While there are exceptions to every rule, enthusiasts searching for a classic to park in their garage typically fall into three broad categories. Some prefer a well-restored vehicle that is a turnkey proposition, and others yearn for a project… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Last Chance? 1990 Mustang LX 5.0
As are many of you, I’m all for old Mustangs. Heck, I’ve even come around to the point of view that the Mustang II cars of the 1970s (1974-78 model years, to be exact) have a historical place that… more»
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Factory 340/Six-Pack: 1970 Plymouth AAR ‘Cuda
Gauging whether a classic is desirable is sometimes challenging, but this 1970 Plymouth AAR ‘Cuda leaves no doubt. It has generated significant interest since hitting the market, but there could be some distance to go before it finds a… more»
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13k Mile Survivor: 1958 Cadillac Eldorado Seville
In 1957 and 1958, Cadillac differentiated the Eldorado 2-door hardtop from the convertible by calling the former the Seville vs. the Biarritz. It was at the top of the luxury food chain and was built in relatively small numbers,… more»
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No Reserve! 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
Few enthusiasts will argue that some classics are more deserving of legendary status than others. Of those that have rolled from American factories, the First Generation Camaro Z28 will comfortably make that list. This 1969 example is stunning, from… more»
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Great-Grandma’s Car: 1979 Dodge Omni
“Whoever thought a new kind of four-door car could turn so many people on? Ah, but this is no ordinary car we’re talking about . . . it’s an Omni. And that makes all the difference in the world.”… more»
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Barn Find “Thing”: 1974 Volkswagen Type 181
Who remembers the VW Thing, a 4-door Jeep-like vehicle that was sold in the U.S. for only a couple of years? Inspired by similar military equipment and using existing VW parts and components, the VW Thing has developed something… more»
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Rust-Free Fast Top: 1968 Plymouth VIP 383 V8
Looking like it’s right out of a brochure photo shoot, this 1968 Plymouth VIP two-door “Fast Top” is one gorgeous car and it appears to be in equally gorgeous condition. As Plymouth’s top model in this era, it came… more»
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Porsche Fuel Injection? 1991 Yugo GV Plus
“The reliable new Yugo is based on a very simple concept: basic transportation that won’t cost you your life savings. Which, when you think about it, isn’t exactly a revelation.” So says a 1991 Yugo GV Plus brochure. The… more»
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96k Original Miles: 1967 Ford Mustang
Ford’s approach with its First Generation Mustang wasn’t revolutionary. However, offering a six-cylinder engine as the entry point made its new model affordable enough to generate significant sales. This 1967 example demonstrates that, and its sheltered existence has left… more»
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Original Paint: 1976 AMC Gremlin Three-Speed
It’s Gremlin week here on Barn Finds, just what a lot of us in dreary winter country need to brighten up these overwhelming overcast skies that go on day after day after day after day after day. After day…. more»
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48K Mile: 1977 Chevrolet Corvette
This car is so clean you could eat off any part of it, including the engine compartment. The Corvette is reported to have 48,000 original miles and been in the same family since the early 1980’s. The car… more»
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Single-Family Survivor: 1972 Ford LTD Brougham
introduced the LTD in 1965 as an upscale version of the Galaxie 500. It was hugely popular, and Chevy scrambled to unveil the Caprice a few months later. The car would remain the top dog in the Ford Division’s… more»
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Nice Shop Truck? 1971 Dodge D100
The seller gives no information about this 1971 Dodge D100 pickup, not one word, and that’s very unusual. They do show many good photos and as they say, a picture is worth a thousand words. Or in this case,… more»
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25k-Mile Survivor: 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
1977 was the final year of the Colonnade-style Oldsmobile Cutlass before the car got a major restyle and downsizing for the following model, with the 1978 version shedding nearly 700 pounds and experiencing a sales decline of more than… more»
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Land or Water Use: 1967 Amphicar 770
The Amphicar 770 was either a car that could also serve as a boat or a boat that could also perform as an automobile. With its unique design, it could travel up to seven knots on water and 70… more»
