The Chevrolet Lumina was a surprising hit for GM when it was introduced. With several hundred thousand sold in its first year and roughly a million over the life of its production run, this was no small-time mid-size offering…. more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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4WD Compact SUV: 1989 Suzuki Sidekick
How do you know when a vehicle has become a classic? Is it when it shows up on Cars ‘n Bids? Is it when it starts rising in price? Is it when some guy spends way too much restoring… more»
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Original Tri-Power: 1967 Chevrolet Corvette
The Chevrolet Corvette established itself in the market in the 1950s and has remained a staple ever since. There have been some significant developments during its lifetime, but the company’s decision to shoehorn a big-block V8 under the hood… more»
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37k Original Miles: 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 XL
One of the most significant challenges we each face when writing for Barn Finds is remaining objective when we have a strong personal link to the classic in question. Such is the case with me and this 1964 Ford… more»
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30K Mile: 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata Anniversary Edition
When it comes to special editions, Mazda has historically always done a bang-up job with the MX-5 Miata. It never fails to combine the exclusivity of a limited-production model with actually limited production, performance upgrades, and just enough cosmetic… more»
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Stored 22 Years: 1991 Dodge Spirit R/T
We don’t know why the seller’s parents parked this 1991 Dodge Spirit R/T in 2004, but it’s been sitting for 22 years now, basically untouched and undriven. The seller, the owner’s son, was hoping to get it back on… more»
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GTS Upgrade: Excellent 1983 Toyota Celica
Note: 7/30/2026 The seller has updated the listing with an image of the engine, now included below. JO My favorite car! On February 22, 1983, I bought a brand new Toyota Celica GT. I owned it for ten years,… more»
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Survivor Cruiser: 1979 Mercury Cougar XR-7
Unless I’m mistaken, and it seems like I have been a lot lately, this is Dark Cordovan Metallic paint on this beautiful 1979 Mercury Cougar XR-7. Please comment with the correct color if that isn’t the one on this… more»
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Fun In The Sun: 1992 Geo Metro LSi
Here’s a Suzuki in disguise, badged in the US by General Motors as the Geo Metro. It’s as small as it looks, about as long as your living room couch at 146″. Strictly a two-seater, it does have a… more»
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Restored 20 Years Ago: 1960 Cadillac Coupe DeVille
If there was ever a case of a car being way too cool for me, this is it. The seller of this gorgeous 1960 Cadillac Coupe DeVille says it was restored 20 years ago, but we don’t know if… more»
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All Original: 1958 Chevrolet Impala
When a seller uses phrases like “all original” to describe a classic, it is fair to expect the vehicle to be unchanged from its factory specifications. This 1958 Chevrolet Impala misses the mark in a couple of areas, but… more»
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Original Paint and Stock: 1986 Dodge Daytona Turbo Z
We have discussed the difference in eyeball appeal of the “four-eyed” Ford Mustang at length; so how do we feel about the same distinction between different eras of the Dodge Daytona? Flip-up headlights are indeed associated with peak 80s/90s… more»
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Daily Driver: 1977 Datsun B-210 2-Door Sedan
A little faded from the California sun, this 1977 Datsun B-210 2-door sedan is wearing, I believe, Light Gold Poly “gray” paint. The front fender trim appears to be missing, but some models show trim there, and some don’t… more»
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60k-Mile Survivor? 1974 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
The Chevy Camaro got some styling updates in 1974, the fifth year of the second generation. Most of this was to placate increasing federal safety standards in terms of bumpers. Some think the changes were well done, while others… more»
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Solid 4×4: 1979 Ford Bronco XLT
It is fair to say that Ford’s Second Generation Bronco hit its stride by the time this XLT rolled off the line in 1979. Sales were excellent, reflecting the fact that people had warmly embraced the company’s latest offering…. more»
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Original Paint: 1967 Chrysler 300 4-Door Hardtop
If a week is a long time in politics, then a decade is an eternity in the automotive world. This 1967 Chrysler 300 4-Door Hardtop demonstrates that perfectly. From its aggressive styling to its relative lack of bright exterior… more»
