I’ve seen a lot of ’57 Chevys over the years and I’ve noticed that most people just call them all Bel Airs, but there are actually 3 distinct trim levels. The 150 was the base model, the 210 lands… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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1979 Road Runner: Beep Beep!
While this Road Runner is a far cry from the late ’60s/early ’70s versions with their huge V-8s, this is still a nice package compared to the stock Volare it was based on. This survivor has been winning car… more»
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1972 Plymouth Barracuda: Sort Of Orignal
I’m conflicted over this super straight Barracuda: dubbed a garage find, it’s said to have seen little use over the past several years, and it’s listed here on eBay with active bidding to $11,000 and the reserve unmet. And… more»
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1964 Dodge Dart GT: The Right Stuff
There are some cars that just seem so “right” to me. I didn’t wake up today wanting a 1964 Dodge Dart GT convertible, like this example here on eBay with one bid at $1,950 and no reserve in sight…. more»
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Rust Free: 1968 Ford Torino GT
This “car port find” Torino GT has an interesting recent history. Sadly, the original rescuer of the car died before getting to the project and the current seller, his best friend, purchased the car. After completing some of the… more»
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1988 Buick Electra Wagon: Dying Breed
It’s Wednesday and that means it’s time for some wagons! To kick things off, have a look at this Buick Electra woody wagon. Being built in ’88 means it was the last of a dying breed. It’s a big… more»
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Your Conquest? 1953 Daimler DJ250
What a classy car! Robert R. sent in this 1953 Daimler Conquest that’s located in Jeffersonton, Virginia and is up for auction here on eBay. The buy-it-now is set at $5,524 and lower bids are being entertained. Honestly, that… more»
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1974 Checker Marathon: Never a Cab
The Checker Marathon is one of those cars that is both universally loved and recognized for its entrenchment in American life. With predominant use as the go-to cab of choice among New York City’s taxi fleet, the Marathon earned… more»
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1928 Ford Model A: Town And Country
The Model A was a versatile machine and was just at home on dirt roads as it was on pavement. This Murry bodied A is even called a Town and Country! The seller claims it was parked in a… more»
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1985 Citroën Mehari: Party on Wheels
I’ll be the first to admit that I’m not a good candidate to own a Jeep. I’ve got nothing against them, personally, but I just don’t quite have the bravado to use one to its full potential. And it’s… more»
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1973 VW Thing: All Cleaned Up
While the seller characterizes this bright orange Volkswagen as a barn find, they also go into great detail about how it’s been cleaned up and refurbished. “It is an unrestored original survivor that has had almost everything replaced new”… more»
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1968 Toyota S800: Sporting Past
There are days when I’m convinced Barn Finds reader Robert R. and I are long-lost siblings (or at least distant cousins); almost every find he sends in are vehicles I’ve thought about owning at one point in time. Actually, I’ve been… more»
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1970 Ford Cortina GT: A Classic In Canada
The Ford Cortina is one of those cars that I’ve always wanted to drive but have never come remotely close to having the chance to do so. It’s just a vehicle that I don’t cross paths with often, either… more»
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One Of A Kind: 1970 Chrysler 300 Hurst
Being unique or one of a kind can come at a steep price, especially when we are talking about a one of a kind car built by a major manufacturer. If you don’t recognize this Chrysler 300H, then you must… more»
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1968 Rambler American: Cheap Memories
The Rambler American was practical and dependable as well as the cheapest car in America. The six cylinder engines were durable, easy to work on and economical for their time. Rambler’s didn’t have much resale value, so it’s no… more»
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1970 Mercedes 280SE: Little Red Barn
Reader Robert R sends us tons of great finds from all over the country, sometimes the world, and today he sent us a barn find that’s right in our own backyard! This 1970 Mercedes 280SE was discovered in a… more»
