Chevrolet had two reasons to celebrate its iconic Corvette’s achievements in 1978. It had been selected as the Official Pace Car for that year’s Indianapolis 500, with the company releasing 6,502 Pace Car Replicas to maximize the sales potential… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Good Buy Or Goodbye? 1975 International Scout II
International Harvester offered some interesting trucks in the 1970s, not the least of those was the Scout II. We’ve seen many Scouts here on Barn Finds over the years, but not as many I-H pickups, Travelalls, or Travelettes. This… more»
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38K Miles? 1952 Willys Aero Ace 2-Door Sedan
The Willys (pronounced Willis) Aero, sometimes seen as Aero Willys, should be more popular than it is. It personifies post-WWII design and naming conventions in America, and they’re just plain cool. This 1952 Willys Aero Ace is posted here… more»
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Banker’s Hot Rod: 1962 Chrysler 300H
The Chrysler 300 letter series cars are an unusual concept when you think about it. In the sixties, Chrysler competed with Buick, and the more entry-level Cadillac (to the extent that such a thing ever existed), and I suppose… more»
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Stunning Survivor: 1984 Buick Regal Limited With 43k Original Miles
The 1984 Buick Regal Limited isn’t a particularly rare car, and it doesn’t seem a prime candidate for preservation. However, our feature Regal is something genuinely extraordinary. It is an almost entirely unmolested survivor that has never seen rain…. more»
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Original 428: 1967 Ford Thunderbird
Walking into a dealership and buying a car off the showroom floor is a wonderful experience. However, ordering one tailored to your taste happens once in a lifetime for a fortunate few. The original owner followed that path with… more»
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Rare 1976 Cadillac Castilian Estate Wagon
Rarity claims are a slippery slope, especially when the classic in question is a vehicle like this 1976 Cadillac Fleetwood 60 Castilian Estate. I have seen various estimates of production totals, with some quoting a figure of fifty. However,… more»
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1969 Rupp Roadster Twin-Engine Minibike!
If one engine is good, two engines are better, right? Yes, that’s almost always the case, at least when it comes to custom minibikes. 12 horsepower is a lot for a minibike and the seller of this custom 1969… more»
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Four-Speed Fuelie: 1962 Chevrolet Corvette
Chevrolet knew that 1962 marked the final year of C1 Corvette production. As such, it took a “softly, softly” approach to updates, saving many significant upgrades for the upcoming C2 model. This Corvette is from the final production year… more»
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Patina You Can’t Fake: 1945 Harley-Davidson
In years past, collectors would put a lot of time and effort into restoring nearly every collectible vehicle to showroom new condition as a matter of course. Leaving a vehicle with faded and chipped paint, torn upholstery, and a… more»
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Recently Restored: 1968 Pontiac GTO
Many enthusiasts harbor dreams of tackling a project build, but circumstances dictate that won’t happen. They can either scrap the idea of classic ownership entirely or hand over their cash for a turnkey proposition like this 1968 Pontiac GTO…. more»
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66k Original Miles: 1968 AMC Javelin
Every manufacturer seemed to want their slice of the 1960s pony car pie, with AMC joining the party in 1968 with the Javelin. Challenging the juggernaut that was the Ford Mustang would always be a struggle, with a sales… more»
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No Reserve: 1966 Chevrolet Corvette
History shows that Chevrolet’s decision to introduce a Coupe variant to its C2 Corvette range may have been inspired. It is impossible to determine how many customers it attracted who weren’t keen on owning a drop-top version. However, the… more»
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Beautiful Survivor: 1979 Cadillac Sedan DeVille
Coming 75 years after the founding of the Cadillac Automobile Company, the fifth-generation DeVille series, beginning in 1977, was downsized along with most other full-sized GM cars. They were still generous in room and luxury and this 1979 Cadillac… more»
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Ex-Competition 1961 MGA Offers Plenty of Possibilities
Found here on Facebook Marketplace in Marquette, Michigan is this 1961 MGA 1600 that obviously saw competition at one point. It’s now a garage find and is available for $5,850.
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Bargain 4×4? 1988 Jeep Comanche Pioneer
What the world needs now, is love sweet love. But, it also needs a small two-door pickup. People have been saying that for years now, maybe decades, and manufacturers just aren’t listening. Maybe because most people don’t actually want… more»
