In the world of performance sedans, the Chevy Celebrity is not often cited as an example of high-horsepower peope movers. And that’s OK – the Celebrity wasn’t intended to be a hot rod, and most of them served dutifully… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Fin’tastic! 1960 Plymouth Deluxe Suburban
The Deluxe Suburban was the lowest-level trim for the Suburban line for Plymouth in 1960, below the Custom Suburban and the top of the line Sport Suburban, which would have been equivalent to their Fury line. This 1960 Plymouth Deluxe… more»
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Rich American: 1963 Rambler American 330
This blue beauty is a 1963 Rambler American 330 and it has 19,813 miles! This time machine is listed on eBay with a current bid price of (are you sitting down?) over $6,600 and the reserve isn’t even met… more»
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Lame Duck: 1956 Studebaker President
The Studebaker President name would go away after 1958 and the basic design didn’t change much in its last three years, making these cars the last of their kind; lame ducks, if you will. This is a 1956 Studebaker President and it’s… more»
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Sanded For No Reason: 1959 Cadillac Sedan Deville
What way can you make an American automotive icon bigger than its reputation and large fins? Add a couple more doors into the mix! This Sedan Deville is original, and was likely not too bad of a survivor, until… more»
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$550! 1986 Ford EXP
Just when you thought that you had seen it all, here’s a 1986 Ford EXP. This raucous little racer (well..).. is on Craigslist with an asking price of $550. The EXP was made for the 1982 to 1988 model… more»
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History Included: 1942 Cadillac Series 61 Fastback
We often wish we knew the history of old cars like this Cadillac listed for sale on eBay. Well, it seems Clinton Filson started a business in 1891 in Seattle selling supplies to miners headed up to the Alaska gold rush…. more»
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Funky Fuel Fiat Farmin’: 1972 Oliver 1365
If you were “born in a barn”, as your mom used to say when you left the door open, or if you just grew up on a farm, you know Oliver tractors. This 1972 Oliver 1365 Diesel is listed on… more»
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Big Blue Survivor! 1971 Chrysler New Yorker
Here’s a big blue cruiser that’s very original and its being offered at no reserve with a very low opening bid of only $1,000. It’s located in Happy Valley, Oregon (I would have sworn that was in Pennsylvania, especially with… more»
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Nun Better: 1989 Buick LaSabre
Like many of you, I remember when 1989 Buicks were new cars, and like so many others, were boring examples of General Motors Malaise era design. Appliance cars for sure – though they do have their fans. This ad… more»
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Cherished Equestrian: 1973 Ford Maverick
How many times in your life have you looked back at a car only to realize that it had become old, and uncommon to see? As time marches on, the cars you remember seeing as new, become rarer and… more»
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One of 579: 1992 Camaro Highway Patrol
Although the era in which police departments across the USA chose to invest in specialized, high-performance machines was far too short, it is possible to find the occassional Fox Body Mustang cop car up for grabs. Harder to find… more»
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Honest Autobox: 1973 BMW 3.0CS
When visiting the team at Oxford Motorcars this week, I noticed a gorgeous BMW 3.0CS on the lift, much like this one that Barn Finds reader Dennis C sent in. The reason it was in the shop? A manual transmission swap…. more»
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Free Horse with House: 1987 Wheel Horse 252-H
Keep an open mind with this one! This 1987 Wheel Horse 252-H is now 30-years old and it was found in a barn, or a shed, actually, under a cover. Plus, this tip was sent in by a Barn… more»
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Missing Stripes? 1977 Pontiac LeMans Can Am
My eyes may be deceiving me, but I do not see the iconic stripes gracing the hood and doors of this Pontiac LeMans that’s said to be an original “Can Am” package car. Spotted by Barn Finds reader Pat L., this… more»
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Incredible Survivor: 1939 Ford V8 Deluxe Fordor Sedan
Look what Jamie found! This Ford is truly an amazing survivor, whether it’s a survivor since new or from restoration over 50 years ago. Thanks Jamie! This car really is like it just drove out of a time machine…. more»
