Many enthusiasts consider a long-term ownership history a critical factor when searching for a classic to park in their garage. This 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air 4-Door Hardtop comfortably ticks that box, having been part of the same family since… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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“Mint Condition”: 1971 Mercury Cougar XR-7
One of my fears is someday having a medical issue that’ll keep me from enjoying my oddball collection of oddball vehicles. It happens more often than you may think, and that’s supposedly the case with this “mint condition” 1971… more»
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Nicest One Left? 1969 Ford Falcon Futura
The Ford Falcon was perhaps the best-selling U.S.-built compact car of the 1960s (that’s before the Mustang came along). Launched in 1960, Ford delivered just shy of half a million copies in 1961, before new competition began to take… more»
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60K Miles: 1979 Pontiac Bonneville Brougham
Located in the Nottingham, New Hampshire area but with an Iowa title, this 1979 Pontiac Bonneville Brougham is said to have 59,786 miles. It appears to be a low-mile car, at least as far as can be determined by… more»
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8-Door Hauler: 1965 Ford Econoline Van
The seller only lays down 17 words in their description, three short lines of text. That’s a bummer compared to some folks who write paragraph after paragraph. Then again, this one provides pretty nice photos, so it makes up… more»
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All Original? 1955 Studebaker President Speedster
I’ve always appreciated when a carmaker appreciates their own product. A few modern automakers still seem to get it: Jeep hides “Easter Eggs,” little reminders all over their various models about Jeep’s rich history. You can hardly look at… more»
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*Plane Not Included: Updated 1963 Ford Futura
This was such a cool leading photo that I couldn’t resist showing it. We all know the plane isn’t included in the $17,500 asking price for this 1963 Ford Futura Sports Sedan, but hey, a guy can dream. I… more»
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Slant-Six Survivor: 1962 Dodge Lancer
Plymouth launched the Valiant in 1960 as its first entry in the hot new compact car market. Dodge followed suit the next year with a badge-engineered version called the Lancer (the nameplate was used just a few years earlier… more»
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Sport Series Survivor? 1962 Chrysler 300
The Chrysler 300 Letter Series is the forerunner of the popular muscle car movement of the 1960s. From 1955 to 1965, they were trimmed like New Yorkers but performed at a higher level. To boost overall sales, Chrysler cooked… more»
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1-of-199: 1967 Ford F250 4×4 Pickup
We see our share of classics crossing our desks at Barn Finds where sellers make bold rarity claims. Some don’t stand up to close scrutiny, but those confirmed by documentary evidence are worth more than a passing glance. This… more»
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1 of 2,215: Rare 1955 Willys Bermuda
Willys Motors is remembered most for its success in producing the Jeep for both military and commercial consumption. But they were in the automobile business for a time, too, including the compact Bermuda, which was the end of the… more»
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48K-Mile FWD Survivor : 1979 Subaru DL Wagon
Talk about preservation, wow! This car won’t turn the crank for too many Barn Finds readers since it isn’t an American muscle car or a pickup, but for those of us who like unusual vehicles, this rust-free 5-speed 1979… more»
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1990 Dodge Power Ram W250 LE 4×4 Diesel
As if a person needed another reason to visit impossibly beautiful Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, that’s where this black 1990 Dodge Power Ram W250 LE 4×4 Diesel pickup is located. Fly in and drive it home, listening to that sweet… more»
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Nicest One Left? 1985 Chrysler LeBaron
The LeBaron moniker dates to the 1930s in the Chrysler/Imperial portfolio. After a run as a mid-size luxury car in the late 1970s/early 1980s, the LeBaron shifted to Chrysler’s smaller “K” platform in 1982, switching to front wheel drive… more»
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Spectacular Survivor: 1971 Cadillac Coupe DeVille
Chevrolet’s new tagline in 1971 was, “You’ve changed, we’ve changed,” and it was appropriate as their full-size B-body cars got a big makeover and now started to resemble those designed and assembled by their upscale cousins at Cadillac. Size… more»
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Trophy Winner: 1982 Dodge Aries SE Wagon
We’ve seen our share of Chrysler K-Cars here on Barn Finds over the years, but not many have been trophy-winning examples. I know, a K-Car in a car show? And it won a trophy? This 1982 Dodge Aries SE… more»
