The Torino debuted in 1968 as a higher level of trim on a mid-size Fairlane. By the 1970s, the Torino nameplate had replaced the Fairlane altogether. The seller’s nice example is a Gran Torino Brougham per the car’s VIN… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Kammback Wagon: 1974 Chevrolet Vega GT
Chevrolet’s first venture into subcompact cars was the 1971-77 Vega. Highly promoted but with questionable engineering, more than two million copies of the Vega were sold during its lifetime. One of the body styles offered was the Kammback, a… more»
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Survivor! 1966 Mercury Colony Park
They don’t make ’em like this anymore. The Colony Park was large because it was a station wagon, large because it was on a full-size platform, and on top of all that, it was a luxury car. Introduced in… more»
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King Cobra Strikes! 1978 Ford Mustang II
The Ford Mustang was reinvented in 1974 as the Mustang II. It was a smaller car (subcompact), a big departure from the oversized “pony” car it had become by 1973. The timing was perfect as gas prices spiraled upward… more»
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Stored 40 Years: 1963 International Scout 350 V8
Said to have been parked for 40 years, somewhere along the line, someone snuck a Chevy 350 V8 under the hood in place of the original four-cylinder engine in this 1963 International Scout 80. It doesn’t look like a… more»
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33K-Mile Survivor: 1978 Cadillac Coupe DeVille
I always get a little sad when I see a late 1970s Cadillac, because I know how unkind the 1980s was to the brand. While Cadillac has weathered the storm and has a pretty decent lineup of vehicles today,… more»
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Triple Almond Survivor: 1989 Ford Mustang LX Convertible
At first glance, this seems like any other white Ford Mustang. But as you keep staring at it, you can see it’s not a simple white paint job but a touch creamier than that, and as the seller confirms,… more»
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Everything Works But The Engine! 1976 AMC Pacer X
The seller shows a couple of photos of a nice Pacer in their listing, somewhat of a tricky thing to drawing in people to click on the listing. I guess that’s pretty common in this era, but once you… more»
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28k Original Miles: 1978 Jeep Wagoneer
The reality is that many off-roaders become battered and bruised following years of delving into the wilderness. However, there are exceptions to almost any rule, as demonstrated by this 1978 Jeep Wagoneer. This classic is an unrestored survivor, and… more»
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28k Original Miles: 1980 Fiat Spider 2000
We see an incredibly diverse selection of classics crossing our desks at Barn Finds, and I know we have a passionate group of readers drawn to small European sports cars. If you share those feelings, this 1980 Fiat Spider… more»
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66k Original Miles: 1977 GMC Jimmy High Sierra
I’ve recently focused on classic Convertibles when suggesting options for summer fun. However, I feel that I have neglected readers who prefer to plunge into the wilderness to commune with Mother Nature. If you fall into that category, this… more»
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Storage Unit Find: 1978 Dodge Power Wagon 150
Appearing to have been worked pretty hard during its life, this 1978 Dodge Power Ram 150 4×4 pickup comes across as a diamond in the rough in the seller’s description. Maybe I’m being too picky, which could be the… more»
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Lift Kit Added: 1988 AMC Eagle 4X4
Because of their size, American Motors often had trouble competing with Detroit’s “Big 3”. So, they were willing to think outside the box and offer products that others didn’t. Like the 1980s Eagle, which used Jeep-like technology applied to… more»
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Nice Older Resto: 1961 Ford Thunderbird
Having gauged your feedback in the past, it is clear that some Barn Finds readers won’t consider purchasing a freshly restored classic. The fear seems to be that fresh paint may hide substandard repairs that could spring a nasty… more»
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All Original: 1968 Buick GS 400 Convertible
Some enthusiasts refuse to compromise, accepting nothing but total originality in any classic. If you share those sentiments, you will probably like this 1968 Buick GS 400 Convertible. The seller has been its custodian since 2000, protecting this survivor… more»
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$2,500 Or Best Offer: 1979 Ford Pinto Runabout
There aren’t many vehicles for sale under $5,000 anymore, and it seems like $10,000 is about the minimum for one that’s even remotely usable and somewhat reliable, not to mention something interesting. This 1979 Ford Pinto Runabout is certainly… more»
