The E21 platform series is typically ignored for its unfortunate arrival between the iconic 2002 and legendary E30 of the late 80s. However, ignoring it doesn’t achieve anything, as these cars effectively continued the 2002 formula with some additional… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Country Club Staple: 1974 Mercedes 450 SL
Many years ago, right after dinosaurs gave up their reign on Earth, the Mercedes name was synonymous with quality. That may sound like a catch phrase or advertising line today, but it was true for a long time. People… more»
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Ausgezeichnet in Avocado: 1978 BMW 728
I studied German for a solid seven years in school, but the only use I’ve ever found for my efforts is trawling eBay Germany for Euro-market vintage cars and fantasizing about traveling around Europe in style and bringing home… more»
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Near Extinct: 1983 Mercury Lynx RS
Although rebadges among domestic manufacturers are fairly common, there were variants like the RS-branded Lynx that are desirable today due to being impossible to find. As essentially the higher-end trim of a model already being sold for less money… more»
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Obscure Q-Ship: 1991 Peugeot 405 Mi16
Obscure cars are enjoyable for knowing you likely won’t see yourself coming or going, but they can prove challenging to maintain long-term. This 1991 Peugeot 405 Mi16 is a truly loved example, with significant service records and a well-preserved… more»
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868 Original Miles: 1984 Saab 900
This 1984 Saab 900 has 868 original miles and retains many of its pre-delivery features, from the plastic covering the seats to an OEM radio that was never hardwired to the car. It isn’t perfect and displays some evidence… more»
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One Family Owned: 1976 Chevy LUV
Said to have resided in single family ownership since new and in storage for the last 30 years, this Chevy LUV pickup avoids many of the common pitfalls that take these obscure light-duty haulers off the road. Minimal rust… more»
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A Matter of Perspective: 1966 Lincoln Continental
We see enough crazy-low mileage cars here at Barn Finds that it can be easy to become blasé. Oh, this Custom Royal Turbinado has three THOUSAND miles? There was one on eBay last week with only three HUNDRED! This ’66… more»
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Tarp Find: 1958 Cadillac Deville
A tarp find is never is happy sight as a tarp doesn’t do a very good job of keeping water off of a car, and it tends to trap moisture against the car as well. Found as a decent… more»
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$2,550 Rust-Free Daily-Driver: 1973 Ford LTD
The second-generation Ford Galaxie spanned ten years, from 1969 to 1978, and it had more than one redesign within that generation. This 1973 Ford Galaxie is mind-numbingly nice. I know, the design of this car may leave some of… more»
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Like-New Nissan? 1987 Nissan 300ZX
Wow! I have seen a lot of ’80s 300ZXs, and this is without a doubt one of the nicest ones I have come across. A friend of mine had three in high school, getting progressively nicer every time he… more»
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BF AUCTION: 1965 Ford Thunderbird Landau
Tim S is in a situation we are sure a number of us have been, too many projects and just not enough time. As a result, he has decided to thin the herd and this Thunderbird is one of… more»
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Pristine Bustleback: 1984 Cadillac Seville
Oftentimes, we have a jaded view of some formerly expensive car that didn’t survive the test of time well. It makes you question its original value, or what the first owners were thinking. But sometimes, an example of that… more»
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2WD Creamsicle: 1978 Dodge Ramcharger
Special editions can often times be a let-down, comprised of nothing more than a few special badges and different wheels. This 1978 Dodge Ramcharger is such a vehicle, and it’s not even a 4WD variant. However, its unusual color… more»
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Tri-Power Big Block: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette L71
Everyone has their own idea of their “perfect dream car” but it seems that mine changes every single day. Feast your eyes on what may very well be the nicest surviving L71 Corvette convertible. Having 3 owners in its… more»
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In Sync: 1986 Volkswagen Quantum Syncro
Anyone who knows me knows that I’m a fan of unusual options and configurations on vehicles. There are a few Holy Grail things that I like to have, not necessarily in any particular order and not necessarily having them… more»
