If you wanted fresh air in your ride back in the day, you could have bought a convertible or a retractable hardtop. And maybe a car with T-Tops a little later on. Or there was the unique Breezeway, a… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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1987 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z With 6,464 Original Miles!
I typically steer clear of terms like “time capsule” when describing any classic, but it is unavoidable with this 1987 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z. Its presentation is flawless, which is unsurprising since its odometer shows a genuine 6,464 miles. The… more»
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One Family Owned: 1997 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra
Many enthusiasts consider a known ownership history crucial when purchasing a classic to park in their garage. This 1997 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra ticks that box because it has remained in the same family since Day One. It is… more»
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32k Original Miles: 1990 Ford Thunderbird Super Coupe
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it’s a Super Coupe. Technically, since this 1990 Ford is a Thunderbird, it is also a bird. The Super Coupe was the badge’s high-performance offering, and this one is a… more»
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21k Original Miles? 1983 Oldsmobile Toronado Convertible
The practice of transforming Sedans or Hardtops into Convertibles isn’t new, and everyone from ambitious amateurs to renowned coachbuilders has tried it. However, when a company famous for producing Presidential limousines performs the work, you can be sure the… more»
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Small Survivor: 1978 Toyota Corolla Wagon
We’ve only seen two 1978 Toyota Corolla Wagons here on Barn Finds over the years, maybe because they’ve all rusted away by now or had some other issue. They made quite a few of them so that would be… more»
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Forced Sale: 1976 Pontiac Grand Prix LJ
Few things are sadder than being forced to sell a beloved classic due to circumstances beyond your control. That is the decision made by the owner of this 1976 Pontiac Grand Prix LJ. Declining health has prompted them to… more»
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Rare Houndstooth Edition: 1970 Mercury Cougar
Special Editions are nothing new to the automotive world and, thanks to early coachbuilding practices, are almost as old as the car itself. Manufacturers typically delve into their Parts Bins for a selection of components and trim pieces to… more»
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42k-Mile Survivor: 1979 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
One of the most popular cars of the 1970s was the Chevrolet Monte Carlo. It was Chevy’s entry into the personal luxury car market and would set a sales record in 1977 at more than 411,000 units. The machines… more»
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36k Original Miles: 1966 Mercury Park Lane
Classics with a known history always attract attention, but their impact is heightened if they present well and fall into the affordable category. Those words perfectly describe this 1966 Mercury Park Lane. It is a two-owner survivor that is… more»
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Original California Cadillac: 1964 Cadillac Coupe de Ville
Based on the comments in my earlier story about a 1948 Cadillac Series 61 coupe, many Barn Finds readers are fans of Cadillacs from the division’s glory days. So, to keep our luxury car-loving fan base happy, here is… more»
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49k Original Miles: 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe
There is something undeniably attractive about buying the last of the breed in the classic world. Logic dictates that the manufacturer should have identified and eliminated any design shortcomings and that those cars should be the best of their… more»
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No Reserve: 1964 Volkswagen Beetle “Show Car”
Describing any classic as perfect is risky because an in-person inspection almost invariably reveals minor flaws or defects. However, the seller states that the supplied photos fail to do this 1964 Volkswagen Beetle justice. The owner left no stone… more»
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$6,500 In Recent Work: 1976 Mercury Cougar XR-7
The third-generation Cougars were only made for three years and I think they’re the last of the really beautiful Cougars, coming in only a two-door body style and with nicely proportioned flowing lines. Ok, the bumpers don’t help, but… more»
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BF Auction: 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata
With summer on our doorstep, now is the ideal time to park a classic Convertible in your driveway. Few motoring pleasures are better than hitting the road with the sun on your back and the wind in your hair…. more»
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34k-Mile Survivor: 1977 Ford Granada Ghia
When the first-generation Ford Granada was introduced as a compact back in 1975, it was a pretty solid offering and probably would have found plenty of buyers even without a celebrity endorsement. However, it never hurts to get somebody… more»
