Early postwar Chevrolets have a way of striking a balance between elegance and attitude, and this 1954 Chevrolet Bel Air Coupe checks both boxes. Offered out of Colbert with a clean title, this Bel Air presents as a well-sorted… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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One-Owner 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Bill Mitchell, GM’s Vice President of Design from 1959 through 1977, was famously responsible for some of the best shapes in the American automotive industry, but near the end of his career, some questioned the neoclassical themes he began… more»
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On/Off Survivor: 1981 Honda XL250S
Ride it to work all week, and then hit the trails on the weekends, that was Honda’s idea behind the XL250S. A bit lighter than the XL250, it was easy to handle and fun to ride on or off… more»
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“Elderly Lady” Former Owner: 1998 Saturn SL1
Having faded to the point of looking almost as silver as the paint color, which is called “Silver,” the bumpers on this second-generation 1998 Saturn SL1 aren’t painted in the body color as they are on SL2 models. This… more»
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400 Miles! 1989 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z
Jay Leno enjoys a well-earned reputation in the classic world. His vast garage houses some of the most desirable vehicles in automotive history, including the only privately-owned example of Chrysler’s legendary Turbine Car. However, even he can be taken… more»
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Stored For Years: 1985 Yamaha YT125N Tri-Moto
I’m down to two Hondas and two Yamahas, but it’s like choosing a favorite child to choose a favorite motorcycle or motorsports maker. I can’t do it, although I tend to sway towards Yamaha, in general. Their cars are… more»
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Mini Mighty Max: 1988 Mitsubishi Mighty Max
Florence Beige is an unusual color name, but maybe I’m the only one here who wonders how car companies come up with color names. Florence? Who is that, and why is she associated with beige? The ad for this… more»
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Original Paint Survivor: 1972 Ford F-100 Ranger XLT
I’ve always envied the one-make person, the “Mopar-or-no-car” types, or those who bleed Ford Blue, or those who sided with 50 percent of Americans in always buying GM (when they were at their peak). I am not that guy,… more»
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Canadian Survivor: 1965 Plymouth Savoy
The Savoy nameplate was applied to Plymouth’s full-size cars in the U.S. from 1951 to 1964 and usually signified the entry-level model. But for the new C-body Plymouths built in Windsor, Ontario, in 1965 for consumption within Canada, the… more»
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$13,000 Or Best Offer! 1980 Honda Civic 1500 GL
We’ve only seen three 1980 Honda Civics here on Barn Finds over the years: two red ones and one white one. This 1980 Civic 1500 GL is St. Moritz Silver over a red interior, and it can be found… more»
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European-Flavored: Rust-Free 1980 Ford Granada
UPDATE – This 1980 Ford Granada is still for sale, but the seller has dropped their asking price to $5,595. The seller has it listed for sale again here on craigslist in Chesapeake, Virginia. Here is the original listing, and… more»
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Modified Base Twin-Track: 1974 Raider Hawk
In Raider’s second-to-last year making snowmobiles, the company found itself using up leftover parts for the 1974 model year. The base model Hawk came along in 1974, and they had no shocks on the skis, so this one must… more»
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Tall Unicorn: 1994 Plymouth Colt Vista Wagon
Deep Blue Pearl over a Blue interior, this rarely seen today 1994 Plymouth Colt Vista Wagon is a vehicle I haven’t seen in years in person or online, and we’ve never seen one before here on Barn Finds. This… more»
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1 Owner Survivor: 1987 Jaguar XJ6
I always get a kick out of seeing classic cars at an everyday used car dealership. It all goes back to seeing a gorgeous Porsche 928 at a local used car lot when I was a young’un in Poughkeepsie,… more»
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50k-Mile Survivor: 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
One of the best-selling cars of the 1960s and 1970s was the Chevy Chevelle, a mid-size offering introduced in 1964. The most popular iteration was the second generation, built from 1968-72 during the heyday of the muscle car. But… more»
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No Reserve: 1997 Lotus Elise
“Simplify, then add lightness.” It was the phrase that encapsulated Colin Chapman’s design philosophy, and served Lotus well years after his passing when it released the Elise. Its engine produces a relatively modest power figure, but the low curb… more»
