The Classic was the journeyman Rambler model from 1961-66, replacing the former Rebel. The second generation of the Classic ran from 1963-64 and Motor Trend magazine was so impressed by the line that they gave it the “Car of… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Rust-Free V8: 1966 Ford Mustang
Decisions, decisions. If you bought this rust-free 1966 Mustang, would you treat it to a light cosmetic restoration, or would you drive it as an original survivor? Both scenarios are realistic options because while it would look stunning with… more»
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1966 Ford Mustang GT Fastback Survivor
Hidden away in this garage is a 1966 Mustang GT Fastback 2+2, which might be a pretty decent find. Don’t think that we’re talking about a rust bucket here because it is a surprisingly solid old classic. It also… more»
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Three-Wheeled Hauler: 1973 Reliant Regal Supervan
UPDATE 10/26/2020 – This 1973 Reliant Regal Supervan that we featured back in December of 2018 has reappeared on the market. Barn Finder Jim C spotted it for us, so thank you for that, Jim. The details on it… more»
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Rare Arkley SS! 1969 Austin-Healey Sprite
I know an Austin-Healy Sprite when I see one, but an Arkley SS modified version? New one on me. Sprites, of course, are known for their early “Frogeye” or “Bugeye” distinctive headlight treatment but this fiberglass kit modification is… more»
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25,000 Mile 1990 Volkswagen Cabriolet
Summer may be over, but a convertible can still offer some liberating drives between now and when the snow flies (and if you’re in the Sunshine State, your convertible season is just getting started; San Diego, I don’t want… more»
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383 Magnum! Beautiful 1971 Dodge Charger SE
This one is an attention-getter! I usually give the ’71+ Mopar fuselage bodies a pass over but not this one. And actually, I check them all out anymore as the styling has grown on me over the years. The… more»
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Spotless 1974 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Landau
This 1974 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Landau is a stunning looking car. The owner claims that it is mostly original, and it does appear to be an amazing survivor. This is a car that managed to swim against the tide… more»
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4,000 Original Miles! 1993 Jeep Wrangler
Jeep Wranglers rarely show up in tidy condition after a few decades on the road, largely because of the lives they tend to lead: on the trail or by the beach, neither of which is conducive to the long-term… more»
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Original L76: 1964 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
This 1964 Corvette Convertible is a two-owner survivor that would benefit from a bit of TLC. It still has its original 327 under the hood, which means that there should be enough power under the right foot to keep… more»
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46k Mile 1991 Ford Mustang LX 5.0
I know some enthusiasts like to give Ford a hard time but they are the only manufacturer that has a carried the pony car torch consistently since day one. Yes, I know they put a 4 cylinder in the… more»
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60k Original Miles: 1975 AMC Pacer D/L
The AMC Pacer has its own dedicated band of enthusiasts, and there would be plenty of them that would like the look of this 1975 Pacer D/L. This is an original survivor that is in excellent condition. If you… more»
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Slammed Survivor: 1963 Chevrolet Suburban
This 1963 Chevrolet Suburban has spent the majority of its life in California. As a result, it has managed to remain rust-free. It is a project vehicle that stalled early on and then saw service as a shop truck…. more»
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Triangle Of Death: 1971 Sperry Rand Tricub
Long time Barn Finds commenter and one of the resident truck experts, Howard A., recently commented that the 1970s were all about Powersports, and he was right. Almost anything and everything that any random company could think up hit… more»
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Scarab Green Survivor: 1994 Saab 900 S
It’s no accident that this Saab 900 convertible popped up in my feed of recommended finds courtesy of eBay; up until a few days ago, I had been hunting for one of these iconic convertibles. If you haven’t noticed,… more»
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’80s Lux-O-Barge: 1988 Lincoln Town Car
While you might chuckle at the seller’s assertion that the late 80s were the golden age of the American automotive industry, this 87,000 mile Lincoln Town Car is a seriously clean example of a luxury car from 32 years… more»
