Car enthusiasts generally go for the first generation Riviera, but sometimes we encounter mixed reception for the second generation. Personally, I like the second generation Riviera as well as the first. This 1968 Buick Riviera was a restyle from… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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41,000 Miles: 1981 Chevrolet Chevette
If I had a car museum it would be filled with cars like this 1981 Chevrolet Chevette, not Lamborghinis, Packards, Ferraris, or anything like that. Ok, so nobody would show up to this museum, that’s ok. At least I… more»
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45,000 Miles: 1974 Mercury Marquis Brougham
We all know that sales ads can be incredibly frustrating at times, like most of the time. Sometimes a person has to dig in and hope for the best – this is one of those times. This is a… more»
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Talbot Yellow Survivor: 1976 Porsche 911S Targa
Despite the logical sentiment that most all sports cars look good in yellow, I don’t often see early 911s wearing eye-scorching hues like this. Clad in gorgeous Talbot Yellow paint, this 1976 Porsche 911S Targa looks quite tidy despite wearing… more»
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Stock In Appearance Only: 1978 Mustang II Cobra
This 1978 Ford Mustang II King Cobra may appear fairly standard from the outside, and looking cosmetically tired. However, some real work has happened under the hood to give this 302-powered example some extra oomph where needed most. You… more»
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Meticulous Revival: 1971 Datsun 521 Pickup
I have always considered it to be a privilege to write for Barn Finds because it gives me the opportunity to combine my passion for writing with my love/passion/obsession with cars. I have had the opportunity to write about… more»
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Jaw Dropping: 1993 Ford F-150
Offered for sale here on Craigslist and located in Norfolk, Virginia, is this 1993 Ford F-150 4×4. It comes with a clean title and an eye-watering price of $45,000. Barn Finds reader Ian C referred this particular F-truck to… more»
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Amazing Datsun: 1978 Datsun 280Z
Barn Finds reader Michael has located this 1978 Datsun for us and I owe him a huge thanks for that. Not only do I really love these (and have always wanted one) but it brings back memories of the… more»
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Big Block Survivor: 1965 Oldsmobile 442
Our intrepid Barn Finds reader Michael has been on the lookout again and has located a real survivor for me to write about, so a big thanks to Michael for that. This 1965 Oldsmobile 442 is offered for sale… more»
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17K Original Miles: 1977 BMW 630CSI
The E24-series from BMW is one of the most handsome coupe designs the company has created, aside from the venerable E9. However, in recent years, the brand has lost its way (in my opinion) when it comes to building… more»
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2,200 Original Miles: 1991 Mitsubishi 3000GT VR4
2,200 original miles! Wow. When it comes to emerging classics, you’d be a fool not to keep a close eye on Japanese sports cars, both old and new. And I mean real sports cars, not that pain-in-the-rear Subaru XT6 I… more»
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Parade Car: 1979 Lincoln Continental
Just shave the roof off and boom – you have a parade car. That’s what the sellers of this low-mileage Continental did, which I guess is better than having yet another mothballed Lincoln gathering dust on a showroom floor…. more»
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Stored for 31 Years: 1956 Nash Ambassador Custom
If a person wanted to stand out from the Chevy or Ford crowd in the mid-1950s there was hardly any better way to do that than with a 1956 Nash Ambassador Custom like this example listed on eBay in Shelton,… more»
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Stored 50 Years: 1947 Cadillac Fleetwood
After 50 years in storage this ’47 Cadillac Fleetwood has a lot going for it. The seller claims that this Cadillac has 23,000 original miles, has never been restored, and only ever had one owner. Checking out the listing,… more»
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4-Speed No Rust: 1982 Jeep J-10 Honcho
This 1982 Jeep J-10 Honcho was a one-owner truck until the seller bought it recently and is selling it already. This black beast is listed on eBay in Colorado Springs, Colorado with no reserve and the bid is just… more»
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Never Seen Snow: 1967 Mercury Caliente
Being in the upper-Midwest, rusty vehicles are what I remember from growing up in the 1970s and 80s and it’s what I think about most now when seeing an old car or truck. Luckily, this 1967 Mercury Caliente has… more»
