A true time capsule, this 1993 Pontiac Sunbird SE has just 35,500 miles on it and has never been driven in the winter. It looks basically like a brand-new car from what we see in the photos. It may… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Rust-Free Bargain? 1977 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz
Coming in about an inch and a half shorter than a new Chevy Suburban, this 1977 Cadillac Eldorado Birrartz is not a small car. It’s still under 19 feet and most people have at least a 20-foot long garage,… more»
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Stored 26 Years! 1975 Bricklin SV-1
The Bricklin SV-1 (short for Safety Vehicle 1) was a short-lived effort to produce an economic sports car with gullwing doors. It was the brainchild of businessman Malcolm Bricklin, whose previous automotive claim to fame was the importation of… more»
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292 V8 Survivor! 1961 Ford Fairlane Town Sedan
Sometimes a person just wants an old car to own, drive, and tinker with on weekends. Nothing fancy, nothing that would interest the recently-retired millionaires who just sold their huge construction companies and are now buying every restored muscle… more»
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Same Owner 22 Years: 1990 Oldsmobile Trofeo (Toronado)
Oldsmobile introduced the Toronado in 1966, its entry into the “personal” luxury car market. It was the first U.S. auto to have front-wheel drive since the Cords of the 1930s. It remained in production through 1992, though the FWD… more»
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Offers Considered: 1956 Continental Mark II
Halo models are not a new phenomenon, and are almost as old as the automotive industry itself. However, halo marques are less prevalent, and typically occupy the upper end of the market to entice “Joe Average” into a showroom… more»
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Unrestored Survivor: 1947 Pontiac Streamliner 8
The immediate post-war years were golden ones for American vehicle manufacturers. Pent-up demand meant they couldn’t produce cars fast enough to satisfy buyers who had been starved of new cars for almost four years. The latest offerings were typically… more»
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Performance Focus: 1985 Ford Mustang
When some buyers walk into a dealership to purchase a new car, they will try to combine performance and comfort. That isn’t the case with this 1985 Ford Mustang. Its first owner focused purely on driving away in a… more»
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173 Miles Since 1978: 1970 Chevrolet Corvette
The C3 (third generation) Chevrolet Corvette was in its third year in 1970. Sales were down due to two factors: a labor shrike that shrank production and the MSRP went past $5,000 for the first time. This convertible looks… more»
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Givenchy Series: 1981 Lincoln Continental Mark VI
Lincoln’s Mark VI series of cars were available in both four-door and two-door body styles, as you can see in this example. I don’t know if the “Two doors too many!!” crowd wants their luxury car with just two… more»
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Junk In The Trunk: 1983 Honda Motocompo
I don’t know if I would normally refer to this 1983 Honda Motocompo as a scooter as I think of scooters as step-through motorcycles. I don’t know if I’d refer to it as a motorcycle either, and a mini-bike… more»
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Tidy Eight-Seater: 1972 Dodge Monaco Sport Wagon
Practicality is often a key consideration when an enthusiast begins their quest for a classic to park in their garage. The harsh reality is that a two-seat sports car won’t offer an engaging experience for a large family, but… more»
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No Reserve Diesel: 1997 Ford F250 Super Cab 4×4
Versatility is sometimes a key consideration when an enthusiast commences the search for a classic to park in their driveway. If towing or off-roading are the aim, this 1997 Ford F250 Super Cab deserves a close look. Its 4×4… more»
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Low Mile Survivor: 1989 Ford Mustang LX
One of the stars of the classic market during the past decade has been the Fox-Body Mustang. While many people focus on the GT and SVT Cobra variants, cars like this 1989 LX have gained a strong following. The… more»
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17k Original Miles: 1989 Lamborghini Countach 25th Anniversary
I have long considered the Lamborghini Countach to be a poster car of the 1980s. By that, I mean that tens of thousands of teenagers across the globe had a picture of one hanging on their bedroom wall as… more»
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California Rust-Free 1975 Chevrolet K5 Blazer 4×4
This may be one of my top-ten favorite photos for a vehicle listing here on Barn Finds, it’s got it all: good exposure, a great subject, and an interesting setting. The setting screams Iowa farm at sunrise, a very… more»
