The mid-size Chevy Chevelle was in its ninth year and still going strong in 1972. Next year, the cars would receive their first redesign since 1968, so there was little to differentiate them from 1971, except for the front… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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35K Miles! 1990 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz
If it weren’t for the first five generations of the Buick Riviera, GM’s E-body cars would have been all front-wheel drive. How’s that for worthless trivia? Are you ready for another? They were all two-door personal luxury cars. It… more»
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40K-Mile Grandma-Owned 1998 Chevrolet Lumina
For just over a decade, Chevrolet offered customers a solid contender for what was becoming a popular segment: jelly bean-shaped, front-drive four-door sedans. Thanks to the Ford Taurus and others, the Chevy Lumina is an interesting car that we… more»
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47k Original Miles: 1974 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Although we are heading into the last month of summer, there are still plenty of opportunities for enthusiasts to make the most of the warm weather from behind the wheel of a classic Convertible. That makes this 1974 Corvette… more»
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1997 Ford F-350 XLT Crew Cab 4×4 7.3 Diesel
Said to have been bought new in 1997 by a gentleman in Maine who had recently retired, this 1997 Ford F-350 XLT Crew Cab 4×4 Diesel was used for fishing and camping. Since 2012, it has lived with the… more»
Rare Survivor: 1967 Hino Contessa 1300 Michelotti Coupe
Here’s a true orphan brand story that ties directly to a fascinating piece of motorsport history. This 1967 Hino Contessa 1300 Coupe, designed by Giovanni Michelotti, is now here on Barn Finds Auctions. Showing 48,113 miles and wearing a… more»
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Original Paint: 1965 Ford Mustang Convertible
It is almost certain that nobody at Ford had any idea how successful the Mustang would be when they unveiled it in 1964. Perceived as a niche model, Ford found buyers for 559,451 cars in 1965 alone. That tally… more»
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45k Original Miles: 1966 Pontiac GTO
Few cars have made their mark on history like the Pontiac GTO. It is widely credited with spawning the muscle car era, and while the marque is little more than a distant memory, the GTO remains one of the… more»
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1 of 1,986: 1970 Pontiac GTO 455 V8
Muscle car sales had begun to fade in 1970, and the market “founder” – the Pontiac GTO – was no exception. The hottest engine offered was now the 455 cubic inch V8, and just 2,227 copies went into 1970… more»
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High-Impact Muscle: 1971 Dodge Charger R/T 440 4-Speed
This 1971 Dodge Charger R/T is a rare, high-impact muscle car finished in eye-catching Citron Yella and powered by its U-code 440 Magnum V8. Listed here on eBay by S & S Classic Cars in Bee Spring, Kentucky, this… more»
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521 Stroker V8! 1972 Ford Ranchero Squire
“Ranchero: The pickup car.” Even Ford’s marketing team couldn’t come up with a name for this conglomeration of body styles of a car with a pickup bed grafted on the back. Or, a modified station wagon where the rear… more»
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Time-Capsule Find: 1988 Mazda RX-7
This one-owner 1988 Mazda RX-7 is a true survivor, showing just 30,850 original miles and remaining completely stock since new. Purchased brand new by the seller’s grandparents, it has been garage kept its entire life, never driven in winter,… more»
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1977 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Classic Landau
Having traveled just 36,000 miles, this 1977 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Classic Landau Coupe appears to be an incredible survivor. Big bumpers or not, this car would attract a lot of attention at any gas station or Cars & Coffee-type… more»
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Long-Term Ownership Find: 1966 Ford Mustang Fastback
This 1966 Ford Mustang Fastback has been in the same family for more than 30 years, and it’s now for sale in Hooks, Texas. Equipped with a 289 V8 and wearing the honest patina of decades of use, the… more»
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Two Owner Survivor: 1970 Volkswagen Beetle
Classics with a known ownership history will almost always attract plenty of attention when they hit the market, and this 1970 Volkswagen Beetle is no exception. The listing statistics suggest that many people like what they see and are… more»
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1964 Oldsmobile Super 88 Holiday Hardtop Sedan
The last year for Oldsmobile’s Super 88 series, you’d almost need a PhD to decipher the lineup for the fifth-generation 88s from GM’s 88 family of cars. This 1964 Oldsmobile Super 88 is a Holiday Hardtop Sedan, and you… more»
