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»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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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»
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Clean Cali Pickup: 1971 Chevy El Camino
What is it about El Caminos? I feel like 9 times out of 10, they are used up and tired, often not worth restoring despite oozing with the cool factor. Maybe it’s because they doubled as both workhorses and… more»
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Bull’s-Eye: 1975 Lamborghini Urraco
The history of Lamborghini is a story that many of us are familiar with. After Ferruccio Lamborghini created his first car in 1963, Lamborghini was a prestigious brand, which was far more exclusive than many of the Italian automakers…. more»
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USSR Car: 1980 SMZ S-3D
Here’s yet another Soviet-era car and… wait, what? This 1980 SMZ S-3D is highly unusual, to say the least. It’s also a fairly rare car, and if you’re like me, which, for the love of Mike, your friends and… more»
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No Charge For Duct Tape! 1990 Yugo Cabrio
Here’s a garage find, an unused 1990 Yugo Cabrio, a rare version of this line of cars. This car is posted on Craigslist with an asking price of $1,150, that’s about 10% of what a similar but perfect, ultra-low-mileage Yugo… more»
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Uncommon Fish: 1967 AMC Marlin
1967 was the first year for the redesigned body, and the last year of production for the AMC Marlin. The 1967 redesign was arguably the best looking year of the model range. With similar, yet different looks, you can look over… more»
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The Leisure Suit of Cars: 1977 Ford Mustang II
This “piece of automotive history” is a 1977 Ford Mustang II Ghia and it’s rust-free, according to the seller. This yellow pony is on Craigslist with an asking price of $4,300 and there are “NO joy rides. Have cash… more»
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Impressive Survivor: 1977 BMW 320i
Obviously, I’m a bit partial towards E21-series BMWs, but this one just blew me away. Said to be a low-mileage survivor locked away in a suburban garage until just recently, it sports a one-year only color and remains in… more»
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Mopar Flamingo: 1958 Chrysler Windsor Sedan
Factory “Flamingo” pink with tail fins, this 1958 Chrysler Windsor screams the 1950s. Although a great deal of time has passed since 1958, this Windsor is an interesting original that isn’t too shabby. This body style of the Windsor was only… more»
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$2,450: 1971 Plymouth Fury Custom Suburban
Unique bumper lovers, here’s a 1971 Plymouth Fury Custom Suburban with the classic and unique wraparound front bumper. This Custom Suburban wagon is on Craigslist with an asking price of $2,450 and it looks like a nice project. Thanks to Barn Finds… more»
