I can picture this Duetto wafting along the B-roads of Oxfordshire countryside on a beautiful summer evening, bathed in late evening sunshine. Outside of that idyllic scenario though, these are perilous to own in the UK because we salt… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Same Owner for 50 Years: 1947 MG TC
A long-term ownership history is desirable when choosing a classic to park in your garage. That is the story behind this 1947 MG TC, with the current owner serving as its custodian for over fifty years. It has spent… more»
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Affordable Driver: 1966 Volvo 122S
Some enthusiasts place the idea of a first restoration project in the “too-hard” basket, fearing that even the initial purchase price of a classic will prove to be an obstacle that is too great to overcome. That’s when cars… more»
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One Owner Turbo: 1988 Ford Thunderbird
The subtle hood scoops immediately indicate that this 1988 Ford Thunderbird is something fairly special. The first owner sought to combine luxury and performance, ordering this classic with the optional turbocharged four-cylinder engine under the hood. By ticking the… more»
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Special Edition Project: 1968 Ford Galaxie XL GT
You don’t see many of these pop up anymore, especially in mostly untouched form. Listed here on craigslist out of Tucson, this 1968 Ford Galaxie XL GT is described as a very rare find, and it certainly checks a… more»
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One Family from New: 1969 Pontiac Firebird 400
Every now and then, a listing pops up that stops you in your tracks, not because it’s a wild restomod or a high-dollar show car, but because of how unusually original and well-optioned it is. That’s the case with… more»
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Drives Like New: 1942 Buick Special Sedanet
Given that Buick’s 1942 model year began in October 1941 and ended in February 1942, it may come as no surprise that fewer than 100,000 of them were sold, and of those, a mere 5,981 were Model 48S Special… more»
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1978 Chevrolet Corvette Indy Pace Car With 21 Genuine Miles
Some enthusiasts will spend the money on a shiny new classic, squirreling it away for years, hoping that it will prove to be a rock-solid long-term investment. Chevrolet’s 1978 Corvette Indy Pace Car Edition was one of the more… more»
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455/4-Speed: 1971 Pontiac Trans Am
By 1971, the writing was on the wall, with manufacturers and the buying public aware that upcoming legislative changes would have a profound impact on high-performance models. However, there were still some pretty impressive cars available that satisfied the… more»
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Teutonic Turbo: 1983 Audi 5000 Turbo Diesel
We’ve seen 13 Audis from 1983 here on Barn Finds, and all but one of them have had only two doors. The only four-door 5000 sedan we’ve seen was written up by yours truly, three years ago here. It… more»
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Tribute Van: 1977 Dodge B200 Yamahauler
As far as I know, we’ve only seen one other Dodge Van Yamahauler here on Barn Finds over the years, and that one was also a tribute rather than the real thing. That isn’t a bad thing at all…. more»
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Cheap Wheels Orphan: 2001 Saturn LW300
Remember Saturn Corp., the division of General Motors, whose slogan was, “A different kind of company, a different kind of car”? They were known for their unique culture that was embraced by both employees and customers. And for body… more»
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43k One-Family Miles: 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
The period in which it was produced is an important factor in defining a great luxury auto, and in the late seventies, the Ninety-Eight was doing a fine job representing Oldsmobile as its flagship model. Even though the car… more»
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Low Mileage Survivor: 1974 Toyota HiLux Pickup
Here’s a compact pickup that managed to dodge the 25% “chicken tax” to find itself in the good ole US of A. The chicken tax was a retaliatory measure taken against Europe in 1964, which had tariffed imports of… more»
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Original Nailhead: 1955 Buick Century Riviera
Purchasing a classic that you can enjoy immediately and potentially restore at your leisure is an attractive proposition, and this 1955 Buick Century Riviera presents just such an opportunity. The Buick features a few subtle and practical upgrades, but… more»
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Grandma’s Sports Car: 1993 Dodge Stealth R/T
There are some cars that are undeniably vintage yet not likely to become prized collector’s items. This is a good thing, as it means the car in question can be driven daily without too much regret, while still being… more»
