Cadillac reinvented the Eldorado as a personal luxury car in 1967 and added a twist: front-wheel-drive. It was based on the Oldsmobile Toronado E-body platform launched the year before, also as a FWD. This beauty from that first year… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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360 Powered Upscale Sedan: 1970 AMC Ambassador SST
Not being a part of the Big Three undoubtedly put AMC at a disadvantage among U.S. automakers, but that certainly didn’t stop them from producing some satisfying cars, including a few memorable luxury offerings. For 1970, the Ambassador SST… more»
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Low Mile 5-Speed: 1986 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z
Sometimes, you have to travel a little outside of your comfort zone to find a car that checks every box. In the case of this 1986 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z, you’ll have to make the trek to Vancouver if it… more»
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Honorable Ancestor: 1958 Honda Benly JC58
To say that Honda is a powerhouse is the understatement of the century. As the world’s largest maker of motorcycles for the last 67 years, it’s hard to argue with this company’s success. This rare 1958 Honda Benly JC58… more»
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BF Auction: 1995 Harley-Davidson Dyna Glide Convertible
Harley-Davidson introduced the FXD Dyna Super Glide in 1995 as a bike that handled like a Sportster but with the power and comfort of a big cruiser. These bikes were incredibly versatile, as they were fun to ride on… more»
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3/4-Ton Survivor: 1949 Chevrolet 3600
A half-ton 3100 may give a better ride for daily hauling duties, unless you’re really using this truck as a heavy-hauler. It has a great look, and if there’s a more iconic green for Chevy pickups in this era,… more»
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97-Year Old Survivor: 1929 Cadillac Series 341-B
Being able to trace the complete history of any vehicle that’s nearly a century old is noteworthy, but when that car happens to be a 1929 Cadillac with only 49,000 original miles, things can go from notable to remarkable… more»
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Good Running Project: 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix
The Pontiac Grand Prix was born in 1962 as a personal luxury car – with some muscle built in. Based on a modified A-body platform, the car was redesigned in 1969 – and sales took off. Styling was refreshed… more»
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Rare Wagon? 1996 Honda Accord EX Wagon
We’ve seen many Honda Civic wagons here on Barn Finds, but this is the first Accord Wagon shown here. I don’t know if that’s a good thing or not, but here we go. The seller has this 1996 Honda… more»
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Did You Have One? 1980s Wham-O Roller Racer
If you still have both front teeth, maybe you didn’t have a Roller Racer as a kid. This blast from the past is a 1980s Wham-O Roller Racer, sometimes called a Flying Turtle. It’s posted here on Facebook Marketplace… more»
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Forward or Backward: 1980s Steiner 3-Wheeler
UPDATE – This unique 3-wheeled tractor is one of my favorites in the oddball vintage tractor series. I’ve never been to a vintage garden tractor/mower show, but I’m assuming there are such things. If you’ve been to a vintage… more»
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Performance Spec Survivor: 1993 Chevrolet Lumina Z34
The Chevrolet Lumina was a surprising hit for GM when it was introduced. With several hundred thousand sold in its first year and roughly a million over the life of its production run, this was no small-time mid-size offering…. more»
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4WD Compact SUV: 1989 Suzuki Sidekick
How do you know when a vehicle has become a classic? Is it when it shows up on Cars ‘n Bids? Is it when it starts rising in price? Is it when some guy spends way too much restoring… more»
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Original Tri-Power: 1967 Chevrolet Corvette
The Chevrolet Corvette established itself in the market in the 1950s and has remained a staple ever since. There have been some significant developments during its lifetime, but the company’s decision to shoehorn a big-block V8 under the hood… more»
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37k Original Miles: 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 XL
One of the most significant challenges we each face when writing for Barn Finds is remaining objective when we have a strong personal link to the classic in question. Such is the case with me and this 1964 Ford… more»
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30K Mile: 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata Anniversary Edition
When it comes to special editions, Mazda has historically always done a bang-up job with the MX-5 Miata. It never fails to combine the exclusivity of a limited-production model with actually limited production, performance upgrades, and just enough cosmetic… more»
