We’ve had a resurgence of non-spring-like weather here in the upper Midwest lately with temperatures in the 40s, but most of the country is ready for convertible season, I know that I am. This super clean badge-engineered drop-top is… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Homologation Specials: Commodore VL SS And VN SS
As the balloons and streamers flew to celebrate the start of 2021, a passionate group of Australian enthusiasts was in mourning. At that moment, Holden, Australia’s arm of the General Motors empire, ceased to exist. Not only did it… more»
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HiPo 289/4-Speed: 1965 Ford Mustang GT Fastback
If you were in the position to buy a new Mustang in 1965, the GT version with the K-Code V8 was about as good as it got. That is what is on offer with our feature car, and it… more»
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G-Code/4 Speed: 1962 Ford Galaxie 500 Sunliner
It would be fair to say that America was “king of the kids” in the 1960s when it came to the question of high-performance production cars. Eager buyers could walk into their local showroom and drive away in something… more»
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Recently Refreshed: 1968 Ford Bronco Pickup
We’ve seen quite a few 1st Generation Ford Bronco projects appear on our desks recently here at Barn Finds, and some of them have represented major restorations. That makes this 1968 Bronco Pickup a refreshing change. This is a… more»
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Mini Muscle: 304 V8 Powered 1974 AMC Gremlin
You certainly know one when you see it! And if its truncated bee-hind isn’t memorable enough, the Gremlin name is. I remember when these were introduced and I thought, “you gotta be kidding!” But I knew enough then to… more»
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Low-Mile 360-Powered 1979 Chrysler Cordoba
The Chrysler Cordoba is a pretty famous car considering that they were sold for less than a decade. Their fame had to have been at least partly due to the famous commercials with Ricardo Montalbán regarding the seating material,… more»
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31k Mile Survivor: 1970 Pontiac Bonneville 455
Foggy photos or not, this 1970 Pontiac Bonneville looks like one fantastic survivor sedan. The fact that it has a mere 31,292 miles on it over the last 51 years makes it even better, and even more unusual. The… more»
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1957 Ford Fairlane Skyliner Retractable 390
Sometimes a car maker comes up with an idea, puts it into production, and a market either materializes or it doesn’t. Ford’s marketing gurus probably did their homework on the retractable hardtop concept, which had only been done one… more»
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Basement Find: Duntov-Equipped 1956 Chevrolet Corvette
This 1956 Chevrolet Corvette comes with quite a story, not the least of which is how it was tucked away in a basement starting in the early 1980s and barely known to exist outside of the owner and his… more»
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Arkansas Barn Find: 1966 Chevrolet C-10 Short Bed
The seller says that this 1966 Chevrolet C-10 short bed pickup was bought brand new at a dealership in Arkansas on December 31, 1965 and it stayed in the same town for 55 years. That’s cool, and despite the… more»
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Same Family Since New: 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Chevy introduced the Monte Carlo in 1970 as its entrant into the world of personal luxury cars. During its lifetime, the MC would share its underpinnings with either the Pontiac Grand Prix or other GM intermediates. The early Monte… more»
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390 Tri-Power: 1963 Ford Thunderbird Hardtop
This 1963 Thunderbird Hardtop is not just a pretty face because it has the muscle to back those good looks. It is a tidy survivor with a genuine M-Code V8 under the hood, and it is set to go… more»
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Well-Preserved Widowmaker: 1974 Kawasaki H2 Mach IV
When you look at the vehicles that get assigned the nickname “The Widowmaker,” you may notice there’s a common link: they’re fast as hell and just as squirrelly, and an experienced pilot is essential for keeping both man and… more»
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Stored 30 Years: 1959 Chevrolet Apache 32
The Apache was Chevy’s light-duty pickup truck as part of the Task Force series between 1955-59. They were the successor to the Advance Design collection which went into production after World War II. This edition from 1959 is an… more»
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Big Block Wagon: 1965 Ford Country Squire
Station wagons are becoming a popular choice amongst enthusiasts searching for a practical classic to park in their garage. While they generally aren’t the lightest vehicles on the planet, they can offer respectable performance when equipped with a big… more»
