As I sit here and log into Barn Finds this snowy morning to check the tips page, literally drinking coffee from my Raider Twin-Track coffee cup, what should pop up but this 1973 Raider 34TT twin-track snowmobile tip! This… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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BF Auction: 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 Time-Capsule
This incredibly preserved 2003 Dodge 1500 out of Louisville, Kentucky, reads like a true survivor story—and the details back it up. Offered with a clean title and showing just 18,588 miles, this pickup has remained with the same family… more»
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One Owner Survivor: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Many enthusiasts believe that the 1963 model year was when the Chevrolet Corvette came of age. The company introduced the C2, featuring a dramatic new body and significant mechanical changes that transformed the car’s road manners and handling. This… more»
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389 Tri-Power: 1962 Pontiac Bonneville
The horsepower race was on in earnest during the 1960s, with the decade’s early years setting the scene for what was to come. This 1962 Pontiac Bonneville perfectly demonstrates the emerging trend, with its engine bay housing a 389ci… more»
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Trophy Winner: 1979 Chevrolet Camaro
This 1979 Chevrolet Camaro is a genuine survivor that wears that badge proudly. It isn’t perfect, but the seller states that it has accumulated show silverware due to its originality. It seems to be no idle boast, since they… more»
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Pearl White Pioneer: 1957 Chevrolet Corvette SS Styling Car
Few Corvettes spark as much conversation as this 1957 Chevrolet Corvette SS Styling Car, a highly unusual and historically important example that blends production Corvette roots with concept-level ambition. Listed on eBay by Corvette Mike in Anaheim, this Pearl… more»
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Shadow Grey Survivor: 1970 Chevrolet Camaro RS
Second-generation Camaros are finally getting the recognition they deserve, and survivor-grade cars like this 1970 Chevrolet Camaro RS help explain why. Listed here on eBay with just 52,581 miles, this split-bumper RS presents as an honest, well-kept example that… more»
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Same Owner 52 Years: 1971 Dodge Charger 500
Chrysler redesigned all of its mid-sized B-body cars in 1971. That included the Dodge Charger, which had a highly successful second-generation run from 1968 to 1970. The cars had an all-new look and sales more than doubled from 1970… more»
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Green Gremlin: 1979 AMC Spirit Sedan
Cumberland Green Metallic is the color of this 1979 AMC Spirit Sedan; it isn’t black, even though it looks like that in the photos. It’s a dark green specified 9H on the body tag, which the seller included a… more»
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21k Original Miles: 1991 Pontiac Firebird Formula
We’re no strangers to low-mile classics at Barn Finds, and this 1991 Pontiac Firebird Formula joins that list. Its presentation is superb, unsurprising given it has genuine 21,000 miles on its odometer. It isn’t the most potent beast on… more»
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52K-Mile Luxury Survivor: 1978 Cadillac Eldorado
Mediterranean Blue Firemist is such a beautiful color, although now that I say that, vehicle colors are such a subjective thing. At the very least, it’s an exotic-sounding name, and that’s perfect for what was an exotic car at… more»
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Cranberry Time Capsule: 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle Convertible
Finding a true survivor Chevelle convertible in today’s market is no small feat, and this 1971 example stands out precisely because it hasn’t been over-restored, reimagined, or heavily altered. Offered as an original, unmodified Malibu Chevelle convertible, this car… more»
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No Reserve: 1967 Volkswagen Beetle
The Volkswagen Beetle has one of the most easily recognized shapes in automotive history. Produced as an affordable people’s car, an impressive 21.5 million of these little classics rolled off the line before production ended in 2003. This 1967… more»
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Restore or Ride? 1965 Rupp Grand Prix Go-Kart
Oddly enough, I’ve done seven out of the 10 Rupp machines shown here on Barn Finds over the last decade or so. Maybe that isn’t surprising, given my love of anything unusual, small, and somewhat inexpensive. Oh yeah, and… more»
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Electric Start Survivor: 1972 Chaparral Firebird 440
Vintage snowmobiles have to take off in the collector market fairly soon, don’t they? As vintage cars and trucks continue to be priced at crazy numbers, getting a vintage snowmobile this nice for under a grand has to be… more»
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BF Auction: 1986 Volvo 240 DL Wagon
Regular readers may find this 1986 Volvo 240 DL Wagon familiar. We featured in an auction three years ago when Barn Finds founder Jesse Mortensen decided to part with a vehicle that had served as his daily driver. It… more»
