The classic two-seater ’55-’57 Thunderbirds still turn heads. Especially mine. I recently spotted a gorgeous Sunset Coral ’56 T-Bird at a local repair shop and, yes, I quickly did a u-turn and went back to check it out. You… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Daily Driver: 1987 Chevrolet C10 Silverado
Some classics hide their age better than others, as demonstrated by this 1987 Chevrolet V10 Silverado. It had a decent head start because it has been pampered and protected from the elements. However, a repaint and a range of… more»
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Numbers-Matching Muscle: 1970 Plymouth Road Runner
It is fair to say that by 1970, America’s automotive landscape was changing dramatically. Manufacturers still produced muscle cars and high-performance models, but the specter of tightening emission and safety regulations saw large amounts of their development budgets funneled… more»
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Stunning 1987 Buick Regal Turbo-T with 28k Original Miles
It is fair to say that Buick rewrote the muscle car rulebook in the 1980s. Previously the preserve of firebreathing V8s, the company’s range of turbocharged V6 Regals recaptured an era when outright performance was everything. While many people… more»
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Always Stored Inside: 1974 Jensen-Healey
If you take a bird’s eye view of the automotive marketplace post-WWII, you notice some interesting patterns. One of the most fascinating is the rise and fall of the British sports car. These fun-to-drive convertibles arrived on these shores… more»
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Solar Gold Survivor: 1980 Pontiac Trans Am Turbo
As Federal emissions controls continued to choke power out of V8 engines, Pontiac dropped its biggest displacement motors in 1980. So, the standard fare in the next-to-last year of the second-generation Trans Ams was a 301 cubic inch V8…. more»
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Rebuilt 401: 1965 Buick Riviera
Even though more than six decades have elapsed since the first cars rolled off the line, the First Generation Buick Riviera is considered by many to be the most elegant example of an American Personal Luxury Car. Its styling… more»
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No Reserve Final Edition: 1991 Jeep Grand Wagoneer
The 1991 Grand Wagoneer graphically demonstrated the evolution of the Jeep brand. Its early vehicles were hard-edged and produced with a single purpose: To take its occupants deep into the wilderness. Comfort features didn’t extend beyond seat padding and… more»
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Modern Micro Car: 2001 Corbin Sparrow
Have you been thinking about getting an electric car (most Barn Finds readers probably haven’t)? If so, why get a Tesla or some other highly touted vehicle when you could get a Corbin Sparrow? If you like isolation when… more»
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Nicest One Left? 1964 Oldsmobile 98
The Olds 98 was the GM division’s most luxurious automobile during the back half of the 20th Century. Riding on a longer wheelbase, it was senior to the Olds 88 and was on par with the Buick Electra and… more»
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Gentleman’s Hot Rod: 1962 Oldsmobile Starfire Hardtop Coupe
The horsepower race was in full swing during the 1960s, with every manufacturer seeking an advantage over the opposition. It spawned the muscle car war, but classics like this 1962 Oldsmobile Starfire offered a welcome alternative for those preferring… more»
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57k Original Miles: 1997 Cadillac Eldorado
Although nobody knew it at the time, the Twelfth Generation range would be the most significant in the history of the Cadillac Eldorado. It would signal the end of a badge that had served the company faithfully since 1953,… more»
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Well Preserved Bargain: 1974 Plymouth Duster
Finally, a relative bargain! That’s what might go through your mind looking at the ad for this 1974 Plymouth Duster, at an asking price that seems like it came to us from the 2010s: $5000. And it’s not just… more»
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Seldom Seen Original: 1933 Willys Coupe
Rarity is a strange condition. Some items are rare because very few were produced. Some items are rare because they were poorly built and did not hold up as time passed. Others were used up and the remnants were… more»
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Numbers-Matching Survivor: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
If you’re the sort of person who struggles to make decisions, this 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 could be an interesting proposition. Its faded and tired paint suggests it would be a worthwhile restoration project, while its lack of rust… more»
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BF Auction: No Reserve 1973 Volkswagen Super Beetle
This 1973 Volkswagen Super Beetle is a solid classic in sound mechanical health. The owner admits it requires TLC, but the engineering and construction techniques employed by Volkswagen mean that a competent person could tackle many of the tasks… more»
