I purposefully avoid covering muscle cars! Why, you ask? Most are ridiculously overpriced, or have had absurd restorations in which the width, texture, and hue of assembly-line chalk marks seem to be job one. At the opposite end of… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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1981 Chevrolet C10 Silverado Stepside W/ 350 V8
A bit of a restomod, this 1981 Chevrolet C10 Silverado Stepside with a topper, or cap/shell on the back, has been repainted in a different green color than its original blue, and the engine and transmission have been rebuilt…. more»
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Supercharged Sedan: 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP
Pontiac’s Grand Prix began as a personal luxury car in 1962 but would evolve into a 4-door performance/luxury sedan before retiring in 2008. The seller’s beautiful survivor is from the car’s seventh generation and is a turn-key automobile that… more»
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Tiny Two-Stroke Twin: 1970 Yamaha HS1 90
Said to be the smallest production twin-cylinder motorcycle at the time, Yamaha’s HS1 wasn’t a powerhouse, but even at 89-cc, this was a fun bike to ride if you didn’t expect it to be a stoplight beast. This 1970… more»
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5K Mile Mail Truck: 1997 Honda CRV
A slightly under-the-radar component of survivor vehicles are those that are used for marketing to postal carriers. Yes, this is real, especially for rural postal carriers who often can’t use the standard-issue trucks from the USPS. This is because… more»
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Back To The Basics: 1997 Ford Ranger XL 5-Speed
It doesn’t get much more basic than this 1997 Ford Ranger XL pickup. We often hear from Barn Finds readers that they miss the days when a small, basic pickup was available, one without an overwhelming warranty-inducing nightmare of… more»
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Rare Diesel: 1984 Pontiac 6000
When you say the words “GM diesel” in the context of a vehicle from the 1980s, I wouldn’t blame you for thinking the worst. After all, GM had a significant swing and miss when it came to selling a… more»
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390/4-Speed: 1962 Mercury Monterey S-55
Some classics possess the “wow” factor, either due to their overall condition or their performance potential. This 1962 Mercury Monterey S-55 ticks the boxes on both counts, leaving the new owner with little to do but slip behind the… more»
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63k Mile 1970 Plymouth AAR ‘Cuda
Many enthusiasts consider a known history crucial when searching for a classic to park in their garage. This 1970 Plymouth AAR ‘Cuda ticks that box comfortably, having had only two owners throughout its life. The seller has been its… more»
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Subaru Dealer Trade: 1991 Nissan 300ZX
There was a time when the used car lot of a new car dealer would hold all sorts of treasures. These days, it seems like those trade-in surprises are few and far between, but cars like this 1991 Nissan… more»
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64K Miles: 1984 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
We all have hobbies that some people think are silly. For example, if you had been privy to my inner monologue about two minutes ago, you would have heard a voice a lot like mine saying the following: “Man,… more»
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Nicely Optioned: 1969 Mercury Cougar XR-7
Although it isn’t pristine, this 1969 Mercury Cougar XR-7 is a rock-solid classic that presents as a driver-grade vehicle. What makes this Mercury special is its factory options, which provide excellent performance and a luxurious motoring experience. The only… more»
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Rare Italian: 1975 Lancia Fulvia Coupe 3 Safari Edition
Given its current model range, it is hard to comprehend that Lancia was once a powerhouse in world rallying. Today, the company is a shadow of its former self, but success in the East African Safari prompted the company… more»
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Original 454/4-Speed: 1971 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray
This 1971 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray is a stunning classic. This is unsurprising because the seller spent five years refurbishing the car, including fresh paint and an interior retrim. However, it retains its numbers-matching drivetrain, with its big-block V8 promising… more»
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Early Saleen Specimen: 1986 Ford Mustang
When the original batch of Fox body Ford Mustangs received the Saleen treatment, it wasn’t to make them into fire-breathing street rods. In fact, it was quite the opposite, and that’s what I love about examples like this 1986… more»
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Turbocharged Pace Car: 1989 Pontiac Trans Am
Every so often, a car combined all the best attributes of two distinct models to produce a truly compelling product. In the case of GM, which struggled a bit with product development in the 1980s, it built an absolute… more»
