In the 1990s, Chevrolet practically handed out S10s for free. I remember radio ads offering leases for under $100 a month, and I guffawed that “there are hidden fees!” until several people I knew actually leased them for that… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Tidy Driver: 1965 Ford Mustang
As 2024 draws to a close, the world is slowly recovering from “Taylor Swift-itis.” The Pennsylvania-born singer wowed audiences across the globe during her “The Eras Tour,” earning millions of dollars through the sale of concert tickets and merchandise… more»
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Montana Barn Find: 1966 Dodge Charger 383
If I were forced to pick my favorite Dodge Charger, the 1966 model would sit at the top of the list. Dodge released a car that perfectly combined luxury and performance, although buyers paid a premium to park one… more»
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Meticulously Maintained: 1973 Datsun 240Z
A classic car’s odometer reading sometimes isn’t a consideration, particularly if it has received the TLC it richly deserves. This 1973 Datsun 240Z is a perfect example of that approach. It has 148,544 miles on the clock, but the… more»
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93k Mile 1949 Studebaker Champion
The Champion was considered Studebaker’s “entry-level” model in the late ’40s and ’50s. It was the affordable economy car for the brand and was fairly common. The example at hand is said to have 93k miles and is the… more»
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Highly Original 1959 Porsche 356 Super 1600
In 1959 2,742 356A coupes were said to be produced making this example fairly rare. It’s even more uncommon to find an example that is mostly original and in great shape. This 356A super 1600 is said to have… more»
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10k-Mile Luxurious Beauty: 1977 Pontiac Grand Prix LJ
Big changes were coming for the Pontiac Grand Prix in 1978, or maybe smaller changes might be a more accurate way of describing what was ahead. The General Motors A-bodies were destined for the chopping block, with the GP… more»
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60k-Mile Survivor: 1967 Imperial by Chrysler
The Imperial had been Chrysler’s top luxury brand since 1926. To help it better compete against Cadillac and Lincoln, it was spun off as a separate make in 1955 (which may or may not have helped). This 1967 edition… more»
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1996 Ford F-350 XLT Crew Cab Diesel 5-Speed
This is a big truck. End of story. Tune in next week and… Isn’t it funny how vintage crew cab pickups seem so much bigger than the “normal” quad or crew cab trucks sold today? This 1996 Ford F-350… more»
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400/4-Speed: 1971 Pontiac GT-37
If the pages of Barn Finds are an accurate guide, Pontiac’s GT-37 is a rare beast. This is only the fourth example we have featured in over a decade, and it is undoubtedly the best. This car’s appeal is… more»
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Recent Overhaul: 1988 BMW M5
BMW’s M-Series range of classics has typically become more desirable with each passing year. While vehicles like the M1 and the E30-based M3 were conceived initially as competition vehicles, cars like this 1988 BMW M5 focused firmly on the… more»
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Banks Turbo Diesel! 1989 Ford F250 XL 4×4
Looking well-preserved and ready for action, this 1989 Ford F250 XL 4×4 must have lived some kind of charmed life. Many of Ford’s popular F-Series pickups suffer abuse after abuse. Many keep on trucking, but rarely without dents and… more»
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42K-Mile Survivor: 1980 Dodge D-50 Pickup
We’ve seen a few of these little rebadged Mitsubishi pickups before here on Barn Finds. I’m partial to these little gems that were sold under the Dodge and Plymouth name in the late 1970s and early 1980s. This 1980… more»
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No Reserve: 2001 Jeep Cherokee Limited
Writing for Barn Finds, I’m given the opportunity to learn more about cars and trucks that have heretofore blended into the background of my life, and one of them is pictured above. The Jeep is comparatively newer than the collectible… more»
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Original 421: 1966 Pontiac Catalina Ventura
When a classic tips the scales at over 4,000 lbs, it requires something special under the hood to deliver respectable performance. This 1966 Pontiac Catalina Ventura ticks that box, courtesy of its 421ci V8. The car presents superbly, and… more»
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One Owner! 1962 Chrysler 300 Sport
When Virgil Exner showed up at Chrysler in 1950, he was a refugee from Studebaker’s design department after a crescendo of dissension with Raymond Loewy. He was immediately put to work, and managed to ascend to management’s top tier,… more»
