This true garage find is being sold by the next-door-neighbor to it for the last 20 years – he bought it from the late owner’s estate. It’s been sitting in the garage since 1974. The owner has loaded a… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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1972 Corvette Survivor: Last Of The LT-1s
A classic car’s story is almost as important as it’s condition! Alright, maybe it isn’t that important, but it sure can make a car more interesting. This ’72 Corvette LT-1 has a lot going for it. For one, it’s… more»
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Rotary Motorcycle: 1975 Hercules W-2000
This motorcycle falls into a category of vehicles I really like–let’s call them “enhanced survivors”–where the vast majority of the vehicle is clean and original, but the necessary maintenance and repairs have been done to put the machine into… more»
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What An Ad! 1973 Capri Survivor
Thanks go to Barn Finds reader Herb for alerting us to this find! It’s rare that you find an early Mercury Capri that isn’t completely rusted away. This one does have some issues, especially on the driver’s side rear… more»
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’80s Luxury Liner Trio: Low-Mileage Specimens
This may not be the world’s sexiest collection of barn finds, but this discovery by Barn Finds reader Robert R stands out for how unusual it is to find 3 ordinary, vanilla cars in preserved, showroom condition – all with the… more»
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Ready To Rumble: 1931 Hudson Coupe
With one owner for about the last 40 years and having been stored in a barn for that period, this Hudson looks ripe for someone to enjoy. It can be found in Bandon, Oregon, and is listed for sale… more»
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1969 Ford Torino Talladega Garage Find
From Jim O – Hi Guys. It’s Jim O. again with a local barn find. A friend recently told me about a guy that he knew for quite some time. Until recently he had no idea that he hoarded… more»
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1982 BMW 320i: 26,328 Miles
Even as a BMW guy, I’m blown away by the bidding action on this 1982 BMW 32oi here on eBay. It’s already up to almost $15K with close to 2 days left on the auction! The reserve is long… more»
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Elegant Survivor: 1968 Mercedes-Benz 250SE Coupe
This Mercedes is the nicest Mercedes survivor from the ’60s I have ever seen. It only has about 89,000 miles on it and it is a rare sunroof car. The woodwork and chrome are in amazing condition and the paint is original…. more»
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1971 Cadillac Sedan DeVille: Holding Out
The story of how this 1971 Cadillac Sedan DeVille here on Hemmings has remained in mint condition is a good one: With less than 30,000 miles on the clock, it has been stuck in rotation as part of a… more»
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1955 Pontiac Star Chief: 4 Door Survivor
I don’t know why the owner calls this 1955 Pontiac Star Chief a hot rod. It is said to be completely original. The owner only had to replace the fuel pump to revive the old Starchief, so it must not… more»
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Great White Sled: 1970 Olds 98 Convertible
Did you ever dream of cruising in a great big convertible land yacht, top down, looking for a gas station? This 1970 Olds 98 convertible with a 455 CID V8 could be just the thing. It’s all original and even… more»
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Air-Cooled V8: 1971 Tatra 603
This isn’t something you see every day! Thanks to reader Charles H for this great find from the Netherlands–although the car was manufactured in what was then Czechoslovakia. Tatra had long been marching to the beat of a different drummer… more»
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Hoarder’s Treasure: 1981 Porsche 911SC
This 1981 911SC Targa Porsche sat for years under a hoarder’s pile of treasures. When they dug it out, it looks like they found a real treasure. The pictures make this Porsche look perfect inside and out. It’s said… more»
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1947 Chevy Stylemaster: Patina Potential
We’ve been quite busy lately working on all of our projects and lately my attention has mostly been on polishing and waxing our Torino (update coming soon!). As I’ve watched the paint come back to life, it’s made me… more»
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1966 Fiat 1500GT Ghia: Exotic Looks
While just about any car looks better on wire knock-off wheels, this 1966 Fiat 1500 GT Ghia could be sitting on cinder blocks and I’d still consider it beautiful. Spotted by Barn Finds reader Harlyn J, this Ghia can be found… more»
