I always find it interesting to study the specifications of classic cars to discover whether the original owner was willing to spend money to create something genuinely special. This 1956 Ford Fairlane Crown Victoria is a perfect example. Not… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Break Even: 1963 Dodge D200 Sweptline
A lot of us would be happy breaking even on a vintage vehicle. We dream about buying an old truck, car, motorcycle, snowmobile, whatever, working on it for a while, maybe fixing it up a bit, and selling it… more»
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69k-Mile Survivor: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air
There’s little to say about the ’55 Chevrolet that hasn’t already been said, but there’s a reason for that. In some ways, it’s the universal car; it’s been a family hauler, a hot rod, a custom, and an image… more»
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Last Year: 1959 Chevrolet Apache 32 Fleetside
Ok, last year of what, Gilby? Last year of Chevy trucks? No, that can’t be it. Last year of people painting beautiful turquoise green trucks black? I hope it’s the last year for that, but no, 1959 was the… more»
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Selling for Grandpa: 1953 Packard Clipper
Packard’s Clipper was produced in three tranches, beginning in the pre-war period. The 1941 Clipper was one of the last completely new designs from any car company before the war started, looking completely unlike any Packard before it. The… more»
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20k Original Miles: Fully Documented 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
We’re no strangers to bold seller claims at Barn Finds, and some must be taken with a grain of salt. However, when a classic appears on our desks that is extremely desirable, features an extraordinarily low odometer reading, and… more»
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Cheap Classic: 1988 Nissan Pulsar NX-SE
Some enthusiasts are forced to compromise. Their budgets may not allow them to park a classic and a daily driver in their garage, forcing them to dream of the day when they can slip behind the wheel of something… more»
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42k Mile: 1981 DeLorean DMC-12
We have seen many 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 cars placed on the market over the past 5 years. This one is located north of San Francisco in Sonoma. It is claimed to be an original 42,000 mile car. The seller… more»
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1960s Rupp Monza SS Chevy Jr. Go-Kart
Two companies I rarely think of as collaborating on a vehicle are Rupp and General Motors. Both are legendary, but on different scales, not to mention the scale of the vehicles they normally make. This 1960s Rupp Monza SS… more»
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Nicest One Left? 1978 Datsun 200SX
We’ve seen a ton of these cars here at Barn Finds over the years. Just kidding, we’ve only featured one and it was less than a year ago. This 1978 Datsun 200SX is listed here on Facebook Marketplace in… more»
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58-MPG Survivor: 1992 Geo Metro XFI
The Geo Metro was a product of the joint venture between General Motors and Suzuki from 1989 to 2001. The arrangement included the Canadian production of U.S.-bound cars. This pint-sized hatchback from 1992 is the super fuel-efficient XFI model… more»
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1972 Aurora A/FX Model Motoring Penske Special
1912 was a busy year: the Republic of China was established, the Titanic sank, and the Girl Scouts organization was founded. Another big event for some of us is that in 1912, the first slot car and track were… more»
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54k Original Miles: 1989 Ford Mustang GT
A single, simple mistake can often have deeper consequences than we could first imagine. Take this 1989 Ford Mustang GT as a perfect example. Its second owner made a minor error when registering the car, entering the odometer as… more»
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Original Tires! 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
It is said that a picture is worth a thousand words, which is undoubtedly the case with the above image of this 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z28. It is the sign leaning against the front wheel that is key because… more»
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Highly Original, 26k-Mile 1982 Chrysler LeBaron Convertible
If you were around and following the auto industry in the early 1980’s, you remember what buzz the Chrysler Lebaron convertible made when it was introduced for the 1982 model year. I do. After all, hadn’t Detroit supposedly made… more»
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Barn Stored 22 Years: 1961 Chevrolet Bel Air
With a redesign in 1961, the styling of Chevrolet’s full-size cars was more mainstream. For example, the “batwings” that characterized the 1959-60 Biscayne, Bel Air, and Impala models were gone. This ’61 Chevy is the mid-range Bel Air that… more»
