It’s incredibly sad that in two years, it will be 100 years since the creation of Pontiac. Started as a companion to GM’s upscale brand Oakland in 1926, by 1931, Pontiac had proven the more popular make, and Oakland… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Amazing Interior! 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado
I love it when a 19-foot-long car that weighs almost 2.5 tons is touted as having “significantly improved gas mileage” over the previous year. The mid-1970s were a different time in the auto industry with many regulations being required… more»
BF Exclusive: 1987 Merkur XR4Ti
We’ve seen a few Merkur XR4Tis here on Barn Finds, and they’re always interesting cars from an interesting era. Ford’s European division offered the Ford Sierra, which had to be modified to meet U.S. safety regulations. None other than… more»
BF Exclusive: 1966 Jaguar Mark II 3.8
At the same time that Cadillac was introducing its mega-tailfin design, a company in Coventry, England, known for sporty coupes and sleek sedans (saloons), came out with its second version of the Mark Series: the Jaguar Mark II. This… more»
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BF Auction: 1959 Stanguellini Formula Junior
UPDATE – The seller has added more photos and found documents laying out the Stanguellini’s ownership history! Vintage racing machinery was once an ignored segment of the classic car world. However, a dedicated group of enthusiasts now focus on… more»
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27k Mile Survivor? 1979 Lincoln Continental
The Continental was one of Lincoln’s most popular automobiles, offered on and off between 1940 and 2020. It competed head-to-head with the Cadillac de Ville for much of that time. One of the slower-selling versions was the 2-door hardtop,… more»
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350 V8 Survivor: 1970 Buick LeSabre
The LeSabre joined the Buick lineup in 1959 and stayed around into the 21st Century. It was positioned as an entry-level full-size car and gateway to fancier products like the Electra 225. It was the Chevy Impala of Buicks,… more»
BF Exclusive: 1993 Cadillac Allanté
There is no feeling like slipping behind the wheel of a classic convertible on a sunny day and hitting the road with the wind in your hair. However, doing so in a car offering exceptional luxury lifts that experience… more»
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V8 Survivor: 1990 Ford Mustang LX
One of the challenges facing many enthusiasts is locating a genuine survivor that is rock-solid and has no urgent needs. Newer candidates are typically a better bet, but that isn’t always the case. However, this 1990 Ford Mustang LX… more»
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Unrestored Woodie: 1964 Ford Country Squire
The Country Squire was Ford’s top-of-the-line station wagon for more than 40 years. Beginning with the “woodie” wagons in 1950, the name carried on after the company shifted to metal-bodied transports. The last time the name was used was… more»
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BF Auction: 2002 Ford Thunderbird
Originally from the collection of the late, great Gary Hall of Hall Pantera—probably the most famous Pantera parts company on the globe—this 2002 Ford Thunderbird appears to have led a pampered life in his California collection. It has traveled… more»
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Unrestored 4-Speed: 1969 Plymouth Road Runner
This 1969 Plymouth Road Runner is at one of those stages that’s getting harder and harder to find as time passes, as it’s still all numbers-matching and remains unrestored. Granted, this Mopar would benefit from some TLC, but I’m… more»
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Highly Optioned: 1955 Chevrolet Nomad
Upon its release, the 1955 Chevrolet Nomad was one of the most expensive passenger vehicles in the marque’s model range. Therefore, the fact that only 8,386 buyers took one home is unsurprising. These classics were far from cheap in… more»
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Frame-Off Restoration: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Various circumstances mean that some enthusiasts aren’t able to tackle a project build. Therefore, a turnkey vehicle is their best option to enter the world of classic car ownership. That opportunity awaits the winning bidder when the auction ends… more»
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1979 Pontiac Trans Am With 10k Original Miles!
The term “time capsule” is one of the most overused in the classic world, but I can think of no better way to describe this 1979 Pontiac Trans Am. It has a genuine 10,280 miles on the clock, with… more»
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Low Mileage Survivor! 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis
General Motors knew it. Ford knew it. Chrysler knew it. The Big Three all knew that downsizing was inevitable as the 1970s doddered along, mid-Malaise. GM acted across the board, shrinking every platform starting in 1977. Chrysler limped along… more»
