The incredibly gorgeous Lincoln Continental Mark II, made only in 1956 and 1957, was a money loser for Ford Motor Company despite its astronomical $10,000+ purchase price. The car was virtually hand-built, with expensive materials. Only 3,005 were made,… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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No Reserve: 1967 Volkswagen Beetle
Few vehicles in automotive history can be considered truly legendary. The Ford Model T was one, and the Volkswagen Beetle was another. Both cars rolled off the line in enormous numbers, providing affordable transport for the masses. This 1967… more»
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Triple White Wolfsburg: 1987 Volkswagen Rabbit Cabriolet
It was just a few days ago that we featured a clean, early Volkswagen Rabbit Cabriolet, and here we are with yet another one. That car appeared to be a low mileage survivor but the seller was challenged to… more»
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Nicest One Left? 1999 Nissan Maxima SE
You may be saying, “Why is a late model Japanese car on my screen?” Well, it’s a fourth-generation Nissan Maxima SE, and this is notable for a few reasons. For one, very few of these cars are left in… more»
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Possible 35K Mile Car: 1948 Nash 600 Brougham Deluxe Coupe
While most collectors have their eyes set on older models from the “Big Three” automakers, there are a lot of great bargains out there from lesser-known companies. While names like Kaiser, Crosley, Studebaker, and Nash have become footnotes in… more»
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55k Documented Miles: 1987 Buick Grand National
Some people will sit down to watch the same movie or read the same book repeatedly simply because they like it. That is how I feel about the 1987 Buick Grand National. I acknowledge that the GNX was a… more»
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Original Steel: 1965 Ford Mustang
Finding a classic car in a shed wrapped in plastic will sometimes cause enthusiasts to twitch. That is an excellent strategy for excluding dust and trapping moisture that can wreak havoc on steel. However, this 1965 Mustang might surprise… more»
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61k Original Miles: 1967 Chevrolet Nova SS
Enthusiasts considering a classic purchase often face the decision as to whether they should preserve their unmolested investment or if treating it to a cosmetic restoration is the best option. That is the choice facing the new owner of… more»
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Exciting Small Car? 1967 King Midget Model III
The seller refers to this 1967 King Midget Model III as the “World’s Most Exciting Small Car”, and while I’m not sure whether that’s a historic King Midget advertising line or their personal belief, I’ve always wanted one. They’re… more»
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Survivor-Quality V8: 1967 Plymouth Barracuda
Plymouth introduced the Barracuda just 17 days before Ford unveiled the Mustang in 1964, yet the Mustang would always eclipse the Barracuda in sales. And often on a scale of 10 to 1 or more. The genre was nicknamed… more»
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Fake Top and Rolls Grille: 1985 Cadillac Seville
As a child of the seventies and eighties, I look back upon that era with great nostalgia. While we live in one of the greatest times in history for automobiles, those who lived through the previous decades can attest… more»
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Swedish Survivor: 1983 Saab 900 Turbo
This 1983 Saab 900 Turbo hatch is notable not only for being in wholly decent condition but also for having seemingly every cool factory option available. The listing notes it has been in long-term family ownership and comes equipped… more»
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23K-Mile One Family 1977 Plymouth Volare Wagon
If you’re of a certain age, you can’t help but have the “Volare” song in your head every time we see a Plymouth Volare here on Barn Finds. “Volare, oh oh – Cantare, oh oh oh oh…” This time… more»
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Low Mileage Survivor! 1980 AMC Pacer Wagon
Before we launch into a review of AMC’s Pacer, let’s establish a modicum of credibility for a car that doesn’t always get the respect it deserves. First, Brigitte Bardot owned a Pacer, a wagon version complete with faux wood… more»
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Holy Grail Car: 2005 Mini Cooper JCW Convertible
UPDATE – The seller has relisted this Mini, but now as an auction. You can take another look here on eBay. When we look at the vintage muscle and classic cars that are most sought-after today, it is often… more»
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1978 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme with 9k Genuine Miles!
Every classic car has a backstory, and some are more fascinating than others. The seller provides little information regarding the history of this 1978 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, so we are in the dark about how a car with forty-five… more»
