It seems that any examples of the 1987 Buick Grand National that we see here at Barn Finds broadly fall into two categories. Some are pristine time capsules, while others will need some significant work if they are to… more»
Driver Quality Cars
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Rare Alpine: 1966 Dinalpin A110
The Renault R8-based Alpine A110 staked its reputation as one of the hottest rally cars of the late 1960s and early 1970s. Its rear-engine layout made it something of a French answer to the Porsche 911. In addition to… more»
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One Owner: 1964 Chevrolet Impala 283
This Chevy Impala Sport Coupe is from the final year of the car’s third-generation (1961-64). It’s been owned by the same family for the last 57 years and looks mostly original. It needs some interior work and new paint… more»
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Twin Stick Survivor: 1963 Rambler Classic 770
American Motors’ 1963 Rambler Classics and Ambassadors were the company’s first all-new cars since 1956. The mechanical and styling changes were numerous enough for Motor Trend to recognize the automobiles with their annual “Car of the Year” award. AMC… more»
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British Racing Green: 1971 MGB GT
What if I told you that, for $7,100, you could buy a car that can beat a Shelby GT350? What if I told you that it was designed, in part, by Pininfarina, the legendary design and coachbuilding firm responsible… more»
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327/4-Speed: 1964 Chevrolet Corvette
While the C2 Corvette was a genuine hard-edged sports car, it was possible for potential buyers to select the right set of options that offered decent performance levels with a relaxed driving experience. That is the choice that the… more»
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348 Tri-Power: 1959 Chevrolet Impala Hardtop
Chevrolet marched to the beat of a different drummer when it designed the 1959 Impala. The car appeared at the peak of the fin era, but unlike offerings from its competitors that focused on the height of the fins,… more»
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502 V8 Powered: 1966 Chevrolet Corvette
Everyone knows the Corvette. I haven’t been writing very long for Barn Finds and I’ve already done more than one listing on a Corvette, as have most people here. Any car show you go to will have some variant… more»
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35K Miles? 1972 Ford Mustang Fastback
Here’s an interesting find, it’s a generic 1972 Ford Mustang fastback, and that’s about it, nothing special beyond that. The seller states, “Clock shows 35K miles” (I wonder what the odometer shows – just kidding…). Anyway, let’s look it… more»
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Short-Lived Production: 1971 International Scout 800B
The International Harvester Scout pickup is a desirable specimen in almost any flavor it was offered in, especially when you find one that isn’t a basketcase. Like so many other vintage four wheel drives in the same category as… more»
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Numbers Matching 1965 Oldsmobile 442
Born out of a desire to compete with the Pontiac GTO, Oldsmobile introduced the 442 (often written 4-4-2) performance package in 1964. This 1965 Oldsmobile 442 is a numbers matching example with plenty of updates and aftermarket upgrades such… more»
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Micro Car Find: 1972 Honda Z600
The first time that I saw a Honda Z600, I had a hard time wrapping my head around it. A Honda car? What’s up with that, is it like a four-wheel motorcycle? The questions continued, How do you fit… more»
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No Reserve: 1971 Chevrolet Corvette
Sometimes a classic car will appear on our desks here at Barn Finds, and it can be hard to determine its greatest attribute. That is the case with this 1971 Corvette because it does tick a lot of the… more»
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Driver Quality: 1964 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
What a difference a year makes! A 1963 and 1964 Chevrolet Corvette are almost identical, the exception being the coupe’s split rear window that makes the ’63 so sought after. Now when we’re talking convertibles, the difference between the… more»
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Serious Engine Upgrade: 1968 Datsun Sports 1600
Many people would love to own a classic convertible, but the thought of living with a highly-strung vehicle turns them off the whole idea. This 1968 Datsun Sports 1600 Roadster would seem to offer a tempting compromise. It has… more»
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Period-Correct Custom: 1976 Chevrolet G20 Van
Did you miss the heyday of mid-1970s van culture? There is a strong Instagram-fueled “van life” scene in 2021, but it is just not quite the same as the days of vans done up in an outrageous combination of… more»
