The Dodge Viper came to exist because Chrysler executives wanted to breathe new life into the Dodge brand as a builder of performance-oriented cars. The first Vipers would roll off the assembly line in 1992 after four years of… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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427 Power! 1968 Chevrolet Biscayne Bruiser
Last week we covered this 1968 Chevrolet Impala and it seemed to garner basically a B.F.D. response (and I don’t mean Baltimore Fire Department either). Some of that had to do with the listing expiring early. Today, let’s try… more»
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Sno-Fighter Package: 1978 Ford F-250 Ranger 4×4
Back in the day, snow plowing was a serious enough business that companies like Ford offered specially-equipped models to help the enterprising clean-up crew get the job done right the first time. This rare Ford F250 Ranger “Snow Fighter”… more»
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Extra Long: 1988 Chevrolet C/K Pickup 3500
When you consider how rarely these extended cab trucks with room for six passengers show up for sale, it’s pretty amazing how popular this configuration is today. Back in 1988, customers clearly weren’t racing out to buy these four… more»
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South Of The Border Find! 1956 Ford Thunderbird
This one is going to start a discussion! It is a 1956 Ford Thunderbird that, at first blush, looks to have undergone an unusual modification and it is the first car, from Mexico, that I have reviewed for Barn… more»
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427/4 Speed: 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe
Finding a classic car for sale with the potential to post a sub-14-second ¼-mile ET is always going to get people’s pulses racing. That is what is on offer here because this healthy 1966 Corvette Coupe could produce those… more»
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Museum Quality: 1965 Ford Mustang Convertible
The owner of this 1965 Mustang Convertible uses the term “museum quality” in his description, and that is a claim that is hard to dispute. It still wears its original paint, and the attention to detail across the entire… more»
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Solid Driver: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air
Don’t be fooled by the layer of dust because this 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air is a classic that is ready to be driven and enjoyed. It does have some areas that would benefit from some TLC, but the work… more»
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Late Production Model: 1982 Toyota FJ40 Land Cruiser
When I saw the year 1982 on this listing for an FJ40 Landcruiser, the first thought was that it must have been imported as a Brazilian-market model. But the seller quickly dispels this suspicion, as he notes it’s one… more»
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Bent Windshield Beauty: 1955 Porsche 356 Pre-A
When it comes to significant Porsches, most of the chatter tends to be around the Speedster, or the turbocharged 911 and 930 cars. And while competition models like the 550 Spyder may suck up any remaining air in the… more»
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Barn Find Supercab: 1989 Ford F-150
This 1989 Ford F-150 Supercab is described as a barn find, having belonged to an older drive before apparently being parked with just 70,000 miles on the clock. Back when it was new, it was likely one of the… more»
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327/4-Speed! 1967 Chevrolet El Camino
I’ve had a real El Camino jones going on for a while and I continually check out everyone that I can find that looks minimally interesting. And yes, this one qualifies! This 1967 El Camino is a life-long Idaho… more»
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Tri-Power 406 V8: 1960 Ford Starliner
Ford brought out the Starliner for 1960-61 as the fastback version of their Galaxie line of full-size cars. With its expansive glass and thin roof pillars, Chevy would copy the look in 1961-62 first with the Impala, then the… more»
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1970 Jaguar E-Type With 31K Miles
It’s hard to find a nice, original E-Type Jaguar; most have either rusted away into expensive restoration projects or have already been restored, some better than others. But this 1970 E-Type OTS (Open Two Seater) is just that —… more»
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Patina Wagon: 1957 Chevrolet 210
This 1957 Chevrolet 210 Station Wagon is a classic car with bags of character. The buyer could choose to treat it to a cosmetic refresh or decide to do what the seller is doing and drive it exactly as… more»
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No Reserve: 1965 Chevrolet Impala SS
Sometimes in life, we have to make difficult decisions. That is something that the buyer of this 1965 Impala SS will need to face. It presents so nicely that it will be tough to decide whether to treat it… more»
