On the one hand, this is an absolutely mint example of a 40-year old car! On the other hand, it’s a really plain, somewhat boring example of a 40-year old car! This great find was sent in by Jim… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Big Cat Survivor: 1978 Mercury Cougar XR7
This really nice looking survivor Cougar must have been loved it’s whole life. It’s currently located in North East Maryland (that’s a real location name), and is up for sale here on eBay. The buy-it-now is a somewhat odd $10,987.63… more»
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Mint Condition With T-Tops: 1978 Ford Thunderbird
With T-tops, two-tone paint, polycast wheels and a brown velour interior, this 1978 Ford Thunderbird couldn’t be any more late 1970’s! It’s located in Lakeland, Florida and is being sold here on eBay with an opening bid of $7,500.
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Sun Orange Survivor: 1977 AMC Hornet DL
A true survivor, this 1977 AMC Hornet DL was purchased and owned in Los Angeles for the first 38 years of it’s life. The second owner purchased it earlier this year and after some maintenance has chosen to sell… more»
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Beetle Replacement: 1979 Volkswagen Brasilia
Barn Finds reader Jim S. sent us this unusual Volkswagen find–thanks, Jim! This two-door Brasilia that was originally designed to replace the Beetle (it didn’t!) has been imported recently and is now located in Irvington, Alabama and is for… more»
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Speedster Substitute: 1959 Porsche 356 Convertible D
There are some cars that simply give you chills. This 1959 Porsche 356 Convertible D is just such a car, as it truly looks like the improbable find the seller portrays it to be. Listed here on the Kijiji… more»
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Retired Early: 1989 Jeep Comanche
We don’t normally see vehicles made in the last 20 years qualify as barn finds, but the seller of this 1989 Jeep Comanche here on craigslist is fairly certain its survivor status makes it worthy of the title. That,… more»
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1970 Mustang Boss 302 Barn Find Update!
You might remember back in June we featured Reader Chase V’s Boss 302 that he found stashed in a barn! Well after getting it out of the barn he sent it off to SEMO Classic Mustang to be gone through…. more»
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NASCAR Special: 1984 Buick Grand National
I’ve never really thought the ’80s Buick Grand Nationals were particularly handsome cars. Every time I see one, I first think it’s a little old lady car, mostly because I knew an elderly couple that drove a Regal of… more»
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Father-Son Project?: 1974 AMC Matador X Coupe
Dramatic styling was one of AMC’s hallmarks, and this large fastback is no exception. It’s currently located in Mesquite, Texas and is listed for sale here on eBay where bidding starts at $2,550 but the buy-it-now is at $2,950. The… more»
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Fresh Fruits And Vegetables: 1940 Chevy Pick Up
This incredible survivor presses every car guy button I have – it’s old, it’s driveable, it looks great, it has a great story with documented history, an owner who gets it, and best of all, a reasonable asking price…. more»
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Low Mile Solid Cadillac From Arizona
A few weeks ago here on Barn Finds, we featured a red 1973 Cadillac Coupe deVille. It was a nice car and received mostly favorable comments, so I thought you guys might appreciate another, this one with even lower… more»
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Pink Pawn: 1992 Ford F-150
This is not all that special of a truck. It is, however, an F-150 Flareside custom ordered a very special shade of fuchsia pink for the then-girlfriend of actor Nicholas Cage. It’s also squirreled away among what appears to… more»
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Sinister Elegance: 1959 Buick Electra
Shown here on craigslist in Plainfield, Indiana, is this gorgeous 1959 Buick Electra for $3,500. There’s so much here to like, I’m not sure where to start. The roof-line and tail-fins. While this “flat top” roof line was shared… more»
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10k Miles: 1984 Mercury Grand Marquis
Sometimes, you have to do a double-take when looking at a price for a car on craigslist. Usually, it’s because the number is so mind-boggling high. In this case, I had the reverse reaction: this 1984 Mercury Grand Marquis,… more»
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Fact or Fiction: Pontiac Trans Am Prototype
Thanks to Barn Finds reader Brett P., we have a mystery on our hands. Here on eBay is what’s purported to be a 1969 Pontiac Trans Am prototype, but not without a good deal of confusion and controversy as suggested by the… more»
