We have all had the dream. We discover a 427 Cobra sitting in a decrepit barn somewhere in our travels. After shelling out $1,000 for it and taking it home, all it needs is a car wash and a… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Cornbinder Camper: 1954 International R-120
Sometimes a vehicle comes through the door here at Barn Finds and it makes us daydream, or it does for me anyway, about what it would be like to totally change my whole lifestyle and become a professional tourist…. more»
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Never Titled: 56 Mile 1987 Buick Grand National
It seems like low-mileage Grand Nationals are coming out of the woodwork lately. We just featured one with 59 miles the other day. This one has it beat though with only 56 miles on the odometer! It was stashed… more»
Kurtis Kraft Kopy: 1947 Kurtis Midget Racer
If posed the question “If you could travel back in time, where would you go?”, chances are you might not answer with “1923, Los Angeles, California – the Don Lee Coach and Body Works shop.” But if you could… more»
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39 Miles from New: 1994 Dodge Viper RT/10
Considered by many to be the crudest example of a Viper, the first generation models still have a charm all of their own, likely due to the subpar build quality and outrageous concept car styling. This example has a… more»
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One Family Owned: 1970 Chevy Chevelle
If my father were to leave me a car he had purchased new, it would be very, very difficult to let go of. That’s what the seller claims is happening with this well-preserved 1970 Chevy Chevelle, as the son… more»
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Original Paint: 1970 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
Right away, I knew I had seen this Camaro before. Well, maybe not this exact car, but its twin, for sure: in the classic bank robber thriller Heat, one of the characters is dropped off by his girlfriend who drives… more»
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6,749 Original Miles: 1986 Zimmer Quicksilver
“Neoclassical” models describes much of what Zimmer’s U.S. lineup consisted of, and while creativity was through the roof, driving dynamics were largely an afterthought. Believe it or not, there is a Pontiac Fiero hiding underneath that swoopy exterior, and… more»
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Pistachio Paint: 1958 Mercedes-Benz 219
This hard-to-ignore pistashio green Mercedes-Benz 219 sports what looks like original paint in a very memorable shade along with a beautifully trimmed interior. It’s been for sale off and on for a few years now, and it’s hard to… more»
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Untouched Automatic: 1980 Mazda RX7
Consider me conflicted: this 1980 Mazda RX7 is in time-warp condition, looking quite near to what it did when it left the factory floor. The paint is shiny, the black trim lustrous and the original body lines of Mazda’s… more»
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Smokey and the Bandit III: 1982 Pontiac Trans Am
Everyone knows Smokey and the Bandit is the best car movie ever. This is an indisputable fact. Unfortunately, two sequels were made. While Smokey and the Bandit II wasn’t too bad, Smokey and the Bandit III was pretty awful. … more»
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46,819 Mile Garage Find: 1976 Chevrolet Nova
Being a detail person I like the little detail of having a Chevy Bowtie logo on the front market lights of this 1976 Chevrolet Nova. This one-owner car can be found on Craigslist, or here on the CL archive,… more»
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No Reserve Old School: 1976 Chevy G10
Van culture is one of my new favorite things, as I’ve begun exploring different Facebook groups since getting my 1981 Toyota HiAce project. This crowd seems to know how to have a good time, with BBQs and camping regularly… more»
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1-Owner LX 5.0: 1990 Ford Mustang
Clean Fox Body Mustangs are not easy to find despite their relatively robust production figures. Cheap upgrades, low resale values and plentiful stock all make them prime candidates for abuse. That’s why this one-owner LX 5.0 is such a… more»
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No Reserve Motorhome: 1985 Toyota Rader
This is pretty cool: a 1985 Toyota Rader, a Class C motorhome that has been with just two families since new. The current owners bought it in 1987 off of the original caretakers and it’s safe to say they’ve… more»
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One Repaint: 1969 Ford Mustang GT350 Hertz
Rent-A-Racers remain one of the greatest marketing ploys ever conceived, a practice I wish would come back. Race on Sunday, return on Monday could be a matra for these special rental cars, as many of them saw track duty… more»
