Stoat White doesn’t have quite the cache as “Ermine White” does, even though an ermine, a small ferret-like creature, is also known as a stoat. How’s that for an offbeat way to start a post about a very cool… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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NCRS Award Winner: 1994 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1 With 5,920 Miles!
Chevrolet released the original Corvette as its competitor to the classic European sports car. The ‘Vette grew legs through the 1960s as the company slid more and more potent engines under the hood. However, the 1970s hurt the badge… more»
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Nicely Optioned: 1961 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible
This 1961 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible is more than a pretty face. The first owner loaded it with factory options, a fact confirmed by the inclusion of the appropriate PHS documentation. It appears to need nothing, and with summer on… more»
29k Documented Miles: 1987 Ford Mustang GT Convertible
Mileage claims, especially those that are extraordinarily low, must often be taken with a grain of salt. However, the game changes significantly if the figure is documented. Such is the case with this 1987 Ford Mustang GT Convertible. The… more»
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V6 4-Speed: 1962 GMC 1000 Custom Wideside
GMC pickups from the early to mid-1960s seem to be popping up like weeds lately. Or I should say, like beautiful flowers, since they’re beautiful trucks, in my opinion. I like the GMC models for the unusual factor. We’ve… more»
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Oval Window Yard Find: 1956 Volkswagen Beetle
The Volkswagen Type 1 (aka Beetle or Bug) was conceived in the 1930s but didn’t see significant production until after World War II. The Beetle paved the way for the imports invading the U.S. market from the 1960s-forward. For… more»
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Original Paint: 1977 Triumph TR7
There was barely-concealed excitement among the motoring press and the buying public when British Leyland announced it would be releasing a new Triumph two-seat sports car in 1974. However, there was widespread disappointment when the new model turned out… more»
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70-HP Dockbuster: 1961 Mercury 700 Outboard
Outboard motors are tough to show here on Barn Finds. We have a horizontal format, since, you know, 99% of vehicles are horizontal. This 1961 Mercury 700 Direct-Reversing outboard is posted here on Facebook Marketplace in one of the… more»
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Two-Owner Survivor: 1983 Toyota Cressida
Known as the Cressida in the U.S., Toyota’s largest and most expensive car had furnishings befitting a Cadillac. And it perhaps was the precursor to the Lexus in terms of pomp and circumstance. The fourth generation was built from… more»
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Part Restored: 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
The 1972 model year marked the final for production of Oldsmobile’s Third Generation Cutlass range. It remained a favorite among buyers, selling in respectable numbers. This 1972 Cutlass Supreme Hardtop Sedan is a perfect example of the breed, and… more»
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1-of-250! 1978 Clénet Series I
In our modern times, some would say that all cars and SUVs look like spacecraft from the pages of science fiction. There was a day, however, when the long, flowing lines of the Auburn, Cord or Duesenberg were the… more»
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Dignified Survivor: 1967 Buick Wildcat
For the longest time, I believed Buick’s full-size hotrod, known as the Wildcat, was a two-door-only model. Well, today’s review of a spectacular 1967 four-door sedan disabused me of that notion. I’d place this Anoka, Minnesota domiciled example in… more»
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390 V8-Powered: 1959 Ford Ranch Wagon
You’re right, Ford didn’t offer a 390 V8 for this car in 1959, but there’s one in here, according to the seller. Without a VIN, it’s impossible to tell what the original engine would have been but there were… more»
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57K-Mile 1982 Ford Granada GL Squire Wagon
This 1982 Ford Granada GL Squire package wagon has a lot going for it. The seller says it’s a low-mile car with around 57,000 miles on it, it’s rust-free (!), and it’s a one-owner car. That’s the trifecta in… more»
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Dual-Sport Survivor: 1975 Yamaha DT250B
Enduro racing and off-road dirt bikes were hot in the 1960s and 1970s, along with other personal fun machines like snowmobiles, mini bikes, etc. They’re much more sophisticated today but as with any vintage vehicles, there’s something fun and… more»
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Just Two Owners: 1977 Chevrolet Nova V8
The Chevy Nova was a popular compact car, with an incredible run from 1962 to 1979. The final generation arrived in 1975, the last with rear-wheel-drive, and was replaced by the front-wheel-drive Citation in 1980. This ’77 edition looks… more»
