If this 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo is any indication, the supply of excellent classics hidden away in barns and garages is unlikely to dry up soon. This gem spent many years in storage, and this lack of activity has… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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No Reserve: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro RS/SS Indy Pace Car
There are many reasons why an enthusiast may choose to part with a beloved classic, and an overseas relocation has forced the hand of this seller. They have been the custodian of this 1969 Chevrolet Camaro RS/SS Indy Pace… more»
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Rust-Free Ragtop: 1989 Dodge Dakota Convertible
1989 was the year that the first McDonald’s in Moscow began construction, which has absolutely nothing to do with this beautiful 1989 Dodge Dakota Sport Convertible, but I thought it was an interesting 1989 fun fact. Much more fun… more»
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Always Garaged: 1967 Ford Mustang
It would be easy to take one look at its tired paint and immediately dismiss this 1967 Ford Mustang. Doing so would be a mistake because there is more to this classic than meets the eye. It has been… more»
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305 V6 4-Speed! 1964 GMC Wide-Side Pickup
We don’t see a lot of GMC trucks here on Barn Finds, especially first-generation models. Similar to Chevrolet trucks, GMCs had a few differences but the family resemblance is unmistakable. This one appears to have been painted red over… more»
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Never Used 1980s Manco Valvoline Truck Go-Kart
The older I get, the fewer full-sized vehicles I want to own. It’s just more work to keep them insured, maintained, and stored indoors somewhere. And that doesn’t count motorcycles, which are easier to store, but I really like… more»
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2002 Ford Thunderbird With Only 29K Miles
While Ford’s Thunderbird, notably the Baby Bird (’55-’57) and those from the mid-sixties, grace Barn Finds web pages with regularity, the the eleventh generation (’02-’05) is seldom seen. As a matter of fact, I could only find one example… more»
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Last Year: 23K-Mile 1999 Oldsmobile Eighty Eight
Oldsmobile’s 88, or Eighty Eight (no hyphen) as it was called during its last decade of production, had a 50-year run. That’s more than a lot of vehicles can say. I mean, if vehicles could talk, which they can’t…. more»
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350 V8-Powered! 1969 Chevrolet Sportvan 90
Somewhat similar to the Corvair Greenbriar van in being a forward control design, this 1969 Chevrolet Sportvan 90 doesn’t have a rear engine as the Corvair van did, it’s right between the front two seats. And in this case,… more»
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4,300 Original Miles? 1992 Ford Mustang LX Convertible Summer Edition
It is said that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. However, does that saying count if you are effectively imitating yourself? That is the question posed by this 1992 Ford Mustang LX Convertible. Ford enjoyed limited success two… more»
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One Owner Survivor: 1974 Saab Sonett III
While it isn’t as rare as we might sometimes think, finding a fifty-year-old classic that is a one-owner survivor is always a pleasant surprise. Such is the case with this 1974 Saab Sonett III. It has called the same… more»
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Long-Term Owner: 1959 DeSoto Fireflite
While some motoring brands disappeared due to financial collapse, others found themselves in the dusty pages of history books as their parent companies retired marques to rationalize their offerings. DeSoto falls into the second category, with the final cars… more»
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Nicest One Left? 1979 Buick Regal Coupe 3.8 V6
Coming in a foot shorter than the previous generation Buick Regal, this svelt, slim, trim, and crisp 1979 Buick Regal Coupe looks like a gem in Dark Blue. The floppy trailing end of the driver’s door trim is the… more»
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Reliable Weekly Driver: 1970 Oldsmobile 98
The Ninety-Eight (aka 98) was Oldsmobile’s biggest and most luxurious car for more than 50 years (1949 to 1999). In 1970 alone, it was 225 inches long (124 in the wheelbase alone) and weighed nearly 4,400 pounds. The seller’s… more»
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Trades Considered: 1955 Mercury Monterey
We’ve recently been fortunate enough to feature a few genuinely stunning 1950s classics at Barn Finds, and this 1955 Mercury Monterey continues that trend. I must say a big thank you to Barn Finder Bruce M for spotting a… more»
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Slant-Six Survivor? 1971 Dodge Dart Swinger
Dodge added the Swinger model to its Dart compact lineup in 1969 hopefully to inject some excitement into a rather ordinary car. The Swinger was only offered as a 2-door hardtop and could eventually be fitted with the potent… more»
