I always chuckle when I hear that “the key to happiness is lowered expectations”; in fact, I’ve found myself saying it a time or two. With an initial base price of $3990, you’d be excused for thinking that the… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Driving Project: 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Some project builds are more involved than others, and it is common for enthusiasts who prefer the DIY approach to avoid candidates with rust issues. However, this 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo shows promise. It is a dry climate survivor… more»
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Solid Survivor?! 1979 Datsun 510
I did not know there were any of these left! I thought most of these 70s Datsuns were consumed by the tin worm long ago. Cars like this one did not last long in the northeast, where the roads… more»
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Rock Solid Driver: 1967 Dodge Charger Project
We’ve recently seen a few classics at Barn Finds that have divided reader opinions, and I expect the same from this 1967 Dodge Charger. It appears to be a prime candidate for restoration, and many will see that as… more»
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Drive and Restore: 1968 Shelby GT500 Convertible
The GT500 joined the Shelby Mustang range in 1967, with the company expanding its offerings to include a Convertible in 1968. While GT500 production ran to 1,542 cars during that model year, only 402 were the drop-top variant. That… more»
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Unrestored Survivor: 1967 Chrysler Town and Country
If I had one automotive wish in life, it would be that American manufacturers still produced muscular station wagons. The current model range is probably more versatile, but there was nothing like driving out of a dealership behind the… more»
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Original 396/4-Speed: 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS
If you asked a group of enthusiasts to name the greatest muscle cars in American history, it is a safe bet that Chevrolet’s Chevelle SS 396 would make the list. This 1969 example isn’t a show car, but it… more»
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Original 400: 1972 Dodge Charger SE Estate Find
Estate sales often prove to be a great source of desirable classics, and there are plenty of stories of enthusiasts striking automotive gold in such situations. This 1972 Dodge Charger SE is a perfect example. It spent decades in… more»
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Price-Dropped Muscle Wagon: 1969 Buick Sport Wagon 400
UPDATE 07/23/2024: We see a few classics crossing our desks at Barn Finds where a seller hasn’t tasted success with their first sales attempt. They often have another go, dropping the price to entice potential buyers. Such is the… more»
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Beautifully Preserved: 1985 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS
The SS proved a popular choice among Mone Carlo buyers in 1985, accounting for nearly 30% of total sales that year. Many were driven into the ground, although a surprising number still grace our roads today. This SS is… more»
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52k Mile Survivor: 1986 AMC Eagle Wagon
Without the financial resources of General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler, upstart American Motors was always willing to push the envelope. One example came in the form of the Eagle in 1980, the industry’s first “crossover” vehicle. Borrowing from the… more»
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No Reserve: 1960 Chevrolet Apache K10
Many people complain that modern trucks aren’t really trucks in the traditional sense. They have leather seats, air conditioning, and park assist and are only used for actual work a few days a year. This 1960 Chevy four-by-four is… more»
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Deal Of The Day! 1981 Buick Riviera
How about a classic Detroit cruiser for less than the price of a beat out Sentra? You probably can’t go wrong with this amazingly clean Riviera. This immaculate, luxury Buick seems worthy of the title “time capsule”. It appears… more»
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36k Original Miles: 1985 AMC Eagle Limited
Bold claims about originality and mileage are nothing new to us at Barn Finds, and such claims must sometimes be treated with a grain of salt. However, it appears that isn’t the case with this 1985 AMC Eagle Limited… more»
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Turbo Drop-Top: No Reserve 2004 Volvo C70 Convertible
Volvo spent decades establishing a reputation for producing some of the safest cars on the planet. Besides its legendary P1800 range, it hadn’t offered many genuinely sporting vehicles until the 240 Turbo hit showrooms for the 1981 model year…. more»
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Rare Color: 2009 Mini-Cooper S Turbo Drop-Top
The Mini-Cooper arrived on the automotive scene in 2000, a product built by BMW but marketed separately. Several variants would emerge, including the Mini-Cooper S as a convertible with a supercharger at first, replaced by a turbocharger later. The… more»
