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»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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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»
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41k Original Miles: 1989 Ford Mustang LX Convertible
When searching for a turnkey classic to park in your garage, it can sometimes be challenging to determine whether a particular vehicle is the ideal candidate. There are so many factors to consider that it could make your head… more»
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BF Auction: 1963 Chevrolet Bel Air
This 1963 Chevrolet Bel Air ticks many of the right boxes for enthusiasts seeking a project candidate. It is complete and features a healthy V8 under the hood, plus a range of new parts! While it needs the rest… more»
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Great Price! 1990 Nissan 300ZX 5-Speed
Desirable cars with a low price are rare. Values in the classic car market have been skyrocketing for the past few years. Finding this gem is truly an exception. You’re lucky to find one in any condition today. This… more»
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No Reserve: 1973 Mercury Colony Park Station Wagon
As a kid growing up in the ’80s and ’90s, my parents largely drove T-Birds and Mustangs, so our family road trips were not the spacious affairs of those who grew up in the heyday of the American station… more»
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1 of 1 in the US! 1988 Lotus Excel
If you are familiar with this model Lotus… congratulations! You are a true automobile aficionado! I thought I knew cars fairly well, yet the only Excel I had ever heard of was from Hyundai. This is truly a unicorn…. more»
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Italian Thoroughbred: 1990 Ferrari F40 With 8k Original Miles
I have always considered the Ferrari F40 as one of the greatest supercars of all time. There are undoubtedly prettier cars (step forward, 458 Italia), and cars like the Bugatti Veyron rewrote the rule book when the subject turned… more»
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No Reserve: 1996 Ford F-150 Eddie Bauer
Pickups have evolved enormously since the post-war years when they were considered purely as workhorses. You will now struggle to find a new one that doesn’t feature similar equipment levels to a high-end sedan, with air conditioning and power… more»
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Fighter Jet Fixer Upper: Canadair F-86 Sabre Mk. 6
We write about a lot of unusual forms of transportation here at Barn Finds. As one of the staff writers, I have completed write-ups on motorcycles, trains, boats, and, of course, about every type of car ever produced. However,… more»
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Solid Survivor: 1953 Studebaker Commander Starliner
The Starliner was a beautiful 2-door hardtop offered by Studebaker between 1953 and 1955. Styled by designer Raymond Loewy, the Starliner would serve as the inspiration for the Hawk iteration of sedans and hardtops built between 1956 and 1964…. more»
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Collector Quality: 1973 Yamaha GT80
One thing we have learned over the years at Barn Finds is that classics come in all shapes and sizes. The sheer variety of machinery we have seen is mind-boggling, but one of our favorites is old motorcycles. They… more»
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1980 Jeep CJ-5 With 3,931 Genuine Miles!
“Getting there is half the fun.” How many times have we heard that old line? It is often spoken without a second thought, but it is one that accurately reflects many wilderness adventures. Those journeys can be a battle… more»
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Montana Farm Survivor: 1971 Ford F100 Custom
If you Googled “basic, no frills 70’s-era pickup truck,” this 1971 Ford F100 Custom would most likely pop up. It’s as basic as it gets, folks. The Custom was the lowest rung on the Ford pickup truck trim ladder,… more»
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Shed Find 8k Miles! 1972 Cadillac Sedan DeVille
For most of the second half of the 20th Century, the DeVille Series dominated Cadillac production. It was hard to miss either a Coupe DeVille or Sedan DeVille driving down the road, stealing sales thunder from the Lincoln Continental… more»
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Rare Half-Door: 1974 Dodge Ramcharger
Dodge released its Ramcharger in 1974, and early examples featured an unusual door design that saw the upper door frames attached to the optional hardtop. Our feature Ramcharger is one of those vehicles and has received a long list… more»
