This 1984 GMC C/K 1500, listed as a Barn Finds Auction in Oklahoma City, is anything but a stock square-body pickup. Showing just 4,095 miles and carrying a clean title, this heavily modified GMC blends classic truck styling with… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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BF Auction: No Reserve 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500SL
UPDATE – The seller has added a walk-around and start-up video! There’s something special about a well-kept R129, and this 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500SL looks like a strong example of why these cars continue to earn respect in the collector… more»
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BF Auction: No Reserve 1988 Toyota Tercel 4WD Wagon
UPDATE – The seller has added more photos and a copy of the CarFax. Every once in a while, something shows up that completely resets expectations. This 1988 Toyota Tercel 4WD Wagon, now listed as a no reserve Barn… more»
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BF Auction: 1954 Chevrolet 3100 5 Window
UPDATE – The seller has added a walk-around and start-up video! A show of hands for those of you who remember owning or riding in vehicles with vent windows? Ah, I thought so, most of you. The 1954 Chevrolet… more»
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BF Auction: 1970 Chevrolet El Camino
UPDATE – The seller has added a walk-around and start-up video! This 1970 Chevrolet El Camino, now listed as a Barn Finds Auction in Oklahoma City, blends classic muscle-era styling with upgraded performance. Showing 84,925 miles and carrying a… more»
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1988 Cadillac Seville STS With Only 2,216 Miles!
While every car featured on Barn Finds is special, some are extraordinary. It could be the rarity, condition, price, or a combination of factors that help those classics stand out from the crowd. This 1988 Cadillac Seville STS falls… more»
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Surprise Packet: 1965 Volkswagen Beetle
This 1965 Volkswagen Beetle is an optical illusion. It appears to be an unfinished project, and that is partially true. However, it is far closer to completion than this photo suggests, leaving scope for its new owner to personalize… more»
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68K-Mile Survivor: 1980 Pontiac Firebird Esprit
Second-generation Firebirds have developed a strong following in recent years, and original examples are getting harder to find. This 1980 Pontiac Firebird Esprit, now listed on craigslist, is presented as a one-owner survivor with just 68,000 original miles and… more»
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Stored 20+ Years: 1973 Ford Pinto Wagon 4-Speed
One of my favorite recent opening photos, this Pinto wagon does need a bit of service after having been stored since 2005. Ahhhh, 2005, to go back 20+ years. What’s the first thing you’d do? I mean, other than… more»
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Rebuilt Lightning Rods: 1983 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds
Oldsmobile partnered with Hurst Performance from 1968 to 1984 to offer a special breed of muscle car. These were offered sporadically (not every year), but always on a Cutlass and always with a Hurst-supplied shifter. The seller’s 1983 edition… more»
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Restored Plunger Tail: 1953 BSA Bantam D1 125
Starting life as a DKW after WWII, as part of Germany’s war reparations, Birmingham Small Arms Company (BSA) modified these incredibly popular motorcycles and sold hundreds of thousands of them to consumers, businesses, and government agencies beginning in 1948…. more»
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Running Red Hauler: 1948 Ford F-5 Flatbed
When Ford introduced the F-Series line of trucks in 1948, they were founding an institution that has shown no signs of letting up. Of course, the King Ranch you can buy off the lot today has little in common… more»
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82k Documented Miles: 1986 Toyota Xtracab 4×4 Pickup
If any vehicle cemented Toyota’s reputation for reliability and dependability, it is its Pickup range. A global sales success, these classics have served with distinction in both domestic and defence roles. This 1986 Xtracab 4×4 is a genuine survivor… more»
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Needs TLC: 1985 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham
For some reason, I rarely think of a Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham from the 1980s as a car that needs work. I just assume that they’ve been taken care of, maintained, loved, washed, kept in a garage, etc. This is… more»
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13k Original Miles? 1984 Buick Electra Park Avenue
Mileage claims are sometimes a minefield. The reality is that in the absence of documentary evidence, they must be taken at face value. Such is the case with this 1984 Buick Electra Park Avenue. It presents well as a… more»
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Recent Restoration: 1966 Arctic Cat 140D
Even though this 1966 Arctic Cat 140D appears to be hidden away in storage – and with it weighing 380 pounds, I’m guessing some sort of forklift was used to get it up there – it’s also shown in… more»
