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»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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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»
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Rare Body Style: 1968 Pontiac Catalina 2-door Sedan
What’s so special about a 1968 Pontiac Catalina? Sure, it’s in fantastic shape for a 53-year-old car but it’s pretty much a generic Pontiac sedan, not a high-flying Grand Prix. Well maybe, but there’s a bit more to the… more»
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440 EFI V8: 1971 Plymouth ‘Cuda
The Barracuda finally broke free of its lineage to the Plymouth Valiant in 1970 with an all-new E-body platform that would be shared with the new Dodge Challenger. Sales perked up by a third over 1969 to fall yet… more»
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Garage Find: Rare 1959 Porsche 356A Convertible D
These are the stories that make you smile and wince at the same time, as seeing a longtime owner part with a treasured car is always an emotional experience. Of course, then we have sellers who repeatedly refer to… more»
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Low Mile: 1970 Buick LeSabre
The Buick LeSabre was part of the full-size Buick line-up from 1959-05, making it one of the most enduring nameplates in Detroit. It was usually the entry-level model and you could work your way up to the Electra 225… more»
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One Year Wonder: 1991 Nissan Figaro
The Nissan Figaro was a fixed-profile, right-hand-drive small convertible that was built for the home market for a single season, 1991. Exterior colors were limited to one for each of the four climate seasons: Topaz Mist (Autumn), Emerald Green… more»
