Though normally I despise short-bed pickup trucks (unless it’s a step-side bed), I am a huge fan of square-body GM pickup trucks, especially unrestored ones. When my dad was a young adult he owned a blue 1973 GMC half-ton… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Going Bananas: 1974 Ford Mustang II
I think all of us can agree that the color makes the car. I have a preference for black cars, even though the color is a pain in the rear to keep clean. My grandfather completely restored a Model… more»
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Minty X-Body: 1973 Chevrolet Nova
On my way home from my cabin in Pike County, my mom brought up how one day today’s cars will one day be classic cars. I wonder if they will ever be appreciated as the non-muscle car automobiles from the 1960s… more»
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Original Cat: One-Family 1967 Mercury Cougar
Introduced in 1967, the Mercury Cougar was the direct sibling to the Ford Mustang. The Mustang was such a wild success, Ford decided they needed something for the Mercury folks as well and thus the Cougar was born. Though… more»
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Unrestored Short-Bed: 1971 Chevrolet C-10
These old C-10s have never been unpopular, and this one is no exception. While ’67-’72 Chevrolet pickups are relatively easy and affordable to come by, the short wheelbase models are typically the most sought after and thus often the… more»
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Mark by a Different Marque: 1980 Volvo 262C Bertone
When you think of 1980s Volvo competitors, you probably don’t usually think of Eldorados or Lincoln Marks, but those are exactly the cars that the Volvo 262C was aimed at during its 1978-81 production run. Built and trimmed by… more»
Crazy Colors: 1971 Porsche 911 Targa
I’m not necessarily a Porsche fan, however I am a fan of impeccable survivors, and cars that are blue. This 1971 Porsche 911 is all three of those things, and I can’t find anything about it I don’t like…. more»
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Underrated Classic: 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass Survivor
Its no secret that I love blue cars, so I may be a little biased here, but this 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass is a beautiful shade of blue that does nothing but good for it. With a price of $6,000… more»
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16K Miles From New: 1989 Jaguar XJS Coupe
Jaguar’s iconic XJS coupe is one of the prettiest shapes to ever grace our shores, but high cost of ownership and frequent neglect have banished these cats into used car lot hell and self-service parts yards. Too often, years… more»
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Never This Nice: 1993 Chevy Astro AWD
While not necessarily an appreciating classic, Chevy’s Astro and GMC’s Safari vans have slowly disappeared from domestic roadways. It’s a shame, as this was perhaps one of the more unsung heroes of GM’s utility van lineup. Astros like this… more»
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Single Stick: 1982 Plymouth Champ
The trouble with vintage commuter cars is most have rusted to death or been swallowed up by one too many potholes. Fortunately, someone out there took great care of an all-but-extinct 1982 Plymouth Champ, yet another hybrid of the… more»
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Do You Believe In Miracles? 1973 Triumph Spitfire
Every once in a while, something miraculous happens. These events are often so hard to believe and rare that people feel that the hand of God must have been present for the act to occur. Well, I am not… more»
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Needs A Home: 800-Mile 1978 Sachs Balboa
The great thing about my family is like me, they are always looking for classic cars, trucks, and bikes. This 1978 Sachs Balboa moped was discovered by my dad a few years ago, and it has travelled only 800… more»
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Built The Old Fashioned Way: 1927 GMC K41A Truck
Attention! This is a test. This is a test of the Barn Finds Emergency Vehicle Identification Team. This is a test to see if the readers of Barn Finds can verify that this vehicle is actually a 1927 model… more»
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Nicest One Left? 1981 Isuzu I-Mark
This unusual car doesn’t seem to have any real striking, unusual, unique features, other than the sloping rear deck. Isuzu actually has made some beautiful cars, despite what most of us have seen in the form of huge-bumper-ridden four-door… more»
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90 Year Old Chrysler For $4,000
90 years of age can reflect in many ways. Although suffering a few rough spots this 1927 Chrysler sedan is a sharp and affordable antique that is mostly complete. Clearly stored for a long time, it would seem that… more»
