The American debuted in 1958 as a reworked version of a car previously sold by one of AMC’s predecessor companies, Nash. It would soldier on through 1969 as American Motors worked hard to position itself as a marketer of… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Amazing Survivor: 1977 Chevrolet Camaro Sport Coupe
We see a wide variety of Second Generation Camaros at Barn Finds, with most being the Z28 variants. However, our feature car is something out of the box. It is an unmolested Sport Coupe that retains its original paint… more»
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Original 327/4-Speed: 1962 Chevrolet Corvette
The 1962 Corvette was a significant car in the badge’s long and illustrious history. Not only was it the final year of C1 production, but it was also the last time that any generation of Corvette would be available… more»
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Rust-Free Survivor: 1980 Chevrolet C10 Scottsdale
Winter might be headed our way, but there are still opportunities to hit the road for adventure before colder weather makes indoor activities more appealing. This 1980 Chevrolet C10 Scottsdale could be ideal for someone seeking to strike while… more»
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Rare Drop-Top: 1954 Kaiser Darrin
The post-war American vehicle manufacturing industry was vibrant as companies struggled to meet the demand placed on them by buyers deprived of new cars since early 1942. The first genuinely new models began emerging in the late 1940s, but… more»
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Prehistoric Find: Stegosaurus Dinosaur Skeleton
Most of the posts you’ll see here on Barn Finds feature wheels, but we recently spotted something so unique and unusual that we wanted to include it for those readers who have eclectic tastes, plenty of display room, bottomless… more»
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350 V8 Survivor: 1969 Pontiac LeMans
The compact Pontiac Tempest/LeMans took on more size in 1964, becoming a mid-size GM offering along with the Oldsmobile Cutlass and Buick Skylark. They got their first redesign in 1968, creating a look that would resonate well with buyers… more»
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Indy 500 Festival Convertible: 1990 Chevrolet Corvette
In 1990, Chevrolet provided two cars for the Indianapolis 500: the Beretta was chosen for the pace car, but the Corvette was selected for festival duty. The latter cars shuttled around officials, dignitaries, and the press during those two… more»
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BF Auction: 1977 Dodge Ramcharger
Discontinued a little over three decades ago, Dodge’s Ramcharger was a tough truck battling it out with Ford and Chevrolet’s SUVs of the 1970s through the early 1990s. Only offered in a two-door body style, they’re rare to see… more»
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1995 Chevrolet Impala SS With 8,700 Original Miles!
Many consider the Chevrolet Impala SS produced between 1994 and 1996 as the last true American V8 muscle car. It perfectly combines comfort and style in a package providing respectable performance. Our feature car rolled off the line in… more»
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11k Original Miles: 1993 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
This 1993 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible appears to tick the right boxes for potential buyers. It presents superbly, wearing one of the rarer paint shades available during that model year. It is original and unmolested and has spent its idle… more»
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BF Auction: 1977 GMC Kingsley MotorHome
For a half-dozen years in the 1970s, GMC’s Truck and Coach Division made one of the nicest and most iconic motorhomes of all time. Their advertising was even great, with lines like, “We hide our best work where it… more»
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Rare First Series: 1955 Chevrolet Truck
This rare and unique-looking 1955 Chevrolet truck is up for grabs in Ottertail, Minnesota (lovely town name, eh?). The owner’s description sets a new record for terseness. We get only “Rare 55 First Series. Western dry. Low-mile original with… more»
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Barn Find Lives Again! 1966 Triumph TR4-A
The Triumph TR4-A differed little from the TR4, switching to independent rear suspension (IRS) during its production run between 1965 and 1967. You could opt to go back to the live axle of the TR4, but that change would… more»
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“Snake Charmer!” 1964 Shelby 289 Cobra
Owned and loved for 60 years by its original owner, this never-restored 1964 Shelby 289 Cobra comes to auction in August. Henry “Hank” Williams Jr. led an interesting life, participating in the U.S. Army’s WW II D-Day operations in… more»
BF Exclusive: 1963 Ford Falcon Futura Sprint Convertible
Some classics are better candidates for a Restomod build than others, and the ready availability of parts made this 1963 Ford Falcon Futura Sprint Convertible an obvious choice. The owner retained the car’s inherent 1960s charm, hiding a more… more»
