The G-body series of the Dodge Daytona remains an unsung hero of the 1980s hot hatch wars. While the Volkswagen GTI and the Toyota Celica got all the glory, Dodge was actually churning out a fairly compelling sport compact… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Fun In The Sun! 1966 Ford Galaxie Convertible
This! I’ll admit it, while I’m not an overt Ford fan, I have my favorites, and the 1966 Galaxie 500 is one of those that I hold in high esteem. And today’s discovery, courtesy of Mitchell G., is a… more»
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1 of 2? 1959 Chevrolet Impala Convertible Fuelie
Does the perfect classic actually exist? Is there a car with a combination of looks, condition, rarity, and specifications that places it seemingly beyond criticism? Those are the questions posed by this 1959 Chevrolet Impala Convertible. Not only does… more»
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9,800 Original Miles? 1967 Plymouth Fury III
Some claims made by sellers must be taken at face value. This is especially true when the subject turns to odometer readings. Someone can state that their classic has an extraordinarily low mileage. However, unless they hold documentation confirming… more»
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$1,750 Wagon! 1974 Ford Pinto Wagon
If it isn’t $32,500 for a 1974 Pinto Runabout, this 1974 Ford Pinto Wagon is on the other end of the spectrum at $1,750! I’m not sure what’s going on with some parts being dull and some shiny, but… more»
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Factory Dump Bed? 1951 Willys 4×4 Pickup
Have any of you seen a dump bed on a Willys pickup? The seller refers to it as a factory option, but I can’t find anything about it other than a mention of the ’57 pickups having one as… more»
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Bike In A Box: 1983 Honda Motocompo
We’ve seen 10 of these unusual “trunk bikes” over the years here on Barn Finds, and I like to show another one every few months, just to shake things up a bit. That’s how I roll, on eight-inch tires…… more»
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Rare Two-Door: 1962 Ford Falcon Wagon
We’ve only seen two or three examples of a 1962 Ford Falcon Two-Door (or Tudor) Wagon here on Barn Finds over the years. And one two-door sedan delivery version, which would be the ultimate, at least for me. The… more»
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40k Original Miles: 1958 Ford Fairlane 500 Skyliner
Vehicle manufacturers in the early 2000s made a song and dance about producing cars with retractable metal roofs. However, Ford beat them to the punch by decades with cars like this 1958 Fairlane 500 Skyliner. It offered buyers a… more»
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Show Condition: 1982 Lincoln Continental Mark VI Signature Series
Show condition. It is a bold claim to make when a classic has over four decades under its belt. However, it is the claim made by the seller of this 1982 Lincoln Continental Mark VI Signature Series. The photos… more»
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88k Original Miles: 1968 AMC Ambassador SST
Classics from dry climates tend to attract above-average attention when they hit the market, because they are the vehicles less likely to be the victims of major rust issues. That makes this 1968 AMC Ambassador SST worth a close… more»
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White Tux: 1983 Chrysler New Yorker Fifth Avenue
White is an interesting color for a top-of-the-line luxury car, but the 1980s was the era of white cars with white wheels, and that’s what this 1983 Chrysler New Yorker Fifth Avenue is dressed in. I think of it… more»
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1957 Continental Mark II Slumbers in an Old Showroom
I’ve always wanted to own a Continental Mark II, one of the prettiest and best-built American cars ever. These exclusive vehicles cost $10,000 new and were virtually hand assembled. Reportedly, Ford lost $1,000 on every one. Not many Mark… more»
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18k-Mile Survivor: 1969 Plymouth Satellite
There’s sort of a fine line between offering too little or too much information when selling a car. Sometimes, when the seller writes a short book, it becomes hard to follow and often redundant. On the other hand, when… more»
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20K Original Miles: 1986 Chevrolet Corvette Z51
There are still few cars that offer as much value and can be acquired in showroom-new condition as the C4 Chevrolet Corvette. The fact that you can still buy one that is practically new in the wrapper with all… more»
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Best One Left? 1985 Chevrolet Corvette With 29k Original Miles
We’re no strangers at Barn Finds to situations where a seller will claim that the classic they are seeking to send to a new home is the best example left on the planet. Some of those claims, to be… more»
