When Buick released the Riviera in 1963, they had Ford’s Thunderbird firmly set in their sights. The personal luxury car was a market dominated by that model, and Buick’s response was a vehicle that was widely praised by motoring… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Rust-Free Brit: 1970 Lotus Elan S4 Convertible
A life spent in a warm and dry climate means that this 1970 Lotus Elan S4 is a rust-free survivor. It is an essentially clean and tidy car that could easily be driven and enjoyed immediately. It does have… more»
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Muscle Survivor: 1966 Chevrolet Impala SS 427
It isn’t clear just how many years this 1966 Impala SS had been parked in this barn, but judging by the layer of dust that it is wearing in this photo, then I suspect that it is somewhere in… more»
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Rust-Free Droptop: 1986 Dodge 600 Convertible
Most dyed in the wool car guys and gals might scoff at a car like this 1986 Dodge 600 Convertible. “It’s not a real car.” “It has front-wheel-drive.” “It has a 4-cylinder engine.” I’m on the other side of… more»
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Turbo Pioneer: 1962 Oldsmobile F-85 Jetfire
Today we accept turbocharged engines as an integral part of automotive technology, but in 1962, it seemed to be the stuff of science fiction. This perception was undoubtedly helped by automotive manufacturers adding some pretty impressive labels to the… more»
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Cheap 1965 Rambler Classic 770 Cross Country
I’m going to try to get through this without jumping on this great looking 1965 Rambler Classic 770 Cross Country wagon. A lot of us are AMC / Rambler / Nash / Hudson / etc. fans and this looks… more»
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25k Mile Granny’s Car: 1980 Chevrolet Chevette
This snow-white, low-mile 1980 Chevrolet Chevette has just over 25,000 miles on it and it was a “granny’s car”, according to the seller. They have it listed here on craigslist in Westminster, Maryland and they’re asking $3,000 or best… more»
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Low-Mile Monte: 1988 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS
There are still a good number of these Monte Carlo Super Sports from the 1980s still running around today. There aren’t many, though, that only have 52,700 miles on the odometer. This one, listed here on eBay, appears to… more»
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Cheap Survivor: 46k Mile 1980 Chevrolet Corvette
By 1980, the writing was really on the wall for the C3 Corvette, but that didn’t stop 40,614 people parking one in their driveway. Today, it is possible to buy some pretty respectable examples for relatively small change. This… more»
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Grandma’s Car: 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
The owner of this 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu purchased it off a lady of more mature years, and it would definitely appear to be a solid and original survivor. With so many of these Chevelles having been modified over… more»
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Museum Car: 1970 Mercedes 300 SEL 6.3
This 1970 Mercedes 300SEL 6.3 has been part of the seller’s private “museum” for the last ten years, remaining in nicely preserved condition with mostly original paint. The listing describes this powerful sedan as having seen limited use while… more»
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Camper Special: 1978 Chevrolet C20 Scottsdale
This 1978 Chevrolet C/K pickup is a desirable Camper Special model that remains in respectable drive condition and still wears old-school California blue plates. It really looks like the perfect vehicle for exploring the Muir Forest, and given it’s… more»
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Spotless Survivor: 1976 AMC Gremlin Levi’s Edition
Finding a tidy and original AMC Gremlin is becoming harder these days, but every now and then, a real beauty will just pop out of the woodwork. That is the case with this 1976 model, which is about as… more»
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Amazing Survivor! 1969 Pontiac Trans Am
1969 was arguably the height of the muscle car wars. While factory horsepower ratings peaked with the 1970 LS6 Chevelle, ’69 was full of big horsepower. Pontiac already had the GTO but they wanted another addition for 1969. Instead… more»
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Tidy Soft-Top: 1993 Ford Mustang LX Convertible
With warmer weather fast approaching, I think that everyone must be getting to the stage where they are eagerly anticipating getting out for a spot of relaxing weekend touring. There is nothing like doing this with the wind in… more»
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Two-Owner 1975 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Classic
45 years is a pretty long time if you think about it. It’s longer than a lot of Barn Finds readers have been alive, maybe longer than their parents have been alive. This 1975 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Classic Coupe… more»
