In the 1960s, the Plymouth Fury III competed head-to-head with the Chevy Impala and Ford Galaxie 500. But, as was the usual case, Plymouth came in third in the sales race for 1966. The seller’s station wagon had been… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Alloy-Bodied Gullwing: 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL
How do you make an exceptionally rare and valuable car even more so? You order it with lightweight body panels and plexiglass windows, and produce a mere 29 examples in that configuration. The alloy-bodied Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing was marketed… more»
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Power Pack V8 Option: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
Four-door cars aren’t cool, right? Wrong. When they’re hardtops rather than sedans, the coolness starts to come back. Case-in-point is this 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Sport Sedan, the company’s moniker for a 4-door Hardtop. This one looks quite nice… more»
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Low Production Survivor: 1970 International Harvester Scout 800B
International Harvester built over 500,000 Scouts from 1960 to 1980 so they are not rare. Many, if not a majority of the production, has succumbed to what they were intended to be used for or the rust bug has… more»
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Highly Optioned: 1979 Chevrolet K5 Blazer Cheyenne 4×4
Early 4x4s didn’t offer owners a particularly luxurious motoring experience. Most were based on commercial models, and creature comforts were a secondary consideration to practicality. However, vehicle manufacturers soon realized there was an untapped market, and the result was… more»
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5.0-Liter/5-Speed: 1985 Pontiac Trans Am
Turnkey classics are often difficult to ignore because they offer potential buyers instant motoring gratification. Of course, if the classic in question is in exceptional condition, it heightens the desire to park it in their driveway. This 1985 Pontiac… more»
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Runs After 25 Years: 1959 Chevrolet Impala
Thanks to the unexpected styling success of Chrysler’s “Forward Look” cars of 1957, the 1958 Chevrolets would be a one-year-only design. They were big and bulky-looking automobiles compared to the sharp edges and fins of the new Plymouths and… more»
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Restore or Preserve? 1963 Ford Galaxie 500 XL Convertible
It is an age-old question enthusiasts confront when faced with a classic like this 1963 Ford Galaxie 500 XL Convertible. It is rock-solid and rust-free, but is preservation or restoration the most appropriate choice? There are merits in both… more»
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Awaiting Restoration: 1967 Pontiac Firebird 400
One issue often facing enthusiasts hunting for a first-generation pony car project is that many have been consumed by rust. Addressing such problems can be expensive and time-consuming, resulting in some potential buyers consigning candidates to the too-hard basket…. more»
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No Reserve: 1969 Ford Bronco
Parting with a classic that has been part of the same family since it rolled off the showroom floor over five decades ago can’t be easy, but it is the decision made by the owners of this 1969 Ford… more»
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Nice Driver: 1951 Crosley Super Sports
The seller has done an incredible amount of work and spent lots of money on this 1951 Crosley Super Sports and he needs the shop space back, so it’s now for sale. For almost anyone looking for a fun… more»
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BF Auction: 1977 Jeep Wagoneer
UPDATE – The seller has added a video taking a closer look at this Jeep! In the 1960s, there weren’t a lot of options for family-friendly SUVs, and there certainly weren’t any luxury 4x4s. The Jeep Wagoneer debuted in… more»
Restoration Update! 1966 Mattel Stallion
Restoration Update: After a long and painful, or at least painfully expensive restoration, this bike is finally done! Well, it’s not the same exact bike that Michelle wrote about here on Barn Finds back in September of 2022. As… more»
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Hidden Gem? 1951 Willys-Overland Jeepster
Jeep = Kleenex, if you think about it. Almost nobody says, “Please hand me a facial tissue.” Instead, they say, “Please hand me a Kleenex.” Almost everyone who isn’t a dyed-in-the-wool car guy or car gal refers to most… more»
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Welcome to Datsunville! Cache of Datsuns
If you’re a fan of pre-1980 Nissan products – back in the day when they were called Datsuns in the U.S. – this is your lucky day. The seller has amassed 15 to 20 of them in all shapes… more»
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Former Racer: 1957 Chevrolet Corvette “Fuelie”
A picture is worth a thousand words; sometimes, a single image defines a classic car. This 1957 Chevrolet Corvette demonstrates that. The fifty-one trophies visible in this shot aren’t window dressing because this ‘Vette earned every one of them… more»
