By the 1980s, it is a fact that the classic American muscle car was in grave danger of extinction. Various laws and regulations were stifling engine performance, while stricter safety standards and the desire for more luxury appointments conspired… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Healthy 289: 1965 Ford Falcon Ranchero
For the 2nd Generation of the Ranchero, Ford chose to base the car on the Falcon platform. Not only did this result in a vehicle that was significantly smaller than its predecessor, but it was an astounding 20% cheaper… more»
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Barclay Brown: 1981 Pontiac Turbo Trans Am
Originally, the second generation of Pontiac Trans Ams came in only two colors – Polar White and Lucerne Blue – in 1970. By the end of the run in 1981, the Trans Am was available in several different colors… more»
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Hardtop Survivor: 1967 Plymouth Fury III
I’m probably the only living human on the planet who would want to restore this car back to bone-stock spec, no wonder I don’t have any friends. I like the memories of an era but that’s just me. This… more»
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NASCAR-Inspired: 1987 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Aerocoupe
Chevy introduced the Monte Carlo Aerocoupe in 1986 to help give the brand an advantage on NASCAR superspeedways. They would be available to the public, as well, but only for two years. It was created by modifying the Super… more»
14,900 Actual Miles: 1994 Ford Mustang Cobra
UPDATE – I just spoke with the seller of this sweet Mustang and they are lowering their asking price to $22,000! Be sure to take another look and be sure to contact Steve with any questions or to make… more»
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Independent Luxury! 1955 Packard 400 Hardtop
By 1955, Packard’s tagline of, “Ask the man who owns one” was getting harder to do. Packard’s days were numbered at this point and by 1955, they were in 14th place in the domestic auto sales wars. But in… more»
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One-Owner 1968 Buick Skylark Custom
This 1968 Buick Skylark Custom hasn’t been for sale since, well since 1968. This is the first time it’s been for sale since it was brand new and it has had just one owner this whole time, a very… more»
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Restoration Completed: 1932 Riley Nine Tourer
While the seller does not identify this 1932 Riley by model, it appears to be a Model Nine four-door touring car. It has undergone a full restoration and is a pretty sharp-looking car. Let’s take a closer look at… more»
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Arizona Survivor: 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster 4×4
We don’t see Plymouth 4x4s too often and I can only think of one other Trail Duster shown here, this sweet round-headlight example that Jeff showed us a year ago. This 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster Sport 4×4 can be… more»
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Trophy 4 Wagon: 1961 Pontiac Tempest
This 1961 Pontiac Tempest Wagon has been off of the road since 1996 and it’s rarely good for humans or machines to be inactive for that long. For sure, it’s bad for humans, and also for cars if they’ve… more»
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Stored 37 Years: 1978 Renault Le Car GTL
The seller calls this 1978 Renault Le Car a “barn find”, saying that it has been stored since 1984. This car isn’t much bigger than a couple of motorcycles that I’ve had in storage almost that long. They have… more»
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350/4 Speed: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
While owning a pristine classic is something to be proud of, there is a lot to be said for parking a survivor-grade car in your garage. An owner needs to second-guess before taking a spotless car into certain environments… more»
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32K Mile 1984 Dodge Power Ram 4×4 Prospector
The seller refers to this 1984 Dodge Power Ram 3/4-ton 4×4 Prospector pickup as a true barn find and says that it was sitting in a barn for years. I typically drive between 40,000 and 50,000 miles a year… more»
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Modified California Special: 1968 Ford Mustang GT/CS
The Ford Mustang California Special is a looker, thanks to its variety of cosmetic add-ons that made the standard-issue car far more aggressive and sporting. They are rare to find in any form today, with just over 4,000 made… more»
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Desert Runner: 1988 Nissan D21 4×4
More than just a graphics package and some bolt-on accessories, this 1988 Nissan Desert Runner – based on the D21 Hardbody pickup – was the real deal, at least by 1988 standards. The seller has this rare 4×4 pickup… more»
