The 1950s were a big decade for the domestic auto manufacturing industry. The Big Three were ascendant, and the independents sought shelter through mergers. Kaiser and Willys danced in ’53, the American Motors (AMC) combo of Hudson and Nash… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Rare Edition: 1984 Pontiac Firebird 500
Listed here on eBay, this 1984 Pontiac Firebird 500 is a rare find for enthusiasts of third-generation Firebirds and early ’80s American performance cars. According to the seller, only 500 examples of this Firebird 500 Limited Edition were produced… more»
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Low-Mile Pace Car: 1986 Chevrolet Corvette
You’ve never had a Corvette, but at least once in your life, you feel like you should snag one. Welcome to the 1986 Corvette Pace Car edition, available here on ebay. It’s branded a “hot auction,” probably because sixteen… more»
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One-Owner Survivor: 1982 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am
Listed here on eBay, this 1982 Pontiac Trans Am is a rare find, a true one-owner, all-original survivor showing only 9,719 miles since new. The seller notes that it’s been garage kept its entire life, and from the photos,… more»
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Solid Foundation: 1973 Chevrolet Camaro LT
Listed here on eBay, this 1973 Chevrolet Camaro LT looks like a promising project for anyone wanting to bring a second-generation F-body back to life. The seller describes it as a “nice, clean, unmolested” example that runs, drives, and… more»
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20k Original Miles: 1999 Dodge Dakota R/T
The Dodge Dakota R/T is one of the unsung heroes of the muscle truck era. We get excited when a low-mileage Chevy SS or a Ford F-150 Lightning shows up for sale, but we forget that Dodge produced a… more»
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Honest Driver: 1986 Mercury Grand Marquis
One of the more interesting cars to find for sale is an older model that hasn’t been exactly pampered but still remains in excellent condition. This is a situation that seems to materialize on the West Coast quite often,… more»
BF Exclusive: 1948 John Deere Model B
Up for sale in Saint Joseph, Missouri, this 1948 John Deere Model B is described as a show-quality example that’s been carefully gone through and made ready for display or work. The seller lists a number of recent updates… more»
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Big Six Classic: 1922 Studebaker Phaeton
Every once in a while, a piece of true motoring history comes to market, and this 1922 Studebaker Phaeton is just that. Offered here on Barn Finds Auctions, this open-top touring car is a wonderfully preserved example of early… more»
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Solid Survivor: 1963 Ford Galaxie XL
For sale out of Granville, Ohio, this 1963 Ford Galaxie XL looks like a remarkably solid survivor that just needs a bit of attention to shine again. Listed here on Facebook Marketplace, the seller says it’s a low-mileage car… more»
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49K-Mile Barn Find: 1970 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
About as light a blue as you’ll find on a vehicle, this 1970 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Luxury Sedan is Azure Blue. It almost looks white in some of the photos, or maybe because I’m used to white looking blue when… more»
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Shift It Yourself: 1977 Ford Granada 4-Speed
“What looks like the newest Cadillac and is priced like the newest VW?” If you said a Ford Granada, you win the Kewpie doll. That’s at least one of the many taglines from Ford’s Granada advertising campaign, circa 1975… more»
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Bargain 1989 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur?
Now here’s an intriguing prospect. For the price of a used Honda Accord, you can own a pretty nice 1989 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur (the long wheelbase version of the Silver Spirit). It’s offered for $8,500 on Craigslist in Woodland,… more»
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Rust-Free Bricknose: 1991 Ford F-250 4×4 351 V8
I’d almost want to switch the eighth and seventh-generation F-Series pickup nicknames around. This eighth-generation 1991 Ford F-250 4×4 has a front end that’s too smooth for a brick, whereas the seventh-gen trucks are a bit more square, sharp-edged,… more»
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Old-School Survivor: 1964 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
For Corvette purists and vintage performance fans alike, this 1964 Chevrolet Corvette convertible offers the kind of originality and character that’s hard to replicate. Listed here on eBay with no reserve, it’s powered by a correct 327 cubic-inch V8… more»
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Well-Kept Classic: 1997 Porsche 911 Targa
The air-cooled era of the Porsche 911 ended with the 993 generation, and this 1997 Porsche 911 Targa represents one of the last, and most distinctive, examples of that lineage. Finished in timeless black over gray, this 993 Targa… more»
