As the automotive industry closed the book on the muscle car era, Dodge chose to focus on luxury with its iconic Charger. The result was vehicles like this 1972 Charger SE Brougham, a genuine survivor with 45,000 miles on… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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39k Original Miles: 1970 Ford Maverick
This 1970 Ford Maverick caught my eye for several reasons. It is a one-owner vehicle with 39,000 original miles on the clock. It presents exceptionally well for a vehicle of this type and age, but it was the plans… more»
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Exotic Hybrid: 2012 Fisker Karma EcoSport
A what?! We normally don’t show 2012 vehicles here on Barn Finds, especially ones that haven’t been in a barn for 14 years, but I blame it on Chuck F for sending in this unusual tip! This 2012 Fisker… more»
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Restored 1963 Ford Ranchero W/ 260 V8 4-Speed
Ford buyers in the early 1960s had a couple of choices for their light-duty hauling needs. They could have chosen the integrated body (Unibody) pickup, or a Falcon-based Ranchero, such as this beautiful, restored 1963 Ford Deluxe Ranchero. The… more»
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20k Original Miles: 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Landau
Model year 1977 was the last year of the mid sized, second-generation Monte Carlo. In fact, it was larger than the newly downsized Caprice. Instead of going out with a whimper though, the Monte Carlo achieved yet another sales… more»
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36K Mile Survivor? 1946 Ford Pickup
If you’re perusing a website devoted to old cars for sale, chances are good that in your mind’s filing cabinet, you have a folder for “ones that got away”; in fact, many of ours would require multiple drawers. One… more»
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Turnpike Cruiser V8: 1957 Mercury Montclair
The Montclair was a full-size Mercury from 1955 to 1960 and again from 1964 to 1968. During these years, it was usually the mid-range model positioned above the Monterey. The seller’s 1957 Montclair has been with the same owner… more»
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46K Original Miles: 1968 Ford Mustang California Special
To my mind’s eye, this is still one of the best values out there in the world of classic muscle cars: the 1968 Ford Mustang California Special. Factory-installed Shelby styling, truly limited production, and respectable standard horsepower all combine… more»
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L78-Equipped: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
Like many things in life, not all muscle cars are equal. Take the 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 as an example. It is an iconic vehicle offering outstanding performance. However, the first owner of our feature car took it… more»
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Winter Warrior: 1973 Ford F250 Highboy
Some classics are trailer or garage queens, while others see service as their creators intended. This 1973 Ford F250 Highboy falls into the second category, needing work to present at its best. However, with the 460ci V8 and automatic… more»
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Restored 1985 Chevrolet S-10 Tahoe Maxi-Cab 4×4
I never thought I’d see a restored Chevy S-10, but this one has reportedly been “lovingly restored,” yet the seller also says several times that it’s a “survivor,” is “preserved,” and is “highly original.” I… yeah, I’ve got nothin’…. more»
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Grandpa Car: 1963 Ford Galaxie Sedan
The Galaxie was added to the Ford lineup in 1959 as a step up from the Fairlane. Throughout the 1960s and into the 1970s, the Galaxie competed head-to-head with Chevrolet’s Impala. For the generation produced from 1960 to 1964,… more»
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Beautiful in Brown: 1975 Ford Granada
The Ford Granada is not exactly a model you associate with being a home run for the domestic auto industry. But it was actually quite popular with consumers, even if it was unremarkable in every way. When it comes… more»
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26k Original Miles: 1984 Ford Mustang GT
We see plenty of claimed low-mileage survivors at Barn Finds, though some don’t stand up to scrutiny. However, this 1984 Ford Mustang GT is an exception, because its odometer reading is documented. It presents extremely well as a genuine… more»
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Simply Stunning: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad
If you compiled a list of ten vehicles that have remained long-term staples of the classic scene, Chevrolet’s 1957 Bel Air range would almost certainly rate a spot. The most popular of the company’s Tri-Five series, these vehicles have… more»
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No Rust? 1978 Toyota SR5 Long Bed 5-Speed
This brown (Copper is the official color name) box-checker is a 1978 Toyota SR5 Long Bed with a 5-speed manual and topper, or canopy, as they call it. The seller says it has “no rust,” the two best words… more»
