceeded 23K units – an all-time high, new exciting engine options were introduced, and the old familiar power plants were still on board. The long… more»
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390 Powered 1976 Ford F-100 Ranger XLT
Classic trucks often present the problem of being too nice to actually use as a truck. It’s understandable that you would not want to take your well-preserved or freshly restored rig off-roading or to the quarry to pick up… more»
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Rare Bicentennial: 1976 Cadillac Fleetwood Eldorado Convertible
The timing was right. In 1976, the US celebrated its Bicentennial, and Cadillac had decided to cease production of the Eldorado Convertible. The company chose to combine the two unrelated events by producing the Eldorado Convertible Bicentennial Edition. Cadillac… more»
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1993 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra With 2,890 Genuine Miles!
After the heartache that many people faced during the early days of The Malaise Era, it would have been easy for American auto manufacturers to forget that the performance car market ever existed. It would have been simple to… more»
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Power Tour Veteran: 1977 AMC Hornet AMX
When it comes to malaise era muscle, most enthusiasts begrudgingly acknowledge the Cobra II or King Cobra as one of the barely discernable bright spots on a bleak landscape. But it seems the AMX Hornet, conceived with a similar… more»
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Rare Super Coupe: 1978 Dodge Aspen Super Coupe
The 1978 Dodge Aspen Super Coupe was a limited edition vehicle introduced to inject some excitement into an automotive industry suffering through The Malaise Era. Just how limited it was seems to be a matter of conjecture. The owner… more»
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Rare 5-Speed: 1992 Chevrolet Lumina Z34
More than 30 years after they were first released, the first generation of GM W-Body cars are still a reasonably common sight on the road. Offerings from each division included the Buick Regal, Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, Pontiac Grand Prix,… more»
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Viper #85: 1992 Dodge Viper RT-10
Performance was just starting to come back in 1992 when Dodge introduced its remarkable Viper RT-10. This was not a cruiser. It was a bruiser with 10 cylinders, side exhaust and only two seats. Well, here is car #85… more»
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5.0 With 4-Speed: 1982 Mercury Capri RS
When one says, “Fox-Body”, the expected response is “Mustang”! The two just go together. And though Ford’s famed Fox platform was used under other models, it’s the ’79-’93 Mustang where it is best remembered. But the Mustang had a… more»
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Survivor or Restoration? 1970 Dodge Dart GT
The fourth generation of the Dodge Dart (1967-76) would be its most successful in terms in sales. The two and four-door sedans would appeal to families seeking inexpensive transportation, while the hardtops and convertibles targeted those who wanted sporty… more»
