Have you ever seen insects from the Cretaceous era, preserved in amber as if time just stopped? This ’74 Dodge Charger, which has been treated to a time-stopping (not really) layer of clear coat, is like one of those… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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4WD, 5-Speed, No Rust! 1986 Subaru GL Wagon
As an incurable Subaru lover, I can’t believe that I don’t have a 4WD GL wagon yet. This nice 1986 Subaru GL 4WD 5-Speed Wagon is listed on eBay and is located in Sparks, Nevada. The reserve hasn’t been met yet… more»
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Sleeping Beauty: 1954 Pontiac Star Chief
Perhaps worthy of a good kiss, this 1954 Pontiac Star Chief is described as a “sleeping beauty” by the seller. Apparently tucked away for many years, this Pontiac is a solid condition driver with a lot of recent maintenance…. more»
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Last of the Special Orders: 1978 Ferrari 308
This 1978 Ferrari 308 stands out not only for its maintained condition and low mileage but also for its history as a special-order car that reflects the desires of a particular (or peculiar?) first owner. The 308 has a… more»
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BF AUCTION: 1987 Toyota FX16 GT-S
We are excited to present the first official Barn Finds auction! To kick things off, I’ve decided to list one of my own cars. Yes, it’s a Toyota, but this isn’t just any old Toyota. The FX16 was built… more»
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42k Mile Survivor: 1977 Ford Bronco
The last year for the first generation Bronco, 1977 marked the end of the first chapter of what would be a 30 year run for Ford’s iconic SUV. Reportedly a 42,000 mile original survivor, the ad states that this Bronco “began… more»
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Hello Kitty! 1977 Reliant Kitten Van
If you’re like me, and let’s hope that you’re not for your family’s sake, you love anything unusual like this. Yes, even if it’s in a country other than the US. Barn Finds is read around the world and… more»
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Ziebart Need Not Apply: 1981 AMC Concord
In 1978, the AMC Hornet was replaced by the AMC Concord, and by the early 1980s, AMC had quite the versatile lineup of vehicles. Between the Concord and Eagle models alone, pretty much any car you could want was… more»
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True Collector’s Item: 1978 Buick Riviera Anniversary
Wearing a two-tone-with a stripe paint job, vinyl roof complete with opera windows, and five spoke rally type wheels, this mint Buick is the epitome of late ’70s style. This stunning example from the 1970s, which could be otherwise… more»
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Would You Drive It? 8,600-Mile 1975 Oldsmobile 98
How low-mileage do you think a car needs to be to buy it with the intention of keeping the odometer rolling as slowly as possible? I’m pondering whether the 8,600 miles shown on this ’75 Oldsmobile 98 is too… more»
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GTS Turbo Power! 1987 Plymouth Reliant Wagon
“If you can find a better car, buy it”, said Lee Iacocca in the 1980s when he was peddling Chrysler’s savior vehicles – the versatile K-car. Or, better yet, build it! This 1987 Plymouth Reliant Wagon has a little… more»
EXCLUSIVE: 1974 Triumph TR6
Sold new to R. Gilman from Puhler Pontiac/Triumph in Rochester NY in Sept. 1974. Mr. Gilman had it rustproofed at delivery and only kept it for about six months before it was purchased by Mr. Hammond, also from Rochester… more»
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Jade Jewelry: 1976 Ford Thunderbird
So pull that cover back and show this green beauty! By 1976, the Ford Thunderbird had gone from being a sporty personal luxury car to a monstrously large luxury coupe. It was still pretty cool, though, and 52,935 of… more»
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AM Radio Included: 1983 Mercury Lynx
Despite once roaming American roads in vast quantities, economy cars from the 80s are scarcely seen today. But if you were to spot one, it wouldn’t surprise me to learn it was a 1980s-era Ford Escort (extra points if… more»
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Restored King Cab: 1979 Datsun 620
As they (they = people with a lot of experience buying old vehicles) say, always buy the nicest example that you can find, instead of getting something cheap that needs a ton of work. Let someone else do the… more»
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Snowflake Creampuff: 1,900 Mile 1978 Pontiac Bonneville
This picture could easily have been taken on a Pontiac dealer’s lot in 1978, but actually, it is a current photo of this unbelievably low-mileage Bonneville. An otherwise largely unexciting vehicle, this two-door land yacht is as pristine as… more»
