I wish we had better pictures of this 1960 Chevrolet Corvair sedan, listed for sale here on eBay and located in Tempe, Arizona. The car looks quite snazzy in an unusual color (anyone know if it’s an original color?)… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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German Import: 1974 Audi 100 LS
I thought there was something unusual about this Audi when I saw the headlights; US models had four small sealed-beams that made the car look much less contemporary. This coupe was imported from Germany in 2012 and features original… more»
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1974 Volkswagen Camper: Dorper Conversion
This 1974 VW Camper was stored from 1982 until 2012 and has only seen 52,000 miles of road. It is completely original and an amazing survivor in near mint condition. It has however undergone an extensive mechanical restoration including brakes… more»
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What A Champ! 1962 Studebaker Pickup
I really like the styling of Studebaker trucks, especially when they are a pleasant period two-tone like this 1962 Champ. I think the stylists did a great job of essentially grafting the front end of a Lark onto the… more»
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Needs More Swing: 1975 Dodge Dart Swinger
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»
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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»
