In 1978, the Trans Am variant dominated Pontiac Firebird sales, outselling the Esprit by more than 2:1. Its starring role in the 1977 film Smokey and the Bandit undoubtedly helped the Trans Am’s cause. The seller suggests that with… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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52k Original Miles: 1970 Lincoln Continental Mark III
Many people view the First Generation Mustang as Lee Iacocca’s enduring legacy from his time at Ford, and that is a legitimate call. However, I have always believed the Lincoln Continental Mark III is worthy of that title. It… more»
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One Owner Survivor: 1991 Ford Ranger XLT
The seller of this nice-looking 1991 Ford Ranger XLT SuperCab pickup says that this beauty is a one-owner truck, and sadly, the husband passed away in 1996. Since then, for three decades now, the widow has sporadically driven it…. more»
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Rare Survivor: 1994 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1
It’s amazing how it only takes a relatively small letter-and-number combination to lift a classic from desirable to something genuinely special. Take Chevrolet’s C4 Corvette as a prime example. It has a healthy following, but when you add the… more»
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454 V8 Driver: 1975 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
The Monte Carlo debuted in 1970 as Chevrolet’s first entry into the personal luxury car market. It was based on the similar Pontiac Grand Prix but had the Chevy family look of the Chevelle Malibu. The second generation (1973-77)… more»
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Not a Clone: 1958 Plymouth Fury
John Carpenter proved during the production of his 1983 movie, Christine, that cloning a 1958 Plymouth Fury is a piece of cake. He was forced to do so because the low production numbers meant genuine examples were scarce. The… more»
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389 Tri-Power: 1963 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible
When you look at this beautiful 1963 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible, it is hard to believe that almost sixteen years have passed since the company that created it ceased to exist. With no signs of a revival, preserving classics like… more»
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5,200 Original Miles: 1978 Chevrolet Corvette Indy Pace Car
With a production total of 6,502 vehicles, the 1978 Chevrolet Corvette Indy Pace Car Edition isn’t the rarest classic on the planet. However, our featured car is 1-of-200 ordered with the L82 V8 and M21 transmission. It presents superbly,… more»
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1978 Pacesetter III and 1979 Manco Quester 310
This pair of unusual three-wheelers can both be found on Facebook Marketplace in Black Creek, Wisconsin: the 1978 Pacesetter III here and the 1979 Manco Quester 310 here, listed by the same seller, who is asking $875 for the 1978 Pacesetter… more»
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Older Owner: 1982 Chevrolet Camaro Berlinetta
The second generation of the Chevrolet Camaro was finally retired at the end of 1981. An all-new Camaro debuted for 1982, and it also enjoyed a long run (through 1992). The seller’s ’82 Camaro is the upscale Berlinetta model… more»
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1 of 1200? 1979 Buick Century Turbo Coupe
Production numbers are all over the board for the uber-rare 1979/1980 Buick Century Turbo Coupe, from 1,000 to 2,700 total in the two years it was offered. This 1979 Buick Century Turbo Coupe is listed here on Facebook Marketplace… more»
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390 Tri-Power: 1961 Ford Galaxie Sunliner
Some classics are shrinking violets, while others demand to be noticed and respected. This 1961 Ford Galaxie Sunliner falls into the latter category, and it isn’t just its appearance that should be admired. Lifting the hood reveals a 390ci… more»
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Rock-Solid Project: 1970 Ford Bronco
We see quite a few First Generation Ford Broncos at Barn Finds, many of which require TLC. While some represent major restoration projects requiring significant rust repairs, others are more promising. This 1970 example falls into the second category…. more»
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4,500-Mile Survivor: 1972 Kawasaki F7A 175
From 1971 through 1975, Kawasaki offered a nice-sized on/off bike with enough power to get you to the trails on paved roads, and enough off-road power once you got there. This 1972 Kawasaki F7 175 Enduro can be found… more»
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Sport Truck: 1994 Ford F150 Lightning
The Ford F-150 has been America’s best-selling pickup truck for ages. From 1993 to 1995, they offered a Lightning Edition from the SVT boys (Special Vehicle Team), not to be confused with the more recent electric version. This one… more»
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Ex-Fire Department: 1969 Plymouth Suburban
The seller has this car listed as a “Sport Suburban,” but I think it may be a base model Plymouth Suburban rather than a top-line, woodgrain-side Fury-based Sport Suburban. This ex-Fire Department wagon is a 1969 Plymouth Suburban, and… more»
