Affordability is often a key consideration for those seeking the first classic to park in their garage. The thought of spending a significant sum on what could prove to be a flight of fancy can be unappealing, leading some… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Single-Family-Owned 1974 Lincoln Continental Mark IV
The Lincoln Continental Mark IV is an excellent example of ’70s luxury. Equipped with tons of amenities and comfort it makes the daily commute something to look forward to. Finding an original example is tricky. This example is said… more»
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56k Mile? 1960 Chrysler Imperial Crown
It’s hard to imagine that in the ’60s luxury cars were built with a similar level of amenities as some of today’s economy cars. The 1960 Chrysler Imperial with the Crown trim came equipped with power windows, power steering,… more»
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BF Auction: 2002 Porsche 911 6-Speed
We find ourselves in a bit of a pickle! After purchasing and thoroughly enjoying a Porsche Boxster, we decided to buy a water-cooled Porsche 911. Well, we found a fantastic low-mileage example, but a new project car is on its… more»
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1991 Volvo 780 Bertone Turbo Coupe
Fashionably gliding onto the market in 1991 at a 2024 equivalent price of $97,300 dollars (!), this 1991 Volvo 780 Coupe, known by many as a Bertone Turbo Coupe (all Coupes were turbos by this time), is one svelt,… more»
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Largely Original 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1
A 1969 Ford Mustang equipped with the Mach 1 trim and the Cobra Jet engine was one of the most impressive Muscle cars available at the time. Now, they are highly collectible especially examples that have maintained their original… more»
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Rare 1998 Pontiac Trans Am
This is said to be a very rare vehicle. It is allegedly the first LS Trans Am ever made by Pontiac/GM and has a VIN #1. It was part of the GM Heritage Collection and was given a special… more»
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Single-Family-Owned 1953 Mercury Monterey Woody Wagon
The 1953 Mercury Monterey Woody Wagon was the first wood-paneled station wagon Mercury produced, making it relatively collectible. The cars have a totally beachy vibe, and the way this example was styled exaggerates that. It’s easy to imagine this… more»
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53K-Mile 1984 Dodge Ramcharger Prospector 4×4
Dodge reportedly used 438 square feet of “galvanized steel” (that really makes it sound tough!) in the 1984 Dodge Ramcharger, more than in the full-sized Ford Bronco or full-sized Chevrolet Blazer. They gave buyers a five-year or 100,000-mile rust-through… more»
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French Movie Car? 1985 Renault Fuego
As most of us have either read in the comments on vintage vehicle websites or maybe we’ve written it ourselves, “Just because something is rare, that doesn’t make it valuable.” That could be said about the Renault Fuego. Although,… more»
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31K Mile Christmas Miracle? 1974 Dodge Challenger R/T
As we roll into the end of December, we are constantly reminded that Santa Claus will soon be here. While we wait for the arrival of Kris Kringle and his sleigh pulled by nine reindeer (Rudolph included), it is… more»
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Last Gasp: 1991 Trabant 1.1 Limousine
By 1991, the Cold War was, for all intents and purposes, over, at least compared to the previous four decades of hiding under your school desks. Not to mention the Berlin Wall had recently been dismantled and people were… more»
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1976 Chevrolet C20 Custom Deluxe Crew Cab
Four-door pickups are as common today as silver SUVs, but a few decades ago, they were generally used as work trucks for crews of railroad workers or similar jobs. Given an original crew cab truck from the 70s or… more»
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One Owner Garage Find: 1965 Chevrolet Nova
The Chevy II/Nova wasn’t Chevrolet’s first compact car. That came in the form of the somewhat unorthodox Corvair in 1960. Thinking they needed a product with a more conventional layout (water-cooled front engine), Chevrolet gave birth to the Chevy… more»
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40K-Mile Econobox Gem: 1980 Chevrolet Chevette
We’ve seen nine 1980 Chevrolet Chevettes here on Barn Finds over the years, and I must really like them as I wrote up eight of them, with the other one being written by Russ Dixon. I’m an unapologetic lover… more»
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5.0-Liter/5-Speed: 1991 Ford Mustang LX
I sometimes feel that I would like to talk to the original owner to gain insight into why they ordered their classic in its particular form. Such is the case with this 1991 Ford Mustang LX. The first owner… more»
