What a seriously cool piece of history! You’ve probably seen some of the “Macho” Trans Ams we’ve featured here on Barn Finds, but did you know the same folks who built those Trans Ams also modified two Corvettes! Reader Richard… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
EXCLUSIVE: 1993 Buick Roadmaster Estate Wagon
The final generation of the Buick Roadmaster Wagon wasn’t quite the family hauler it had once been, but these simulated woodgrain equipped wagons were actually quite good for their time. Power was provided by a good old American V8… more»
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Well Optioned: 1968 Chevrolet Caprice Estate
Back in the sixties and seventies, we thought of station wagons as vehicles to move a lot of people and a lot of cargo around. But who says they can’t be interesting? Station wagons have certainly enjoyed a lot… more»
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Mustang Roots: 1987 Zimmer Golden Spirit
I recently scanned through a few old hardcover books of mine that documented 80s supercars. Among the various one-off AMGs and Gemballa Porsches was the classic Zimmer, apparently captured for its off-the-wall looks and V8 power underhood. I don’t… more»
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The Other GLHS: 1987 Charger GLHS
We’ve featured these Shelby-built Charger GLHS models before, and I’m always surprised how many are still out there despite being a limited-production car. This one is an interesting specimen, as it has higher mileage but also features some neat… more»
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Last Bronco Ever Sold? 1977 Ford Bronco
This 1977 Ford Bronco may look like just a clean example of a first generation Bronco, but this truck has a very interesting story. Ford made a lot of these trucks and through the years they have been used, abused… more»
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Only 43K Miles: 1985 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham
In 1985, General Motors came out with new front wheel drive models for the Cadillac De Ville, Buick Electra, and Oldsmobile Ninety Eight. While Buick and Oldsmobile elected to replace their rear wheel drive vehicles with the new front… more»
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Automatique Équipé: 1970 Renault 16 TA
The seller describes this 1970 Renault 16 TA as “Lovely, strange, and wonderful” – I would agree. I have evolved into being a fairly big fan of Renaults after getting my 1987 GTA almost two years ago now. This green… more»
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23K Miles Survivor: 1969 Chrysler New Yorker
Chrysler had a successful run of its full-size cars from 1965 to 1968, but in 1969 it was time for a new body style. The famous fuselage body style was incorporated, with sales slightly down from the previous year…. more»
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Under 16K Miles: 1965 Ford Custom
Back in the fifties and sixties, the full-size market was where the majority of the sales were. It was a simpler time for manufacturers too. They could build a basic model and add varying degrees of chrome and interior… more»
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Montgomery Ward: 1959 Mitsubishi Silver Pigeon
We often think of captive imports as being car-related, but this 1959 Mitsubishi Silver Pigeon was sold as a Riverside under the Montgomery Ward juggernaut, back when there was a pre-Amazon-bricks-and-mortar juggernaut store. This nice example of a rare… more»
EXCLUSIVE: 28k Mile 1969 Volkswagen Beetle
At first glance, you might not give this Beetle much thought, which is a real shame since it’s a 28k mile survivor that has been cared for since new. Reader Gerilyn A bought it from the original owner’s family… more»
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One Family Owned: 1969 Buick Electra 225
Have you ever felt left out of the fun? Well, my dad had a brother and two sisters, the brother and one of the sisters had a 1969 Buick Electra. While the other sister didn’t have one, her son had… more»
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End of the Line: 1963 Studebaker Gran Turismo Hawk
If you peeled away the styling of the Gran Turismo Hawk, what you found beneath it would be a restyled version of the Golden Hawk, which was first released in 1956. This was no bad thing, because not only… more»
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Ladies’ Night Commuter: 1980 Lotus Elite
With just under 23,000 original miles, this 1980 Lotus Elite 504 is an unusually well-preserved example of a car we typically see in project form. The reason for that? It was used by its one, solitary female owner as… more»
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Turbo Trans Am: 1989 Pontiac GTA
It’s nearly 2019 and a 300 horsepower V6 is a common animal. But what about 30 years ago? Not so much. This 1989 Pontiac Turbo Trans Am, submitted by reader Pat L. and found here on Craiglist, is one of… more»
