I have actually been to Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada where this 1929 Ford Model A Coupe is located. It was quite a drive, especially in a car with over 250,000 miles on it at the time. It’s beautiful country… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Retired Forest Ranger: 1974 Jeep CJ6
Here’s a Jeep you don’t see often: the long wheelbase CJ6, in extremely nice condition following years of duty in the U.S. Forest Service. It strikes me as an intriguing alternative to a Toyota Landcruiser hardtop of the same… more»
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Success Story: A Tale of Three 1978 Thunderbirds
Shortly after featuring a low mileage 1979 Ford Thunderbird, you can see Scotty’s post here, reader BillO posted a photo in the comments section of a 1978 Thunderbird that he just so happened to find here on Barn Finds…. more»
BF EXCLUSIVE: 1986 Pontiac Grand Prix 2+2
Those of you who are into racing most likely already know about the rare 1986 Pontiac Grand Prix 2+2. This example is located in Delaware, Ohio and it’s being listed as a Barn Finds Exclusive by Chris K. who… more»
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One-Wheel-Drive: 1971 Rokon RT-140
Here’s an unusual one, at least in the Rokon world. This 1971 Rokon RT-140 is listed on eBay with bids of just over $200 but the reserve isn’t met. It’s located in Sussex, New Jersey and you can fly in… more»
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King Of Cool: 1958 Dodge Sweptside
Chevy had the stylized pickup market cornered with their Cameo pickup and the Dodge boys wanted in on that market, even though it was a relatively tiny one. This 1958 Dodge Sweptside is the result of their experiment. This… more»
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Real Deal Barn Find: 1934 Harley VLD
There is a stretch of valley as you pass the Oregon border on I5 where you know you are in California. Only a handful of miles before it had been green and luscious, and now there is a twinge… more»
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Genuine X33: 1969 Camaro Z/28 RS
When I first spotted this Camaro Z/28 I couldn’t help but wonder why it only has 37k original miles. Then I read the seller’s description and discovered that the original 302 V8 was damaged and replaced when the car… more»
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Special Order Buckskin: 1977 Chevy Corvette
I’m a sucker for special-order or rare paint colors, and this 1977 Chevy Corvette is such a car. However, the rarity of the paint code may be undermined by the fact it’s not original (based on the seller’s description)…. more»
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Amazing Survivor: 1977 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
This beautiful Camaro Z28 is claimed to have only covered 9,300 miles since new! That’s easy to believe when you look at the photos. This thing looks like it just came out of the dealer’s showroom. As such, the… more»
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Classifieds Find: 1973 Chrysler Newport Survivor
We’ve had some interesting finds showing up in the BF Classifieds lately, like this 1973 Chrysler Newport Survivor. Something like this wouldn’t normally jump out at me, but when was the last time you found a low mileage survivor… more»
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Still Gorgeous: 1940 Ford Tudor Sedan
Automobile design is a fickle thing. Some designs become instant classics, while others flop entirely. Ford had a long string of styling winners. Part of the reason was Edsel Ford’s eye for design and his good sense to hire… more»
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Crate Find: 1977 Triumph Bonneville With Zero Miles!
This auction is for a brand-new, in the crate 1977 Triumph Silver Jubilee Limited Edition bike, literally preserved in its shipping wrapper, never opened. The Silver Jubilee was built to commemorate the first 25 years of Queen Elizabeth II’s… more»
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28,000 Original Miles: 1972 Suzuki LJ10
When I purchased my 1981 Toyota HiAce a few years ago, I may have mentioned the individual I purchased it from maintained about 20 acres of automobiles on his property. The cars and trucks were all in various states… more»
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330-HP 390 V8: 1965 Mercury Park Lane Marauder
Normally when we think of a Park Lane from this era we automatically think of it having a breezeway – operable back window. This 1965 Mercury Park Lane Marauder is an exception. This great looking car is listed on… more»
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The Consequences Of Poor Storage: 1940 Buick Special Sport Phaeton
One of the horrors of this job is seeing how poor storage choices can accelerate the erosion of an otherwise restorable automobile. A perfect example would be this 1940 Buick Special Sport Phaeton for sale on eBay out of… more»
