This 1972 Chevrolet Nova is a two-owner Californian survivor car that has sparked some interest since it was listed for sale. You will find the Nova listed for sale here on eBay. It is located in San Juan Capistrano,… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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30K Mile Original: 1968 Ford Mustang V8
Over the past few years, I have been in the market for a ’65 to ’68 Mustang. I like original cars so they are usually what I gravitate to. In a lot of cases when I see a Mustang being… more»
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390 4V Barn Find: 1967 Ford Galaxie 500
While he doesn’t specify a time frame, it appears from the owner’s comments that this 1967 Ford Galaxie has been in storage for an extended period. It has been brought out of hiding, and the owner is now looking… more»
Long and Low (Miles): 1976 Cadillac Fleetwood 75
For over fifty years, from 1936 to 1987, few cars in America conferred as much instant respect as a Cadillac Fleetwood 75 limousine. These stately, factory-built limos quietly proclaimed that whoever was inside was somebody. Well, you’re somebody, too, and if… more»
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56,412 Miles: 1976 Mercury Cougar XR7
Lurking under this cover is a nice car that is looking for a new home. It has been owned by the current owner for 30 years, but the car has been sitting in storage in a heated garage for… more»
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Hard to Find: 1984 Ford Falcon XE S Pack Wagon
A few days ago I wrote about a 1984 Ford Falcon XE S Pack Sedan, and today I’m bringing you the story of its sibling, the XE Falcon S Pack Station Wagon. This car brings back some fond memories… more»
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Rare Air: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
This is a different take on a Corvette than my past articles. For sale is a 1963 Chevrolet Corvette convertible with factory air conditioning. It has a current bid price of $50,300 with the reserve not yet met. Mileage… more»
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Unique Fire Fighter: 1956 Ford C500 Fire Truck
We’ve featured a few firefighting appliances here on Barn Finds, but we haven’t had anything quite like this one. I have to thank Barn Finders Marc and Peter R for spotting this one for us because this is an… more»
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Completely Original: 1951 Crosley Super Sport
What do Boy George, Art Linkletter, Humphrey Bogart, Gloria Swanson, and Dwight D Eisenhower have in common? The answer is that they have all owned a Crosley at one time or another. If you would like to join this… more»
Perfectly Preserved: 58K-Mile 1985 Toyota Celica GT
My favorite classes in college, where I majored in Historic Preservation, had to do with the study of material culture. Essentially, material culture is the stuff we make, use, save, and throw away, and you can learn a lot about… more»
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Not Stock: 7K Miles Porsche 911 Speedster
This 1989 Porsche 911 Speedster leaves me somewhat conflicted, as it’s a genuine low-mileage example but it’s been significantly modified under the engine lid. Sporting a mere 7,000 miles from new, the seller calls it an investment grade example… more»
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360 Swap Sleeper: 1987 Dodge Charger
This 1987 Dodge Charger is an attractive sleeper, with subdued exterior looks hiding a thundering Chrysler 360 V8 engine under the hood. The conversion looks very well done, with the upgraded V8 paired to a 518 automatic with overdrive…. more»
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Museum Condition, Bargain Price: 1988 Ford Taurus LX
While two-door personal luxury cars seemed to be where the sales were in the 1970s, in the 1980s it was the four-door mid-size cars where the action was. Ford had a pretty good contender in the early to mid-eighties with… more»
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Italian Stallion: 1985 Maserati Biturbo
The 1985 model year was the last one in which the Maserati Biturbo would carry Weber carburetor, as from 1986 the car wore Weber-Marelli fuel injection in a bid to improve engine emissions, power, responsiveness, and reliability. This Biturbo… more»
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R2 Clone: 1963 Studebaker Lark
Update – The seller has updated their ad to state that this Lark is an R2 clone. It’s supercharger is stated to be a McCullough blower. In 1963 Studebaker added the R1 and R2 engine options to the vehicle range,… more»
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Cleaned Up Nicely: 1962 International Scout 80
This 1962 International Scout 80 had been sitting in storage for more than 20 years before the current owner purchased it in 2017. He then worked on getting the vehicle to the stage where it runs and drives, but… more»
