Given the enormous lists of factory options offered by manufacturers, it is possible to make bold rarity claims about almost any classic. Sometimes, they are irrelevant because the combination doesn’t genuinely impact that car’s potential value. However, this 1970… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Genuine Survivor: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro RS Convertible
We’ve all seen instances where a seller will describe their classic as a survivor, but further investigation reveals it is restored or loaded with aftermarket parts. This 1967 Chevrolet Camaro RS is an exception because its current owner has… more»
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Christmas Special: 1986 Honda Z50RD
Special Editions are nothing new to the classic world, with manufacturers devising a seemingly endless list of reasons to send something distinctive to dealerships to entice potential buyers. Honda followed that practice in 1986 with its iconic Z50 Monkey… more»
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Museum Find: 1937 Hudson Pickup
Hudson was mainly known for their cars, but the company also made a unique line of “commercial cars”, such as a Utility Coupe and a very unusual Utility Coupe Pickup. It was a Hudson Utility Coupe passenger car with… more»
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Lovingly Maintained: 1975 Bricklin SV-1
If I said that I was about to tell the story of an American classic featuring gullwing doors, panel material that never required painting, and a drivetrain from a third-party supplier, the minds of many would turn to the… more»
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BF Auction: 1970 Pontiac LeMans Sport Convertible
The owner of this 1970 Pontiac LeMans Sport Convertible has been its custodian since 1978. It was his daily driver for many years, receiving a restoration around 1984. It hasn’t seen action recently, and changing circumstances have led him… more»
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Diesel Import: 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser BJ42
It would be easy and understandable if our Barn Finds readers looked at this 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser and thought it was just another FJ40. However, it is the FJ40’s cousin, the BJ42. It spent years serving as a… more»
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No Reserve: 1981 Ford F350 Ranger 4×4
Have you ever looked at a classic 4×4 and felt it is way too nice to be subjected to the rigors and hazards of off-roading? That could be the case with this 1981 Ford F350 Ranger 4×4. Its exterior… more»
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Hardtop Survivor: 1971 Cadillac Sedan DeVille
Long, low, luxurious, and appearing to be in great condition, this 1971 Cadillac Sedan DeVille is said to have been in regular storage since 2007 and only driven a couple of times a year since then to keep things… more»
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Nicest Original One Left? 1968 Ford Ranchero GT
“Time capsule”, “nicest one left”, “show quality”, “none nicer”, the descriptions go on and on regarding this mind-blowing original, rust-free, gorgeous 1968 Ford Ranchero GT. This car looks like it’s had a nut-and-bolt restoration, it’s hard to believe it’s… more»
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Rare T-Type Package: 1989 Buick LeSabre
In addition to wide-scale manual transmission availability, one of the other things I miss most about modern cars is that manufacturers don’t consider a 2-door model of their mainstay offerings important anymore, and that’s a shame. The Buick LeSabre… more»
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Unintended Deceleration: 1933 Ford Woodie Wagon
As automobile-obsessed Americans, we deal with fender benders regularly, mostly involving late-model vehicles. However, sometimes disaster strikes the collectible and classic cars that we love. What happens to those vehicles when the damage is not easy to repair at… more»
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Fuel Injected 460: 1996 Ford F250 XLT SuperCab
We see plenty of Pickups at Barn Finds. Like any other classic category, some are distinctly better than others. This 1996 Ford F250 XLT SuperCab sits close to the top of the heap. It presents beautifully and is loaded… more»
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1967 Pontiac 2+2 Convertible 428 V8
An incredibly rare and desirable model that was based on the Pontiac Catalina beginning in 1965 (some sources say 1964), this 1967 Pontiac 2+2 Convertible doesn’t have the name Catalina on it anywhere – although it was a trim… more»
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LT1 Survivor? 1972 Chevrolet Corvette 350 V8
The Chevy Corvette had its best sales performance in three years in 1972, yet it was little changed. Labor issues had affected production output in the prior two years, so perhaps some catching up had been done. Out of… more»
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390-Equipped: 1966 Mercury Comet Cyclone GT
This 1966 Comet Cyclone GT shouldn’t exist as a Mercury. Ford developed the Comet alongside its Falcon as a compact offering in the fledgling Edsel range. However, when the fledgling flew in precisely the same way that a brick… more»
