Occasionally, time catches up with enthusiasts, and advancing years mean they are no longer able to enjoy their beloved classic. Such is the case with this 1971 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible. It has spent a few years in storage, but… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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6,200 Original Miles: 1993 Ford Mustang GT
When it comes to Fox bodies, you can sometimes grow weary of seeing low mileage Cobras pop up time and again. It’s actually refreshing to see a standard GT like this 1993 model appear with next to no miles… more»
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Flux Capacitor Included: 1981 DMC DeLorean
Whenever I have written about a DMC DeLorean, I have typically avoided references to Back to the Future. However, that is unavoidable this time, because this 1981 example is a stunning, faithful recreation of the car featured in the… more»
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41k Original Miles: 1987 Mercedes-Benz 560 SL Roadster
“Summertime, and the livin’ is easy.” I know I can’t sing, but I can’t tap dance either. Therefore, I’m a perfectly talentless entertainer. However, I am passionate about classic cars, and with summertime on our doorstep, it seems the… more»
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Blank Canvas Driver: 1963 Chevrolet C10 Short Bed
This 1963 Chevrolet C10 is a genuine Short Bed that is more solid than it initially appears. It represents a blank canvas project candidate, offering the winning bidder many options as they create the classic of their dreams. Apart… more»
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Triple Black Beauty: 1973 Plymouth Fury Gran Coupe
Throughout the 1960s and 1970s, the Fury nameplate dominated the Plymouth full-size lineup. And they played musical chairs with the sub-names. Such was the Fury Gran Coupe, which replaced the Fury Sport, and later it would become the Gran… more»
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1970s Schwinn De-Luxe Sting-Ray Single-Speed
We’ve only seen Schwinn bicycles 10 times here on Barn Finds; that’s crazy. I would have bet anything that we had seen many more than that, but if nothing else, this is the very first single-speed Sting-Ray that we’ve… more»
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No Reserve: 1967 Dodge Charger
This 1967 Dodge Charger has spent its life in a dry location, avoiding the rust issues that sometimes plague these classics. It presents well, although the interior appearance can be improved relatively easily. However, there are a couple of… more»
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Grandma’s Cheap Wheels: 1998 Ford Taurus SE
The Taurus was Ford’s mid or full-size family car from 1985 to 2019. For the period between 1996 and 1999, the automobile had unusual styling that corresponded with the Ford “Blue Oval” logo. Oval was the theme, and you… more»
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38K Mile 1986 Ford LTD Crown Victoria
Midnight Canyon Red Metallic! Ford was kicking it up several notches on their color names in the mid-1980s. They were also kicking up the luxury as seen in this nice 1986 Ford LTD Crown Victoria four-door sedan. Yes, they… more»
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1978 Ford F-250 Ranger SuperCab 4×4 400 V8
Appearing to be a solid survivor, and an interesting one with its exposed surface rust on the hood and roof (or is that patina?) (crickets), this 1978 Ford F-250 Ranger SuperCab 4×4 is listed here on eBay in Lakewood,… more»
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Single Family Drop-Top: 1957 Pontiac Star Chief
Until 1957, the Star Chief was a top-line Pontiac automobile. That’s when the Bonneville was introduced as a limited production convertible with fuel injection. Because that was an expensive car, buyers were few at 630 copies. But you could… more»
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Basic Wheels: 1978 Chevrolet Nova
The Chevy Nova enjoyed a long run on its rear-wheel-drive platform. From 1962 to 1979, it was probably the best-selling compact car of its era. This 1978 edition may have things that will turn off some buyers, such as… more»
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Field Find: 1938 Silver King R66
While not an Atlantic Tarpon, or Mexican wrestling legend César Cuauhtémoc González Barrón, or even the Hunt brothers who attempted to corner the world’s silver market a few decades ago, this tractor is also known as a Silver King,… more»
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BF Exclusive: 1981 Mercedes-Benz 380 SL Roadster
UPDATE – This one sold quickly! It’s headed off to Reader Shane L’s home. Congrats to Shane and David! There are few feelings as enjoyable as slipping behind the wheel of a classic Convertible on a sunny day for… more»
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Toyota Time Capsule: 19k-Mile 1988 Corolla FX Hatchback
Being the former owner of two Toyota Corolla’s (a 1977 and a 1991), I can attest to their reliability and toughness. Sure, they weren’t sexy, but if you needed a no-nonsense second car that never left you stranded, you… more»
