Here’s one you don’t see every day: a red Chevrolet Express van, the spiritual successor to the classic G-Series and the last of its kind as it pertained to a cavernous cargo conveyance that could haul plumbing supplies on… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Three-Row Survivor: 1972 Mercury Monterey Station Wagon
It’s getting harder to find autos past the half-century mark that have been in the same family since their year of production, and when the history and maintenance can be traced back this far, I can understand how a… more»
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Two-Owner Survivor: 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe
While some buyers assess the investment potential before spending their cash on a classic, others focus more on the ownership experience than any future financial windfall. This 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe offers the best of both worlds. It has… more»
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No Reserve: 1973 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible
For many years, one of the greatest honors in the auto industry was to have a car chosen to be the Indianapolis 500 Pace Car, and in 1973, the Cadillac Eldorado Convertible earned that honor. No pace car replicas… more»
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Nicest One Left? 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue
To this day, I can still remember thinking the Oldsmobile Intrigue would have been a phenomenal first car as a 16-year old. It’s also a car that I associate with the best days of Oldsmobile, a time when it… more»
Can You Revive It? 1973 Citroen SM
In Houston, Texas on eBay with little time left is this 1973 Citroën SM, with a three-liter carbureted engine and automatic transmission. While the car is in fairly good order (especially the body) it’s a bit of a distress… more»
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31k Original Miles: 1987 Buick Grand National
Mileage claims, especially those that are extremely low, invariably ignite debate among Barn Finds readers. This trend is heightened if a seller doesn’t mention verifying evidence, and it will be fascinating to see whether that is the case with… more»
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Stripped Survivor: 1961 Chevrolet BelAir Sedan
Talk about originality—this 1961 Chevrolet BelAir four-door sedan is in fabulous 1961 condition! The amazing thing is that it’s not an Impala, just an ordinary, low-content BelAir four-door sedan, and it has survived the test of time – unaltered,… more»
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58k Mile Survivor: 1968 Chevrolet Bel Air
Given the choice, I’m typically one of those auto enthusiasts who prefer two doors over four, at least for vintage offerings. I’m also keen on plenty of options, as fooling around with lots of gadgets helps keep me occupied… more»
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Preserved PCH Driver: 1967 Porsche 912
There’s a price that many enthusiasts are willing to pay for originality that transcends logic. In the case of the Porsche 912, this is a model that was at one time the cheapest air-cooled model you could buy, with… more»
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Recently Revived: 1976 Pontiac Trans Am
This 1976 Pontiac Trans Am recently awoke from a twenty-five-year slumber and has been returned to a roadworthy state. It has a known history and is an almost totally original survivor. The one apparent change made during its life… more»
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1969 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale Holiday Coupe
As a huge Oldsmobile fan for the last few (five) decades, this one caught my eye. Being a two-door model, it’s even more unique and it appears to be in nice shape, despite its Utah sun patina. This 1969… more»
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15k Mile 1978 Chevrolet Corvette Silver Anniversary
Chevrolet’s C3 Corvette was becoming pretty long in the tooth by 1978, but this barely slowed sales. Buyers were willing to forgive the badge’s lost performance as they sought to own what has become America’s most iconic sports car…. more»
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Dream Survivor: 1967 Honda CA77 305
Our next-door neighbor had a bike exactly like this one and I can still hear the distinctive exhaust note and can picture those wide whitewall tires, which I thought was unusual to see on a motorcycle. He never let… more»
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1955 Chevrolet Bel Air 265 Power Pack
The 1957 model cemented Chevrolet’s Tri-Five range within the classic market, with the ’55 and ’56 models following not far behind. Tidy examples now command impressive prices, and I must say a big thank you to Barn Finder Mitchell… more»
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Older Restoration: 1965 Chevrolet Nova SS
The former owner of this 1965 Chevrolet Nova SS passed away over a decade ago. Before she did, her husband gave her a gift by treating the car to a complete restoration. It still presents beautifully today and is… more»
