The Chevrolet Camaro’s second-generation enjoyed a successful run across 12 model years (1970-1981). That was longer than any other generation, though the third was close at 11 years. By 1981, the design was getting tired, and nothing much changed… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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BF Exclusive: 1971 Chevrolet C40 Pickup Conversion
Not every classic truck fits neatly into a category, and this 1971 Chevrolet C40 is a good example of that. Listed as a Barn Finds Exclusive out of New Durham, this one stands out as a pickup conversion built… more»
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Original Hemi/4-Speed: 1967 Plymouth GTX
A few days ago, the Artemis II mission launched from Kennedy Space Center. It is the first manned mission to the Moon since Apollo 17 in December 1972. The astronauts experienced 3Gs on lift-off, and the vessel will reach… more»
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1965 International C1200 345 V8 4-Speed
I know we have a few International truck experts in the Barn Finds family of readers, and I hope you can help to positively identify this one. The seller has it listed as a 1965 International C1200, but from… more»
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Early Production Roadster: 1990 Mazda Miata
If you get deep enough into the weeds of almost any car, you find out there are special editions and variations that set certain models apart from others. Right now, I’m currently helping a client bring a W113 Pagoda… more»
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Parked for 49 Years: 1953 Austin-Healey 100 BN1
Here’s one that reads more like a time capsule than a typical project listing. This 1953 Austin-Healey 100 BN1 roadster is currently up for grabs on Bring a Trailer, and it comes with a long, traceable family history and… more»
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43K-Mile Survivor: 1967 Chrysler Newport
In its advertising for the 1967 Newport, Chrysler advised potential customers to “Test Price a Chrysler.” It must have been tempting; a basic Newport two-door hardtop such as the one featured here sold for $3,639, and it came standard… more»
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26k Original Miles: 1971 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
I prefer my classics unmolested, which is why I was drawn to this 1971 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible. The seller states that as a genuine survivor, it isn’t perfect. However, it has a mere 26,000 miles on the clock, and… more»
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Original 440: 1967 Plymouth GTX
One of the challenges of writing for Barn Finds is accentuating a classic’s strengths and weaknesses without portraying the car as something it isn’t. It is easy to get carried away, and I admit to doing so in the… more»
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994 Original Miles: 1981 DMC DeLorean
Some cars are an immediate hit. They sell in exceptional numbers, returning a healthy profit to the manufacturer, paving the way for bigger and better things. Then there is the DMC DeLorean. It faced a perfect storm of issues… more»
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Tidy Rubber Bumper: 1974.5 MGB Roadster
The odometer on this 1974 MG MGB Roadster in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, reads 21,604 miles, but it might have turned over once. The low mileage could actually be believable because the car looks pretty darned good for its age…. more»
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Nicest One Left? 1968 Buick Skylark Custom
In 1964, General Motors promoted several of its compacts to mid-size status. That included the Buick Special and Skylark. The first redesign in that configuration came in 1968, and the Buicks obtained “quirky” styling compared to the Chevy Chevelle… more»
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1995 Nissan XE King Cab 4×4 V6 5-Speed
Cloud White is the color (or tone) of this 1995 Nissan D21 Hardbody XE King Cab 4×4 pickup, and it’s quite a departure from the company’s first pickup offered in the U.S. in the late 1950s, the 220-series. The… more»
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54k-Mile Estate Find: 1996 Buick Roadmaster Wagon
In 1991, Buick revived the Roadmaster nameplate after a 33-year absence. It replaced the former Buick Estate, though the platform was the same. At first, only a wagon was marketed, but a 4-door sedan arrived shortly thereafter. The seller… more»
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RS-Style Survivor: 1975 Chevrolet Camaro
This 1975 Chevrolet Camaro is just a short drive from its original home near Vancouver BC. Appearing to have originally been a Sport Coupe, it now boasts Rally Sport (RS) styling with classic tri-color decals, giving it a sleeker… more»
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S-Code 390: 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback
The popular Ford Mustang got its first styling update in 1967. And part of that was to enlarge the engine compartment to accommodate big-block V8s. Such is the case with the seller’s car, which has one of those motors,… more»
