This handsome 1969 Chevrolet Caprice Kingswood Estate Wagon instantly caught my eye when it popped up on our assignments list. Man – what presence. As I’ve grown increasingly intrigued by the rare and unusual wagon market, this Kingswood is… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Family Owned: 1979 GMC Suburban Sierra Classic
A lot of us aren’t even 40 years old yet and those of us who are older than that wish that we were as well-preserved as this 1979 GMC Suburban Sierra Classic is. This gigantic GMC can be found listed… more»
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$650 Luxury: 1979 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz
This is one for Scotty G’s “Good Buy or Goodbye” series. The eighth-generation Eldorado was downsized by 20-inches over the previous model and it was 1,100 pounds lighter, yet they were still luxurious, smooth, and quiet, all things that… more»
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Missionary-Owned: 1974 Buick Apollo
An actual car name consisting of letters, what a concept! Consonants and vowels mixed together forming actual, sensical words as car names. I love this era as much as I disdain the current era of Xs and numbers thrown… more»
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White with Red: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am
When it comes to Trans Ams, it’s sometimes difficult to get excited about a car we’re accustomed to seeing on these pages. However, when a sharp example like this 1979 model pops up with a color combination we don’t… more»
31k Mile Survivor: 1973 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Landau
Reader Jeff W and his brother took this Monte Carlo in on trade back in 1983 at his family-run GM dealership in North Dakota. Given its low mileage and great condition, they decided to put it in their family’s… more»
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Suicide Doors: 1969 Ford Thunderbird 4 door Landau
Barnfinds recently features a 1968 Ford Thunderbird 2 door Landau. According to comments, some of you liked it but said you preferred the 4 door model with suicide doors. Well, here it is. This 1969 Ford Thunderbird 4 Door Landau is for… more»
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What The?! 1989 Buick LeSabre Limousine
I love seeing completely random cars show up at modern vehicle dealerships, offered up like any other late-model GM product. This unusual 1989 Buick LeSabre limousine isn’t even described as such, as a low-mileage LeSabre on the dealer’s website…. more»
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58,000 Original Miles: 1984 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am
This 1984 Firebird Trans Am has been in the same family since new, and they describe the car as a time capsule. It certainly looks to be in good condition, and you have the opportunity to park it in… more»
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Hangar Stored: 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda
The Aston Martin Lagonda remains a polarizing car even today, years after its introduction. Its reputation remains somewhat infamous, as reliability was always suspect and restoration costs are obscene. Packed with technology but also built at a time when… more»
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On Display for 30 Years: 1967 Pontiac Tempest Convertible
This Pontiac Tempest Convertible has spent the past 30 years on display in a local museum. It has left its temperature-controlled environment and is now looking for a new home. You will find it listed for sale here on… more»
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Future Classic: 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass
The owner of this 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass doesn’t make any extravagant claims about ultra-low mileage, or the fact that this might be a rare car because of one optional feature. What they have is a Cutlass that looks pretty… more»
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For Sporting Gentlmen: 1970 Mercury Cyclone GT
The Mercury Cyclone GT has been described as the car for the sporting gentleman who placed an emphasis on style and comfort. That is not to say that the car didn’t have sporting pretensions, as the car had a… more»
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Bargain Bobcat: 1979 Mercury Bobcat
I don’t know if you have noticed, but the price of classic cars that used to be everyday cars, that were nothing so special, have been on the rise in the last couple of years. It seems three years ago… more»
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Last Gasp: 1991 Yugo GV Plus
For a car that has been the butt of a few (million) jokes over the last three decades or more, Yugo has only had one recall in the US and has no complaints and no investigations on file, according… more»
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25,000 Original Miles: 1968 Jaguar E-Type Fixed Head Coupe
The E-Type Jaguar is a striking looking car, and this one appears to be a good, original example. It has been owned by the same family since new, and while it may not be perfect, it is certainly in… more»
