This is pretty cool: a 1985 Toyota Rader, a Class C motorhome that has been with just two families since new. The current owners bought it in 1987 off of the original caretakers and it’s safe to say they’ve… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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One Repaint: 1969 Ford Mustang GT350 Hertz
Rent-A-Racers remain one of the greatest marketing ploys ever conceived, a practice I wish would come back. Race on Sunday, return on Monday could be a matra for these special rental cars, as many of them saw track duty… more»
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Preserved Icon: 1948 Indian Chief
The 1948 Indian Chief motorcycle is an icon among vintage machinery, synonymous with the vast empire of American-made bikes that existed following WWII. The Indian factory was located in Springfield, Mass., and with even Harley-Davidson struggling to stay afloat… more»
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Passed Inspection In 1978: 1963 Oldsmobile Starfire
Said to have been put into storage 39 years ago, this 1963 Pontiac Starfire was recently pulled from its slumber and given what sounds like a thorough once-over to get it back on the road. Said to be ready… more»
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Like A Rocket: 1950 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight
After World War Two ended, GM’s designers and engineers must have been anxious to get back to designing and building cars. This 1950 Oldsmobile 88’s bold styling and powerful engine exemplify this enthusiasm. The 1950 Eighty-Eight is often described… more»
BF EXCLUSIVE: 1984 Ford Escort Wagon
Believe it or not, the Ford Escort was Ford’s first American-made front-wheel drive car. This 1984 Ford Escort diesel wagon has been stored for 20 years so it’ll need to be pulled out and checked over before the next… more»
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Charming Survivor: 1976 Chevrolet Chevette
I happen to agree with the seller when they mention that this is a “charming survivor of America’s oil crisis days”. This 1976 Chevrolet Chevette is listed on eBay with a single bid of $1,699 and there is no reserve. It’s… more»
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One-Family Owned: 1978 Datsun 620
Car or truck, big or small – we like ’em all here at Barn Finds. This one happens to be a small truck which I personally have a soft spot for these days. This is a 1978 Datsun 620… more»
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Movie Maven: 1962 Ford Galaxie 500
Sometimes having a car be in a movie can add a lot to its value and sometimes it may not make a huge difference. This 1962 Ford Galaxie 500 is listed on eBay with bids of just over $3,000… more»
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Rare 4-Speed: 1978 Chevrolet Malibu
This 1978 Malibu is said by the seller to be one of only 94 built in 1978 with a V8 and a 4-speed manual transmission at GM’s Oshawa plant. Other cars with the same combination were likely built elsewhere… more»
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One Family Caddy: 1963 Coupe De Ville
Having spent its entire life with one family this breathtaking ’63 Coupe De Ville is about as mint as anyone could hope for. Listed as having 31,500 miles, this Caddy appears to be a well-maintained survivor that needs nothing… more»
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1 Of 1,275: 1978 Plymouth Road Runner
Meep-Meep. By 1975 the once powerful and still legendary Road Runner was relegated to being basically a graphics package on the new Volaré. This 1978 Plymouth Road Runner is listed on eBay with an unmet starting bid of, gulp,… more»
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Survivor! 1977 Ford Bronco Sport Half-Cab
Talk about a 70’s survivor! This 1977 Ford Bronco has the look with the flat and faded paint along with the contrasting rally stripe. There were quite a few first generation Broncos produced between 1966 and 1977 but very… more»
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Drop Top Woody: 1946 Chrysler Town and Country
What could be better than finding an original condition woody? How about a convertible woody?! Last registered in 1960, this Town and Country is a very reasonable condition restoration project that would be the best of both worlds. Very… more»
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Put Away Dry: 1993 GMC Typhoon
The GMC Typhoon and its pickup sibling the Syclone are such special trucks, true performance machines that have held their values seemingly since new (they are that good). However, they’re also prone to abuse and over-zealous modifications, a temptation… more»
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Titled by Bradley: 1975 Bradley GT
It looks like lightning has struck twice, as we have yet another Bradley-built GT that appears about a thousand times better than any of the hack-jobs built by DIYers. We just featured a late-production example that seems similar to… more»
