For the 1970 model year, American car manufacturers were on fire! Chrysler was building the last of the NASCAR dominating winged warriors, GM was building hot LS6 equipped Chevelles and Ford was building the track-ready Boss 302! While I’d… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Just 998 Miles! 1968 AMC Rambler American 440 Wagon
Grab your thesaurus to describe this pristine time machine. This Rambler Wagon has been detailed and looks nicer than it did when it was new in the dealer’s showroom. It is said to have rambled less than 100 miles… more»
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Light Utility Vehicle: 1975 Chevrolet LUV
In the 1970s, even the world’s largest corporation was starting to see signs of foreign cars and trucks sneaking into their world, and into their profits, and this 1975 Chevrolet LUV is a product of that worrisome time for… more»
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$3,700: 1988 Nissan Pulsar NX SE Sportbak
I can’t think of a car that is universally-loved, one with such a jaw-dropping design that there isn’t a living human who isn’t nuts over it. The closest thing I can think of is a Series-1 Jaguar E-Type convertible… more»
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Collection Of Seven Camaros Up For Grabs!
Second generation Camaros and their Trans AM cousins have been on the rise for the past few years, and with their climbing values, we’ve seen an increased interest in 3rd generation Camaros as well. As a matter of fact,… more»
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Beholder Beauty: 1974 AMC Javelin
There are examples every day that proves the adage “Beauty is in the eye of the Beholder”. Me, for example. I think I’m relatively handsome – but few others seem to agree. The same is true of practically any… more»
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High Compression M110: Mercedes 280TE Euro-Spec
It may be hard to keep track of the variety of W123-platform Mercedes that are available to purchase, so we’ll drill it down for you: this one, featuring the Euro-spec M110 motor paired to a manual transmission, is the… more»
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Only Original Once: 1966 Jaguar E-Type
Bidding has already crested $65,000 for this supposedly unrestored 1966 Jaguar E-Type in Florida. Said to be a two-owner car since new and largely undisturbed, the car wears one of the best colors and features desirable early model features… more»
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Diesel Duty: 1990 Mazda B2200 SE-5
1990 is fairly new for vehicles here at Barn Finds but when something interesting, useful, and fairly cheap comes up it’s hard to resist. This 1990 Mazda B2200 SE-5 Diesel pickup can be found on Craigslist, or here on… more»
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Pickled 1970 Plymouth Hemi ‘Cuda!
If the Hemi Challenger from earlier got you excited, but was just a tad too expensive or was the wrong body style for your taste, this 1970 Plymouth Barracuda might be more to your liking! It’s still a Hemi… more»
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Daily-Friendly Classic: Preserved BMW 528e
The E28-platform of BMW’s 5-Series sedan is often written about glowingly, and for good reason: hugely reliable engines; all-day highway cruising ability; many of them outfitted with a manaul transmission; plentiful spares and parts are reasonable; the list goes… more»
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The Real Deal: 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T Hemi
You don’t have to be a Mopar fanatic to appreciate this incredible find that recently popped up on eBay. You see, this 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T isn’t just a real deal Hemi car, but a low mileage survivor! It… more»
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Dealer’s Personal Stock: 6K Mile 1984 Corvette
This gorgeous 1984 Chevrolet Corvette has just 6,778 original miles and is said to be part of a dealer’s private collection of Corvettes that will be put up for sale. I’ve seen this phenomenon a few times, even locally,… more»
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5-Speed Diesel: 1984 Ford Escort Wagon
If a person were looking for a car that gets better MPG than a 750 Honda motorcycle, this 1984 Ford Escort Wagon diesel 5-speed is it. Or, it was one choice in the 1980s. This mpg king is on… more»
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Twin-Stick Faux Ragtop: 1963 Rambler American
As the last year of the second-generation cars, this 1963 Rambler American is a drivable project car. It’s listed on eBay in Chula Vista, California with a bid of $1,000 and a buy it now price of $2,500.
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Autorama Centerpiece: 11.5 Mile 1963 Chevrolet Impala
As a writer, I don’t really like to re-hash other folks stories unless it is a REALLY good topic. I much prefer writing my own original stories, but sometimes there are things that someone else has already covered that… more»
