UPDATE – We just saw this 1986 Jeep Comanche X 4×4 with a unusual Renault diesel engine a month ago, and Mike F. noticed that the seller lowered their asking price and sent in the tip again. Thanks, Mike!… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Fancy Cat Survivor: 1986 Arctic Cat Pantera
At the end of 1975, there were reportedly only 13 snowmobile companies, way down from over 200 makers at the peak of the early 1970s. This 1986 Arctic Cat Pantera is toward the end of this model’s run, and… more»
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Classic Workhorse: 1958 Chevrolet Apache NAPCO 4×4
Early Chevrolet pickups already hold a special place in the collector world, but add factory-era four-wheel drive into the mix and things get much more interesting. Listed here on Facebook Marketplace, 1958 Chevrolet Apache 31 short-box step-side, currently located… more»
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31K-Miles? 1978 Dodge Macho Power Wagon 4×4
One person sees “patina,” and another sees old, faded paint and surface rust. Which camp are you in? I could leave it as is, or restore it to how it would have looked. I like both options. The seller… more»
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1,713-Mile One-Owner: 1984 Kawasaki KLR600
The sole owner of this 1984 Kawasaki KLR600 only rode it 1,713 miles in the last 41 years. Even for a motorcycle, this is a low-mile vehicle, and it appears to be an absolute gem. You can find this… more»
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Rust-Free But Won’t Idle: 1989 Jeep Comanche
I’m not sure why I always think a Jeep has to have 4WD. It’s like seeing a hardtop version of a car that you normally see as a convertible, and it just seems strange. Jeep is just so well-known… more»
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Custom Convertible: 1983 Subaru GL Convertible
We’ve seen three Subaru convertibles here on Barn Finds over the years, even though the company never officially offered one, at least in the Leone family. It has the potential to be a heck of a popular car for… more»
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Parked In 2001: Rust-Free 1977 Ford Econoline
What a time capsule. Bought new in the San Francisco area by the seller’s parents, the van and family moved to the Pacific Northwest, and both have lived there ever since 1982. It’s easily the best area of the… more»
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A Perfect Panama! 1954 Packard Clipper
“America’s newest glamour car is this dream-lined beauty,” so opines the 1954 Packard Clipper “Panama” sales brochure. It’s a powerful but safe statement at the same time. And since I’ve covered a couple of Packards as of late (a… more»
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Kammback Survivor: 1973 Chevrolet Vega Estate Wagon
The Vega was Chevrolet’s first foray into subcompact automobiles. From 1971 to 1977, GM sold more than two million gas sippers, although the car was initially flawed (overheating engines, premature rusting). The “Kammback” was the 2-door station wagon edition,… more»
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BF Auction: 1973 Ford Mustang Grande with 351 Cleveland
UPDATE – Additional photos have been added to the gallery below. Some cars come with stories you can’t separate from the metal, and this 1973 Ford Mustang Grande is one of them. Located in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, this Mustang is… more»
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32K Original Miles: 2000 Ford Ranger XL
In every used vehicle market, there are a few surprises lurking with otherwise ordinary cars and trucks that have a passionate following. Light-duty pickup trucks are one class of vehicles that turn over pretty quickly when they hit the… more»
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Restore or Preserve? 1967 Pontiac Firebird 400 Convertible
Classics like this 1967 Pontiac Firebird 400 Convertible invariably attract different opinions amongst enthusiasts. Some argue that returning a car of this caliber to a showroom-fresh state will do it justice. Others state that, as a rock-solid survivor, it… more»
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$1,600 Or Offer: 1968 International 1200C 4×4
You can hardly get a four-wheel brake job for $1,600 these days, and here is an entire truck for that price. It needs work, of course, but what old vehicle doesn’t? This 1968 International 1200C 4×4 pickup can be… more»
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Exceptionally Complete Survivor: 1972 Lotus Europa
Finding a Lotus Europa that hasn’t been picked over, modified beyond recognition, or partially disassembled is getting harder every year. This 1972 Lotus Europa Twin Cam Big Valve, listed here on eBay out of California, stands out specifically because… more»
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Display Or Put To Work: 1929 Caterpillar Ten
Less than 4.5 feet wide, the Caterpillar Ten, sometimes seen as the number 10, was a big hit with orchard farmers as it could fit between the rows of fruit trees without causing damage. It was also one of… more»
