“They’re only original once.” How many times have we heard that line? It is true of this 1950 Chrysler Imperial that has collected a selection of show trophies courtesy of its overall condition as a genuine survivor. The seller… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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French Delivered: 1989 Range Rover
This 1989 Range Rover might only have 53,000 miles on its odometer, but it is fair to describe it as a well-traveled classic. After rolling off the line in Solihull, England, it commenced its active life plying the roads… more»
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4-Speed Performer: 1972 Plymouth Duster 340
At the end of the 1960s, mid-size muscle cars were starting to take it on the chin from insurance companies. That created opportunities for compact performance cars like the Chevy Nova Super Sport which came with small displacement engines…. more»
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Rare Turbo Fox Body: 1984 Ford Mustang SVO
It’s a no-brainer that just about any third-generation Mustang with a V8 stuffed under the hood is a desirable Fox body. However, one of the lesser-known performance offerings from this period is the SVO, which used turbo power to… more»
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“Lady-Owned Rust-Free” 1980 Honda Civic DX
“Lady-owned original California and Florida rust-free” is how the seller describes this 1980 Honda Civic DX hatchback and it looks solid. Well, other than not quite being rust-free, there’s some bubbling rust in the bottom right corner of the… more»
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Running Shoebox: 1950 Ford Custom Tudor
Ford was one of the first U.S. automakers to release a whole new line of cars after World War II. The 1946-48 editions were largely warmed-over pre-war automobiles, but the cars were redesigned in 1949 to help meet the… more»
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428 4-Speed! 1967 Ford XL Convertible
If there was ever a box-checker, this is it, at least for lovers of 1960s Fords. Stacked headlights aren’t for everyone, but I’m a huge fan of the third-generation Galaxie series, and when it’s a convertible; even better. How… more»
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440 Survivor: 1973 Dodge Monaco Wagon With Tow Package
In those hazy hours of daydreaming (and there have been many in my lifetime), I’ll muse on random questions such as what I would have bought in 1967 if I were 25 years old, or what Cadillac I’d buy… more»
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Solid Oregon Survivor: 1981 Chevrolet Chevette
The seller says this 1981 Chevrolet Chevette is originally from Oregon and that’s my personal favorite area to find vehicles that aren’t rusty from road salt or burnt to a crisp by endless sunshine and 100-degree temperatures for months… more»
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FOUR by FOUR Edition: 1978 Dodge Ramcharger
Many of you remember 1978. Some of you weren’t born yet, but for a good portion of the Barn Finds family of readers, we were alive, and coincidently, Stayin’ Alive was still a big-selling record that year, back when… more»
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Built in the USA: 2000 BMW M-Series Z3
The Z3 was a 2-seat sports car built in the U.S. (Greer, South Carolina) by BMW (1995 to 2002). While coupes and roadsters were offered, 93% of sales were for drop-top versions like the seller’s car. With less than… more»
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BF Auction: 1978 Kawasaki KZ650SR
UPDATE – The seller has added videos of this Kawasaki running. “Floats like a butterfly, stings like a Z.” says a brochure touting the attributes of the Kawasaki KZ650SR, bravely comparing it to the famous Kawasaki KZ1000 superbike. As… more»
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Original 428 SCJ Drag Pack: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1
Few people knew at the time, but the release of the 1969 Mustang Mach 1 would lead to the demise of the badge’s GT derivative. Previously acknowledged as the performance variant, the GT could barely muster 7.5% of the… more»
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Big, Bad, Bird: 1978 Ford Thunderbird Diamond Jubilee Edition
When even everything in the trunk is carpeted, from floor to spare tire cover, you know you’re into a car that has luxury pretensions. But how does that match up with the storied Thunderbird nameplate, which started out in… more»
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No Reserve: 1985 Ford F250 XL 4×4
Locating an affordable and seemingly straightforward project candidate can be challenging, especially if the target vehicle type is a classic Pickup. This 1985 Ford F250 XL 4×4 might be the ideal choice. Its exterior looks tired, but with no… more»
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Nicest One Left? 1987 Yugo GV
We’ve seen a lot of nice-looking Yugos (is that an oxymoron?) here on Barn Finds and I, for one, think they’re pretty cool and interesting. Despite this 1987 Yugo GV reportedly having traveled over 129,000 miles, it looks like… more»
