As wonderful as it was for its time, the Model T was no beauty queen. By the time the last of these landmark cars were rolling off the assembly lines in late May, 1927, it was obvious to even… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Rust Free 4×4: 1991 Mercury Topaz LTS 4WD
The late-80s and early-90s was an interesting time for automakers, and especially for U.S. automakers. Ford had a mega hit with the Taurus/Sable and I’ve always thought of a car like this 1991 Mercury Topaz LTS 4WD as a… more»
BF EXCLUSIVE: 1967 Buick LeSabre
This handsome 1967 Buick LeSabre came in by way of Barn Finds reader John, who notes it belonged to his grandmother and was parked starting in 1994. It’s purported to be an honest survivor-grade car that ran well when it was… more»
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Forward Control Cool: 1965 Dodge A100 Pickup
The seller says that this 1965 Dodge A100 Pickup is from Arizona so rust is at a minimum, that’s always good to hear about an old vehicle. This one is listed on Hemmings with a not inexpensive $11,000 asking… more»
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Golden Opportunities: 1966 Pontiac LeMans
At a glance, you can almost imagine a GTO badge on this Pontiac. For some of us, this old LeMans listed on eBay would be a great driver. It could take us back to our younger days, driving the kind… more»
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Original Paint: 1938 Harley-Davidson Knucklehead
It’s a rare occurrence to find factory applied paint on anything that is eighty years old, let alone an old motorcycle. Most of these bikes were ridden in all types of weather and eventually parked in less than ideal… more»
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Package Deal: 1964 Pontiac LeMans Convertible And A Boat
Who doesn’t like a 2-for-1 sale? Most of us are bargain hunters and this is an unusual pairing: a 1964 Pontiac LeMans Convertible and a 1959 Aerocraft Boat. The seller has them both listed in the same Craigslist post,… more»
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White Delight: 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500SL
Back in 1991, I had a white 300E and it was a great car. It would have been much more fun to have a 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500SL like this one that’s posted on Craigslist. The photos and text can… more»
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Hello, Old Friend: 1987 Shelby Charger Revisited
Writing about past posts is always an exercise in creativity, as we have to give the readers something in the way of an update about a previously posted car. In the case of this 1987 Shelby Charger that we… more»
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Turbo 4-Speed: 1984 Pontiac Sunbird Convertible
While finding a Cavalier convertible isn’t too challenging (but getting harder), its corporate sibling the Sunbird is far more obscure and near impossible to find in Turbo form. This is a bit of a unicorn, if you fancy GM… more»
BF EXCLUSIVE: 1960 Chrysler Windsor Golden Lion
This cool 1960 Chrysler Windsor was inherited by reader Charles S. in January of 2015. In his words: By mid April 2015 I had the car running, and by the end of May it was driving. The all original… more»
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Modified Survivor: 1958 VW Beetle
This 1958 VW Beetle is listed by the seller as a preserved California example, sporting the requisite amounts of patina that has become synonymous with the air-cooled rat rod crowd. Although this rough exterior seems too good to be… more»
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Options Are Everything: 1973 Corvette 454 Convertible
Options are everything when considering a vintage Corvette. The difference between a base engine car with an automatic and little else and either a fully optioned or ordered for competition car is considerable. Sadly, as the seventies wore on,… more»
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BMW Fighter: 1975 Chevrolet Nova LN
It’s hard to believe now but 1975 was a turning point for both GM and Ford. GM was offering up this 1975 Chevrolet Nova LN for buyers wishing to buy American but have a more European experience. This example… more»
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Vista Cruiser Cousin: 1965 Buick Sport Wagon
As a fan of sporty cars and wagons, a car like this 1965 Buick Sport Wagon seems like the best of both worlds. It’s almost like the old Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup commercials, “You got sport on my wagon!”… more»
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Granite State Tradition: Annual Boat & Auto Auction
In what has become somewhat of an annual tradition, a group of boating and car enthusiasts in New Hampshire host an annual auction with a surprisingly good assortment of classic automobiles for sale. There’s also a healthy selection of… more»
