We have all heard a variation of the Vietnam story. The basics are that a soldier died in battle and left a valuable car behind. Porsche even did a wonderful ad featuring a dusty Speedster with a flat tire… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Tiara Conversion: 1993 Chevrolet G20 Hightop
One of the sad facts of life is that Chevy and GMC G20-based conversion vans tend to age poorly. Perhaps it’s because they begin getting used as portable homeless shelters by the time their values plummet, or maybe their… more»
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Affordable Muscle: 1967 Oldsmobile 442
When it comes to big block, 4-speed, matching numbers GM muscle cars, this is about as affordable as it gets. This 1967 Oldsmobile 442, located in Kerrville, TX, is listed here on craigslist for only $25,000. With the exception… more»
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Carolina Dealers Edition: 1989 Ford Mustang GT
One of the dumbest ads I see on TV locally is for the Ford “New England Edition” F150. Stickers and a few badges do not make it a New England Edition; no, the truck would need to be completely… more»
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Original Paint: 1969 Nissan Patrol
You’d be forgiven for forgetting Nissan actually sold a robust FJ40 fighter here in the states, as the Patrol remains on a fairly obscure page in the history of Japanese Jeep fighters. They also have a stunningly similar profile… more»
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Be The Prince: 1970 Chevrolet Bel Air
Large sedans were common on American Highways in the early 70’s. Most stereotypes of American automotive bliss are large sedans. That is no exception for this 1970 Chevrolet Bel Air. This example is blue paint with blue interior and… more»
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Disco Era Survivor: 1978 Plymouth Volare
It’s a bit hard to believe nowadays, but when the Chrysler F-body platform (Dodge Aspen & Plymouth Volare) was introduced in mind-1976, these were considered compact cars. All a matter of perspective, I guess. A bit hefty for a… more»
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Reach For The Sky! – 1968 Peter Pirsch Ladder Truck
Diversity is the name of the game here at Barn Finds. Recently I posted an article about a 1968 Morris Mini. Hailing from the same year is a vehicle that is the complete polar opposite to the Mini. Possessing… more»
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Basic Bird: 1977 Pontiac Firebird
Listed for sale here on eBay is this 1977 Pontiac Firebird. Located in Cypress, Texas, and being sold with a clear title this car has experienced some spirited bidding. With 3 days remaining there have been 29 bids placed… more»
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Roadside Sighting: 1976 Oldsmobile Starfire
“A first car”, “pizza delivery”, “the a to b go getter”. The fishbowl design from many manufacturers filled the roll of transportation to every awkward first date, trip to the beach, and going off the college journey. It just… more»
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19,000 Original Miles: 1993 Dodge Dynasty
The Dodge Dynasty is an otherwise forgettable car from the 1990s, saddled with conservative styling and hum-drum driving dynamics. But finding one with just 19,000 miles is worth taking a look at, as this car is effectively showroom new…. more»
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McQueen Style Hangar Queen: 1929 Plymouth Coupe
When scouting for barn finds, it sometimes helps to expand your definition of a barn. Take for example airplane hangars. Many pilots are also car nuts, and they often park their four wheeled collectibles right beside the ones with… more»
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Not Just Decals: 1983 Hurst Oldsmobile
Believe it or not, there are some really cool early eighties collectible cars floating around out there. Take for example this 1983 Hurst Oldsmobile currently for sale on eBay in Demopolis, Alabama. While many “special” cars of this era… more»
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Grandfathers Pride and Joy: 1950 Desoto Custom
We as automotive enthusiasts have all heard or have a story about the car our grandfather owned. This 1950 Desoto Custom was owned by the seller’s grandfather to which he took ownership of in 1989. The car was well… more»
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Ultra Low Mileage Survivor! 1972 Ford F-100
If everything in the ad for this truck is accurate, you may be looking at one of the cleanest, mostly original 5th generation Ford trucks ever. Found here on eBay with a current bid over $10,000, the truck is… more»
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Shorty Style: 1978 Chevrolet G20
Shorty vans will always make for an interesting project, as they represent a segment of classic vehicles that hasn’t ever been duplicated. The short wheel base and frequency with which they were customized in any number of ways will… more»
