Tidy presentation, a V8 under the hood, and affordability. It is sometimes difficult to bring those three traits together in a classic purchase, but this 1976 Mercury Cougar XR-7 does a respectable job of trying. It is guaranteed to… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Original Fuelie: 1964 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
When it comes to the question of desirability, American classics don’t come much better than this 1964 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible. It is a genuine “Fuelie” featuring some factory options that help it to tick many of the boxes that… more»
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Bug + Trailer: 1967 Volkswagen Beetle
One shortcoming that is often cited when people discuss the iconic Volkswagen Beetle is a general lack of luggage space. However, this ’67 Bug addressed that issue, courtesy of its custom trailer. It adds versatility when it is needed,… more»
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Candy Orange Survivor: 1974 Honda QA50 K2
Candy Orange sounds like a stage name, but it was in fact the only color available on Honda’s QA50 in 1974. Sometimes, not having a choice is easier; just give me what you’ve got, and that’ll work. This 1974… more»
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Nova Survivor: 1962 Chevrolet Chevy II
By 1962, Chevrolet had two players in the burgeoning compact car market. First was the unconventional Corvair (rear-mounted, air-cooled) in 1960, followed by the more routine Chevy II a couple of years later. The Chevy II (aka Nova) was… more»
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Super Survivor: 1967 Bentley T1
Here’s one that doesn’t darken our BF doorway often, a 1967 Bentley T1. This specimen is in magnificent condition and still shows as new. The seller mentions that this automobile has had just two owners and only one servicing… more»
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Bell System Van: 1983 Dodge B150 Van 4-Speed
Ma Bell. It’s a term that most people under 40 don’t have a clue about. Most younger folks have probably never heard of the Bell System or anything related to the pre-AT&T era because they weren’t even alive in… more»
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Slant-Six Survivor? 1973 Plymouth Duster
The Plymouth Valiant was a popular compact in the 1960s. But sporty it was not. To attract younger buyers, they introduced the Duster model in 1970, a fastback that featured its own body from the cowl back. The seller… more»
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Runs Great, Ready to Work: 1945 Oliver Cletrac AD
T.J., big thanks for this catnip of a tip, so we can feature the 1945 Oliver Cletrac AD crawler for sale here on facebook Marketplace. The Cleveland Tractor Company merged with Oliver in 1944, folding its variety of tracked… more»
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Drives Like New: 1965 Buick Electra 225 Hardtop
I’ll let you in on a little secret; I turned sixty this year. My one wish? That I was as well-preserved as this 1965 Buick Electra 225 Hardtop. Mother Nature has done her worst to me, but this Buick… more»
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Cheap 5-Speed Project: 1986 Ford Mustang GT Convertible
With Fox-Body Mustangs being strong performers in the classic market, finding an affordable project candidate is often challenging. However, this ’86 GT Convertible rides to the rescue as a driver-grade vehicle that would benefit from a cosmetic refresh. It… more»
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Early BMX: 1976 Yamaha Moto-Bike
This is something you don’t see every day: a bicycle from a motorcycle manufacturer. The seller has this rare and early BMX-type bike listed as a 1974 model, but those had a solo seat, and the lower forks were… more»
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30k-Mile Museum Piece: 1962 Chevrolet Bel Air
If you wanted a new, low-frills, full-size car in 1962, the Chevrolet Bel Air was hard to beat. It was a step up from the fleet-quality Biscayne, but not as well equipped as the top-of-the-line Impala. The seller’s car… more»
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Most Useful Bike Ever? 1979 Honda CT90 Trail 90
It’s hard to go wrong with a Honda 90, they’re so versatile. They’re useful for around town, on trails, and fairly easy to carry around on your RV to poke around in campgrounds while you’re on vacation. This 1979… more»
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Villiers 37A-Powered: 1967 Cotton 250 Trials Bike
We’ve seen a few trials motorcycles here on Barn Finds over the years, and they’re an interesting segment of the motorcycle world. Riders don’t go as fast as they can through a race track; the idea is to ride… more»
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Low-Mileage Project Convertible: 1989 Cadillac Allante
The late 1980s brought us one of Cadillac’s most ambitious cars, the Allante, a Pininfarina-styled two-seater that aimed to compete with the likes of Mercedes and Jaguar. This 1989 example, now up for sale here on eBay, shows just… more»
