Every classic that appears on our pages at Barn Finds does so because it ticks at least one box for our readers. For some, it is rarity, while others are exceptionally desirable. This 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Landau may… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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413 Cross-Ram: 1961 Chrysler 300G Hardtop
Fins may have begun fading into history when this 1961 Chrysler 300G emerged from the factory, but it still carries the hallmarks of Virgil Exner’s iconic “forward look” styling. Exner’s philosophy defined American automotive design during the 1950s, forcing… more»
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15k Original Miles: 1973 Dodge Charger SE
Some classics fail to make an impact when they hit the market. Others can’t help but draw attention, which is undoubtedly the case with this 1973 Dodge Charger SE. It is an original survivor with 15,000 miles on the… more»
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1-of-1? 1980 Porsche 911 Targa SCR by RUF
Rarity claims can sometimes prove challenging to confirm, especially when the vehicle in question is the product of a third-party tuning house. However, potential buyers may be able to obtain evidence that this 1980 Porsche 911 is the only… more»
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BF Auction: 1986 AMC Eagle Wagon
AMC deserved greater market success than it achieved because the company produced some genuinely unique vehicles. This 1986 Eagle Wagon is a prime example. Its “Select Drive” system provides excellent traction on loose surfaces, bridging the gap between a… more»
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35K-Mile Time Capsule: 1993 Pontiac Sunbird SE
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»
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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»
