When I was in high school, I had a buddy who owned a nice Dodge Dart. He seemed almost ashamed to drive it though. It was bright yellow and had a V8 under the hood, but he always felt… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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1959 Simca P60 Aronde: Gallic Charm
This charming little French convertible was sent in by prolific Barn Finds reader Robert R. With its wraparound windshield, convertible top and vague Thunderbird overtones, this car really captures the essence of the late 1950’s. The pictures in the… more»
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Clean Copper: 1978 BMW 530i
No, that’s not a picture from a 1978 BMW brochure! This impossibly clean BMW 530i had me looking closely for a flaw, or even much of an indication that it wasn’t brand new. I’ll save you the trouble; apart… more»
Barn Find DeLorean DMC-12
From Matt M – Here are some photos of the Delorean I just purchased last week! I bought it off the original owner’s son. The original title was registered to the owner’s company. The owner was a very well known… more»
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Estate Find: 1929 Packard 633
What a dramatic looking car! Not pristine, but certainly serviceable, and the seller claims it to be largely original. The Packard 633 was Packard’s mid-priced entry in 1929, aiming squarely at the successful LaSalle sub-brand from Cadillac. It features… more»
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Baldwin Motion Buggy: A Rare Berry
It’s hard to keep track of the multiple variations of dune buggies built on VW chassis in the ’60s and ’70s. The Meyers Manx is long considered to the be the most desirable of the lot, but there’s another… more»
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1959 Alfa Romeo 2000 Spider Garage Find
Since founding this site, we have watched the values of classic cars climb. Some makes more than others, I think Porsche would be the perfect example of this. Sometimes I regret not buying a 911 when there were still… more»
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1989 Oshkosh T-1500: Airport Fixture
I blame Legos for my fascination with airport rescue vehicles. There was a set I lusted after, featuring a firetruck, helicopter and rescue building headquarters with working garage doors. That’s why this ’89 Oshkosh T-1500 find from Barn Finds reader Jim… more»
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1914 Peerless Survivor: Oldest Barn Find?
When this Peerless was built in 1914 things in the automotive world were moving along quickly. Every year there there were big advances, kind of like computers and cell phones these days. After only 2 years this Peerless was… more»
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MaxiVan: 1977 Dodge Custom Van
Those of us of a certain age (50-60 now?) remember when having a custom van was the thing every young adult wanted. Wild color schemes, elaborate velour interiors, shag carpeting and wide wheels and tires were on everyone’s list. There seemed… more»
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One Owner For 37 Years: 1978 Mustang King Cobra
Mustang II’s always seem to bring out two very different opinions: one side feels the cars are a product of their time and recognizes that they have some good points, others feel that they are an embarrassing reminder of… more»
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1985 Bombardier Iltis: G-Wagen Beater
Here’s a find from Canadian reader J. Clark for all our readers up north: a 1985 Volkswagen Iltis, also known as a Bombardier Iltis, here on kijiji classifieds. These battle-ready machines featured what was essentially a preview of Audi’s Quattro… more»
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1957 Lincoln Premiere: Hardtop Styling
The current owner of this 1957 Lincoln bought it in 1965 and drove it until 1973, when he put it in his garage for a 41 year nap. Lots of mechanical work has been done in the last year,… more»
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1976 Corvette Survivor In The UK
I love to surf eBay UK just looking at some of the interesting cars that we never got here in the States. Occasionally, I come across American classics that have made their way across the pond, but most have… more»
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1973 Buick Riviera: Ready To Sail
A few months ago Jeff did a review on a Boat Tail very much like this Buick 1973 Riviera that was “rough around the edges”. If we are to believe the seller, this original Riviera is, well, smooth around the… more»
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1934 Mercedes Series 200 Cabriolet: Tall Tale
While every car has a story, some have chapters and chapters of fairytale-grade material that almost defies description. This 1934 Mercedes-Benz 200 cabriolet here on craigslist has been swapped, buried and sneaked throughout its life, according to the seller, who… more»
