A dry storage discovery always sounds promising, and this 1936 Oldsmobile is a phenomenal time capsule. Although not perfect, this Olds is a grand find that appears very original. Miraculously this Oldsmobile runs! For $6,500 you can make this… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Old School Stick Shift: 1978 Dodge B200 Van
For years, I was adamant in my belief that nothing about a van was cool. Perhaps it was the trauma of my father delivering me to the front of my junior high every morning in his Econoline version of… more»
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Another Low Information Ad: 1955 Ford Pickup
California was the epicenter of cool in the postwar period. Once the destination of Dust Bowl refugees looking for a new start, the huge boom in industry and farming during and following World War II made California the preferred… more»
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Descended From An Angel: 1960 Studebaker Hawk
One of the constants in any discussion of America’s independent automakers is the fact that they had to do more with less. Lacking the development budget of the Big Three, these smaller automakers had to rely on unique designs… more»
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Far North Fiero: 1986 Pontiac Fiero GT
Sometimes craigslist surprises you. This huge free ad website has its tentacles in basically every nook and cranny of the planet, and neat things can pop up in areas you would never expect them to be. Our faithful reader… more»
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Under Cover Police Truck? 1963 Chevrolet C10
This truck has an interesting history. Currently owned by the Wapello Police Department in Wapello, Iowa, this 1963 Chevrolet Pickup is said to have originally been a military truck. Found here on facebook with a sealed bid process and… more»
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As Good As It Gets? 1985 Toyota SR5 4×4 Pickup
UPDATE 8/31/18 – This one got bid up to $24k, but didn’t meet the reserve. It has been relisted with new photos though so we will see if that makes any difference. Find the new listing here on eBay…. more»
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Maybe A Unicorn: 1965 Mustang Coupe
We feature first generation Mustangs a lot here at Barn Finds, and for good reason. Mustangs are almost the perfect car for a beginning enthusiast on a budget. Coupes are selling at affordable amounts, these cars are bone simple… more»
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A $5,300 Bargain? 1941 Chrysler New Yorker
Were you around in 1941? It was quite a year, to say the least. Other than the horrific events in December that pulled the US into WWII, there were some great things that happened that year, such as this… more»
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Rust-Free! 1966 Plymouth Valiant V-100
Different people look for different things when they’re vehicle shopping or just vehicle dreaming. The most significant consideration for me is whether a vehicle is rust-free or not. Having grown up in the upper-Midwest and having dealt with miserable… more»
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Ford’s Next Step Up: 1948 Mercury Convertible
In the old way of doing things, automakers thought they needed multiple divisions to appeal to all levels of the marketplace. Following GM’s lead, Ford and Chrysler added divisions and dealerships in an attempt to compete on a level… more»
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Fill In The Blanks: 1956 Chrysler Coupe
Sometimes the toughest part of this job is filling between the lines in the ads. Sellers often don’t know quite what they have, or they do, and they expect the buyer to know everything. Then you have us, the… more»
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Turbo Terrific: 1985 Dodge Daytona Turbo Z
The Dodge Daytona was produced from 1984 until 1993. It was released in both turbocharged and normally-aspirated form and could be considered an American version of the 1980s hot hatch in the spirit of cars developed in Japan and… more»
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Cream Puff: 1989 Corvette Convertible
More than any other American car, Corvettes are often found in cream puff condition. As an old neighbor put it when looking for a perfect Corvette for his wife, a cream puff is a car that was pampered, polished, and… more»
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One Year Only: 1989 Shelby Dakota
For those of you who aren’t dead set against anything from the 1980s, we give you this present and future collectible: a 1989 Shelby Dakota. This white lightning machine is listed on eBay with a current bid price of… more»
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It’s A Clean Machine: 1969 Pontiac GTO
In the market for a 1969 GTO? One would be hard pressed to find a nicer one than this. The price isn’t bad either. It is listed here on Craigslist for $36,500 or best offer. Located in Cohoes Hill,… more»
