Quick: name a car company that made the quirkiest vehicles during the 1970s. I should say an American car company as there were a few making oddball designs, or what a few of us may think of as oddball… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Last of the Real Cadillacs: 1973 Cadillac Coupe deVille
A frequent lament in the Barn Finds universe is that Cadillac lost its way and has never returned to the “Standard of the World” status that the brand enjoyed for decades. That may or may not be an unreasonable… more»
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Big 20: 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD 4×4 Diesel
If for some reason the planets get out of alignment with each other and the sun, I have a solution: this 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD 4×4 Diesel. If anything can pull them back to where they should be, this… more»
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California Special? 1993 Ford Mustang LX Convertible
Limited or Special Edition models are not a new phenomenon, with Ford releasing an enormous number across the production life of its Mustang. The seller describes this 1993 LX Convertible as a California Special, which isn’t right. It is… more»
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RWD Project: 1969 International Travelette 1200D
The new-for-1969 D-Series light-duty trucks from International Harvester Company were crisp and clean, something this example doesn’t exactly exude in its current condition. You could do worse at a local Cars & Coffee event than showing up in this… more»
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Dealer T-Top: 68k Mile 1975 Pontiac Firebird Formula 350
UPDATE 01/17/2025: We’ve seen a few classics hitting the market where the seller doesn’t taste success on their first attempt. This 1975 Pontiac Firebird Formula 350 is an example of that trend, and the seller has dropped the price… more»
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Rare Trim: 1981 Volkswagen Sportruck
As OEMs made cheaper and cheaper cars throughout the ’70s and ’80s, one of the tricks they used to make a car seem “fancier” was trim packages. From denim interiors to bicentennial red, white, and blue packages, the car… more»
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Price Drop: 513 Horsepower 1969 Chevrolet Nova!
UPDATE 01/17/2025: It is pretty common for sellers who fail to taste success on their first attempt to relist their classic, hoping to secure a sale. Many won’t change their approach, but the owner of this 1969 Chevrolet Nova… more»
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Affordable 51k Mile 1987 Chevrolet Camaro Sport Coupe
Although many people focus on the high-performance variants, it was the more humble vehicles within their range that allowed pony cars like the Chevrolet Camaro to sell in numbers justifying the badge’s existence. This 1987 Camaro Sport Coupe is… more»
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Worth $250k? 1968 Dodge Charger
It is a question that invariably sparks debate: Does the rarity of a classic necessarily equate to a high value? That is the one posed by this beautiful 1968 Dodge Charger. There is no doubting its overall condition following… more»
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99% Original: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1
We have become old hands at Barn Finds when the subject turns to First Generation Mustangs requiring plenty of work to recapture their iconic good looks. That’s why I must say a big thank you to Barn Finder numskal… more»
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65k-Mile 1988 Chevrolet Cavalier Z24 Convertible
Rare is the Cavalier that wasn’t driven straight to the salvage yard with 300,000 miles on the clock, but there’s an exception to everything. Here is the sportiest of Cavaliers, the Z24; freshly rounded-off for 1988, you have to… more»
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Time Capsule: 1971 Dodge Charger R/T 440
As was the case with most muscle cars, sales of the 1971 Dodge Charger R/T went into freefall due to various factors. Those that remain have either been restored or are begging for such attention. Our feature car is… more»
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Good Deal? $5k 1990 Buick Reatta
Buick almost created a legendary car in the Reatta, with talk of the production car having rear-wheel drive and a supercharged V6 engine. As it is, it’s hard to argue with the wow factor of the design and quality,… more»
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World’s Only? 1970 Plymouth Barracuda Sedan
Having spent a lot of time over the last few years digitally turning four-door cars into two-door cars, and two-door cars into four-door cars, this isn’t mine! This 1970 Plymouth Barracuda Four-Door Sedan is the real deal, built by… more»
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24K Original Miles: 1985 Cadillac Seville
When the second-generation Cadillac Seville was introduced, America’s predominant luxury brand was trying to combat a challenge it still wrestles with today: how to win over younger buyers and get them into the showroom. The dramatic redesign of the… more»
