While early nineties Cadillac Sedan DeVilles were not as big as they used to be, they were 202.6 inches long with a 113.8-inch wheelbase, a much more manageable size. There would be arguments over whether cars from this era… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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1-of-1: 1970 Honda NIII 360 Super Deluxe
This little Honda NIII 360 is a great example of a Kei Car, and looking at it you will notice a couple of things. The first is that it appears to be in reasonable condition for its age. The… more»
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Award Winning Survivor: 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado
There are certain generations of cars that are sales successes. The generation of Buick Riviera, Cadillac Eldorado, and Oldsmobile Toronado from 1979 to 1985 was one of those sales successes. In its worst year of this generation, 1983, there… more»
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No Reserve Survivor: 1984 Porsche 928 S 5-Speed
The front-engine Porsche 928 was meant to replace the aging 911, but thankfully that didn’t happen. Instead, sports car fans got to keep their 911 and were introduced to a new V8-powered Porsche. People didn’t love an appreciate them… more»
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Amazing Survivor: 9k Mile 1971 Ford Maverick
With a claimed 9,000 miles on the clock, this 1971 Maverick appears to be in good condition, and while it may not be to everyone’s taste, this unmolested car serves as a reminder of simpler times. The Maverick is… more»
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Long Wheelbase Edition: 1978 International Scout
For years, I’ve been obsessed with long wheelbase Mercedes and Jaguars; little did I know that International was doing the same thing with their popular Scout 4×4 to give off-roading passengers the same sense of luxury. This “Terra” edition… more»
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18,512 Miles! 1979 Olds Cutlass Supreme
This 1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme has been in the same family since it rolled off of the assembly line and it sure looks great. It can be found here on Craigslist in North Reading, Massachusetts. The seller is asking… more»
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Stored Since ’80: 1970 Dodge Charger R/T 440
This 1970 Charger R/T 440 is referred to as a true survivor, and it has been stored on jack-stands since 1980. It has now come out of hiding, and the owner has decided to move it on. The photos… more»
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One-Owner Barn Find: 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass
General Motors got a lot of mileage out of the Cutlass nameplate using it for the backbone of its Oldsmobile division for 38 years. The ’68-’72 Cutlass is one of the most iconic Oldsmobile designs in my opinion; these cars… more»
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True Hot Hatch: 1988 Ford Escort RS Turbo
Whether you love them or whether you hate them, the hot hatches were a breed of car that really defined the 1980s. While they lacked the pure horsepower of a muscle car, light weight and agile handling still made… more»
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Whole Lada Love: 1985 Lada Niva 4×4
I used to think that the Mercedes 300E that I had in the late-80s was special because it had headlight wipers, and then along comes a 1985 Lada Niva 4×4 that also has headlight wipers and it’s even older and much… more»
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$2K K-Car: 1984 Chrysler LeBaron
Some 1980s vehicles are becoming fairly hot in the collector car market lately but I don’t know if a car like this 1984 Chrysler LeBaron two-door coupe will ever really become hot or collectible, or even desirable to most… more»
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Original Survivor: 1950 Ford Business Coupe
This 1950 Ford Deluxe Business Coupe is said to wear both its original paint and original interior trim. It has been owned by the same elderly gentleman for more than 40-years, and he has decided that now is the… more»
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Grab This Find! 1970 Mustang Grabber Survivor
Ford decided they needed another special edition of the 1970 Mustang (ala Mach 1, Boss 302, etc) in order to maximize sales and thus debuted the “Grabber”. This survivor is being sold here on eBay where the buy it now price… more»
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Period Hot Rod: 1936 Ford DeLuxe 3-Window Coupe
Things are not always what they seem. This 1936 Ford DeLuxe Coupe is a wonderful looking car, and at first glance, it could be taken for a nice survivor or an older restoration, but this car is holding a… more»
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Family Classic: 1990 LTD Country Squire
Besides those of us that just like great big ‘Merican wagons, I’m sure some of you face the dilemma of a family that isn’t exactly enamored with your classic car hobby (thankfully, not a problem in my family, but… more»
