The first thing Honda aficionados will notice is that this 1983 Honda VF750F Interceptor has been painted “Winward Blue” by the seller. They have owned it for the last two decades and say they were getting tired of the… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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BF Auction: 1981 Volkswagen Rabbit Pickup LX Diesel
PENDING! Known by many in Europe and elsewhere as the Volkswagen Caddy, although not until 1982, this model was known as the Volkswagen Rabbit Pickup in North America. Whatever it’s called, they’re rarely seen in the wild anymore, and… more»
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Super Straight – No Rust! 1977 Ford Thunderbird
Last week, I penned a review of a 1978 Mercury Cougar XR-7, and today I’m going to continue in that vein with a 1977 Ford Thunderbird – a very similar car. The year 1977 was a big one for… more»
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Zero Rust: 1965 Volkswagen Beetle
Although it doesn’t enjoy a reputation for dissolving like a soluble Aspirin, the Volkswagen Beetle could develop rust issues. However, this 1965 example has avoided such problems. It is a two-owner classic that has been garaged for most of… more»
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Ready to Go: 1956 Studebaker Golden Hawk
Worldwide car sales flourished globally following World War II, with the United States leading the charge. Slaking the thirst of buyers was seemingly impossible, and it should have been an era when small manufacturers that could react to change… more»
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50K Miles and $32,500! 1974 Ford Pinto Runabout
We’ve seen some nice Pintos here on Barn Finds over the years, but I don’t know if we’ve ever seen one for sale for $32,500 or not, especially since it isn’t a particularly low-mile example. The seller has this… more»
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318 Dodge-Powered 1974 Winnebago D-19 Brave
1974 was a big year in U.S. history. Who can forget President Nixon resigning? That was big. Sports news was also big, and very coincidental in the case of this 1974 Winnebago D-19 Brave. Hammerin’ Hank Aaron, playing for… more»
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39K Mile Spaceship: 1977 Datsun 200SX 5-Speed
It’s raining Datsun 200SXs here at Barn Finds, and for those of us who love vintage Japanese tin, that’s a good thing. Speaking of tin, maybe that’s why there aren’t many left; they have a tendency to rust away,… more»
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Survivor or Restored? 1970 Chevrolet Impala Custom Coupe
Chevrolet hoped to recapture some of the sales magic of the 1965 Impala (one million units, including the SS). So, Chevy introduced the Custom Coupe in 1968. Essentially, it was a Caprice (formal roofline) with Impala trim, and the… more»
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79k Original Miles: 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix Model J
It is common for car companies to revive badges that may have lain dormant for years. However, once a marque is retired, a revival is extremely rare. There is no indication that General Motors will ever bring Pontiac back… more»
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Restored Barn Find: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
The seller has spent the past eight years transforming this 1963 Corvette Convertible from a dusty barn find into a stunning classic that will turn heads. It retains its numbers-matching status, although they performed a couple of reversible upgrades… more»
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47k Original Miles: 1960 Cadillac Sedan DeVille
Automotive styling was evolving as 1960 dawned. Many cars still featured fins as a defining feature, although these were shrinking as buyer tastes changed. This 1960 Cadillac Sedan DeVille reflects that approach. Its appearance is more restrained than its… more»
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Rare Off-Roader: 1973 Steyr-Puch Haflinger
Some classics are so quirky that they can’t help but be cool. Take this 1973 Steyr-Puch Haflinger as a perfect example. The low production total means that we have previously only seen two of these little gems at Barn… more»
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1960s Renwal Visible Chassis and V8 Model Kits
In the late 1930s, a gentleman named Irving Lawner (Renwal spelled backward) was selling plastic kitchenware in New York City, and by the 1960s, his company was making some of the most iconic model kits of all time. These… more»
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Stylish Survivor: 1978 Buick Electra Limited Coupe
Let’s see a show of hands for those of you who were around in the late 1970s. That many? I was a teenager and may or may not have owned a suit that looked like one of these, and… more»
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1986 Ford F-150 4×4 Short Bed 4-Speed
A 4×4 short-bed F-150 with a straight-six and four-speed manual? Yes, please. V8 engines get all the glory, but a six in this 1986 Ford F-150 4×4 short bed should handle just about any situation this side of towing… more»
