With emission regulations continuing to tighten during the 1980s, car manufacturers needed to think outside the box if they were going to provide drivers with anything even remotely resembling decent levels of performance. While American manufacturers worked to get… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Low Mileage Survivor! 1975 Ford Bronco
This 1975 Ford Bronco is said to have an almost unbelievable 22,000 miles on the odometer! It certainly looks like an unrestored survivor, but I hope the seller has some sort of records to back up the low… more»
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One Family Survivor: 1969 Buick Sport Wagon 400-4
When looking at this wagon, someone might say “oh, that’s an Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser”, but they’d be wrong. It’s really a Buick Sport Wagon, the corporate cousin to the other wagon with the distinctive raised roofline. Just like the… more»
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11k Original Miles: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1
When it comes to the question of 1st Generation Mustangs, we see a few here at Barn Finds. Generally speaking, these cars tend to fall into two distinct categories. The first is the beautifully restored cars that need nothing…. more»
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36k Mile Signature Series: 1990 Lincoln Town Car
It’s funny; the seller’s description makes mention of the fact that this redesign of the Town Car was crucial for welcoming in a new generation of buyers to the Lincoln showroom. That may have been the goal, but I… more»
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Real Deal Cooper: 1962 Morris Mini Racer
I have always contended that every motoring enthusiast should have at least one chance to slip behind the wheel of a classic Mini. They don’t possess the horsepower of a muscle car, but they are an entertaining and engaging… more»
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55k Original Miles: 1985 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS
The right paint color can bring an added touch of class to any car, and that is the case with this 1985 Monte Carlo SS. It presents beautifully, and the color helps the vehicle to combine touches of muscle… more»
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Tri-Power 4-Speed: 1965 Pontiac 2+2 Convertible
Occasionally a classic car will appear, and it is difficult to decide what its best feature is. That is the case with this 1965 Pontiac Catalina Convertible. Not only does it present beautifully, but the engine bay houses a… more»
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15k Mile Beauty: 1970 Chevelle Malibu
How is it that someone buys a rather ordinary car, keeps it 50 years and accumulates only 15,000 miles? Well, the owner or owners of this car did exactly that and this 1970 Chevelle Malibu looks practically new. The… more»
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Low-Mile Liftback: 1977 Toyota Celica GT
I’m a huge fan of just about everything that Toyota manufactured during the 1970s and 1980s – whether it was passenger vehicles or trucks, the company always seemed to hit the nail on the head in terms of performance,… more»
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58k-Mile 1980 Chevrolet C-10 Scottsdale
Chevrolet’s squarebody trucks are very popular, and there’s a good reason for it. These trucks are not only workhorses with a reputation for reliability, but their exterior design is timeless. This 1980 Chevrolet C-10 Scottsdale is available as part… more»
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Final RWD Model: 1985 Toyota Celica GT-S Convertible
From its inception, the Toyota Celica was a rear-wheel-drive sports car, but this changed following the 1985 model year – at that point, the Celica was completely redesigned, mostly utilizing a front-wheel-drive layout, though the homologation special All-Trac all-wheel-drive… more»
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No Reserve: 1988 Jeep Grand Wagoneer
Located in Spokane, Washington, this 1988 Jeep Grand Wagoneer is a luxury four wheel drive that was produced by Jeep for 29 years. The Grand Wagoneer is for sale here on eBay with bids exceeding $10,000 and two days… more»
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Running Project: 1971 Plymouth Duster 340
This 1971 Plymouth Duster 340 runs and drives, and it would appear that it wouldn’t take a lot of work to get it to the point where it could be used regularly. It does have some rust issues, but… more»
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No Reserve Big Block: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette 427 Convertible
Finding a chrome-bumper C3 Corvette Convertible with a freshly built big-block under the hood is always going to be a good thing. When it is being offered for sale with No Reserve, it suddenly becomes a whole lot more… more»
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41K Mile Supercar: 1991 Mitsubishi 3000GT VR4
The Mitsubishi 3000GT can oftentimes be lumped into a category of being a generic, tired used car given the base model SL and top-spec VR4 had similar looks. But rest assured, VR4 examples like the one shown here are… more»
