The same color as my dad’s leisure suit from the 1970s, this “Orange” is more of a burnt orange than an orange-orange, but it’s orange nonetheless, and it’s a great color. It’s really the only unusual color that Saturn,… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Western Survivor: 1973 Dodge D200 Adventurer
For a guy who was basically hired to write about vintage Japanese vehicles, motorcycles, snowmobiles, vintage EVs, and other oddball things, I’ve been getting into vintage pickups over the last few years, and here’s another interesting one. This 1973… more»
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Parked 15 Years: 1972 Yamaha CT175 CT2
Having grown up with Yamahas, we haven’t really seen that many of them here on Barn Finds over the years, at least compared to Hondas. This 1972 Yamaha CT175 CT2 can be found here on Facebook Marketplace in beautiful… more»
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1997 Ford F-250HD XL SuperCab 4×4 5-Speed
Checking almost every box, at least for me, (spoiler alert, it doesn’t have a diesel), this 1997 Ford F-250HD XL SuperCab 4×4 is one great-looking, real, working, non-trailer-queen pickup, with “normal” wheels and tires, a few dings here and… more»
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Green Acres: 1969 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Convertible
Oldsmobile’s flagship model – the Ninety-Eight – reached its apogee in the late 1960s. Peak power, peak options, at least five freshly-designed body styles – and no downsizing yet. These attributes boosted sales considerably after a lull in earlier… more»
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Post-War Survivor: 1946 Pontiac Streamliner
The Streamliner was a mid-level car built and sold by Pontiac beginning in the 1930s and through 1952, with a break during World War II. When production resumed after the war, there were few changes in the 1946 models…. more»
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BF Auction: 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis LS
Before crossovers took over American roads, full-size sedans like the Mercury Grand Marquis defined comfortable long-distance travel. With body-on-frame construction, V8 power, and a ride quality seemingly designed to smooth out rough pavement, these big Mercurys earned loyal followings… more»
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Dual-Quad Four-Speed Fun: 1969 Plymouth Road Runner
The 1969 Plymouth Road Runner has long been one of the icons of the muscle car era, and this example listed on eBay comes with a combination that should catch the attention of Mopar fans. Located in Shelby, Montana,… more»
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1989 Dodge Power Ram W350 Turbo Diesel
Call me crazy, but I prefer the look of this 1989 Dodge Power Ram W350 diesel over any pickup Dodge has made since the redesign in mid-1993. The company has a history of making trucks look basically the same… more»
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Armored Vehicle! 1996 Chevrolet Suburban K2500
Onyx Black is the only color for this rig. I can’t imagine a Summit White or Victory Red Suburban fully outfitted with armor plating by O’Gara Hess & Eisenhardt Armoring Company out of Ohio. Yes, this 1996 Chevrolet Suburban… more»
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Stunning Triple Black: 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix Model J
I have previously admitted that I am not typically a fan of Black cars. However, when the classic in question is a Triple-Black 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix Model J, I am willing to make exceptions. This car is simply… more»
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No Reserve: 1984 Volkswagen Rabbit GTI
When Volkswagen commenced development of its replacement for the venerable Beetle, it adopted a new engineering philosophy. No longer were the oily and noisy bits located at the rear; the latest offering featured a front-engine, front-wheel-drive mechanical layout. It… more»
BF Exclusive: 1966 Ford F-100 Flareside 352 V8
Signal Flare Red is a great color for this 1966 Ford F-100 Flareside pickup, and this one is reported to retain much of its factory paint. Inherited from the seller’s father, this gorgeous truck with a 352 V8 and… more»
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1961 International B-120 4×4 Turbo Diesel
It appears that this 1961 International B-120 4×4 short-bed “step-side” pickup was on its way to a restoration, with an interesting restomod touch in the name of a Mercedes-sourced turbodiesel engine and a GM-sourced Turbo-Hydramatic automatic transmission. It sounds… more»
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Down Under Stunner: 1975 Holden HJ Monaro GTS
Australian and North American muscle car enthusiasts share a love for V8 engines. However, manufacturers Down Under took a different path with body styles, primarily driven by economies of scale. The Australian new car market is surprisingly small, meaning… more»
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Original 428 HO: 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix Model SJ
This 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix Model SJ is far more than a pretty face. Far, far more. Its presentation is tidy for a survivor with almost six decades of active service under its belt. However, lifting its hood reveals… more»
