In Michigan where I live, almost every town is a “GM Town,” meaning that a significant number of the town’s residents either work (or have worked) for GM or have a family member or friend who works for GM…. more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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23K Mile 4 Speed: 1976 Pontiac Trans Am
Of the 46,704 Trans Ams built by Pontiac in 1976, only 7,528 were equipped with the 455 cubic inch V8 engine. The only transmission offered with the 455 V8 engine was the Borg Warner T10 4 speed manual transmission…. more»
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60K Mile Original: 1963 GMC Series 1002 Pickup
It shames me to admit it, but I’ve never owned a proper pickup truck. Although I’ve long used my ’65 Dodge Dart wagon for similar purposes, it’s not the same as throwing greasy engine parts over the bedside to… more»
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5-Speed Survivor: 1991 Subaru Justy GL 4WD
We’ve only seen eight examples of the Subaru Justy here on Barn Finds over the years, and only one other four-door sedan. They’re known rusters, but this example looks great, despite a few dings here and there. The seller… more»
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Santa’s Sports Sleigh: Antique Portland Cutter
More suited for Santa and Mrs. Claus to take a romantic ride through the snow than a sleigh, this Antique Portland Cutter was meant to be a cozier way to get around. They wouldn’t have been as popular for… more»
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No Reserve: 1981 DMC DeLorean
Many people dream of seeing their name on a car company, but few achieve that goal. Of those, only the lucky and astute achieve sales success. Others crash and burn, sometimes quietly, and others are spectacular failures. The DeLorean… more»
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Factory Air: 1973 Triumph TR6
It’s fascinating how some classics make an immediate and unforgettable first impression. Such is the case with me and the Triumph TR6. I clearly remember seeing my first TR6 as a teenager, and while it probably wasn’t love at… more»
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9K Original Miles? 1974 Toyota Hilux
This 1974 Toyota Hilux seems like it should be a bigger deal given it supposedly has under 10,000 original miles, but it doesn’t seem to be taking off just yet. These early trucks are humble yet mighty, even if… more»
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Stored 30 Years: 1956 Chrysler Windsor
Yesterday, it was this 1967 Chrysler Newport Custom, and today, I’m going to wind things back about a decade and take a look at the Chrysler division’s offerings for 1956, specifically in the form of this beautiful Windsor four-door… more»
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1985 Ford Ranger XL V6 Explorer Package
I can’t quite nail down the trim level of this 1985 Ford Ranger; hopefully, one of you can decipher whether it’s an XL, XLT, or XLS, or something between. It has features that don’t match what page 10 of… more»
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345-Powered 1980 International Scout II CVI “Sportstar”
One of the many tragedies about the International Scout II’s demise after the 1980 model year was that the automotive world lost a little of its sense of whimsy. Because International was a relatively small automaker, it couldn’t update… more»
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Update: 1989 Yugo GV 4-Speed
UPDATE – This Yugo is actually a 1989 model, and I take the blame for not running the VIN the first time we saw it back in August. The seller has it listed for sale again here on eBay… more»
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One Family Owned: 1963 Buick Riviera
Though the Riviera name had been used by Buick in the past, the car made its stand-alone debut as a 1963 model, marking the first General Motors auto to be deemed a personal luxury coupe. Witnessing the success Ford… more»
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Aventurine Green: 1994 Porsche 968 Cabriolet
When it comes to Porsches, a few things hold true: find one with a manual, and if you can, spec one in the best color possible. The color detail is not nearly as important as the transmission, but it… more»
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1980 Chevrolet El Camino Conquista 350 V8
If you had a hair helmet and wore your shirt collars outside of your sports jacket in 1980, you may have owned an El Camino. At least in looking at brochures showing the 1980 Chevrolet El Camino Conquista, such… more»
Original Woody- 1951 Ford with Original Paint!
As the transportation industry transitioned from horse-drawn buggies to automobiles, wood, a primary building material, was phased out. Many manufacturers still produced “woody” wagons as a nod to the automobile’s heritage and as a warm counterpoint to the car’s… more»
