When I was in my teens, a Ford Escort GT was not exactly a cool car. It was interesting, yes, as it was certainly gussied up quite a bit in ways that appealed to young drivers: a bodykit, unique… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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42 Years In A Barn: 1969 Dodge A100 Pickup
The last Dodge A100 pickup that we saw here was just over a year ago, they don’t turn up too often. Cab forward pickups had a reputation as being somewhat unwieldy in quick braking situations with most of the… more»
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Original Paint: 1974 Ford Bronco
The First Generation Ford Bronco is renowned for two things; Disappointing initial sales and the tendency to rust. However, occasionally one will emerge that defies the odds. Such is the case with this 1974 example. It rolled off the… more»
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Clean Sahara Edition: 1992 Jeep Wrangler
My personal favorite Jeep era is the early to middle 90s YJ, with its squared-off headlights and durable 4.0 I6 power. This, to me, was the purest expression of the Wrangler model, and it was made even better with… more»
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Gorgeous Gold Olds: 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado
“For 1969, Toronado is longer and more luxurious than ever. Its sculpted styling is impressively refined. But there’s no mistaking that great look. It’s still strictly Toronado.” That’s how the Oldsmobile marketing folks described their innovative, and most unconventional,… more»
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24k-Mile Sedan: 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass S
It’s an interesting automotive week at Barn Finds when readers send us tips on not one but two 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass sedans recently coming out of the woodwork, with each showing only 24,000 miles on their odometers, and somewhat… more»
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Special Delivery from Your Past: 1972 AMC Jeep DJ-5 Dispatcher
As we are thrust headlong into a world with autonomous cars, drones, and cyber everything, it is refreshing to look back at how simple life was when we were growing up. Little things that were somewhat unnoticed constants in… more»
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Triple Pickle: 1973 Chrysler New Yorker Brougham
“If you are considering something more in a car than just size alone . . . you want to look at a Chrysler New Yorker Brougham. It’s an enormously comfortable car that lends new meaning to the words “luxurious”… more»
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The Real Deal? 1992 Ford F-150 Nite Edition
It’s hard to tell if this 1992 Ford F-150 Nite Edition is real or not. It’s almost too good to be true, you can spend more getting head gaskets changed or a transmission rebuild than the seller is asking… more»
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21k Mile Survivor: 1987 Dodge Diplomat Salon
The 1980s Dodge Diplomat was the end of an era. These were rear-wheel-drive V8 sedans that had the engine mounted facing forward with a hump in the floor above the automatic transmission. This version of the Diplomat ran from… more»
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1968 Oldsmobile Delmont 88 Holiday Coupe
“Delmont 88: Lowest-priced of all the full-size ’68 Youngmobiles. Lower-looking outside. More luxurious inside. Powered by a new generation of Rocket V-8s: Bigger. Quieter. Smoother. More economical to operate.” So says a 1968 Oldsmobile, or “Youngmobile” brochure. The seller… more»
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Certified Genuine: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 Rally Sport
Some classics will leave lingering doubts in the minds of potential buyers as to whether they are considering spending their hard-earned cash on a car that is the real deal. However, this 1968 Chevrolet Camaro removes all uncertainty, with… more»
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Almost Perfect Williamsburg Edition: 1979 Lincoln Continental
Like a paleontologist studies the fossils of long-departed animals and plants, the folks here at Barn Finds are at work 24/7/365 studying the automotive relics of the past and sharing their groundbreaking work with our readers. Reader and tip… more»
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Puttin’ On The Ritz! 1985 Cadillac Biarritz Convertible
Oh, baby, we’re in tall cotton now with this 1985 Cadillac Biarritz convertible. This was the state of Cadillac’s most prestigious two-door, front-wheel drive, personal luxury coupe in the mid-eighties. I’m going to go out on a limb with… more»
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24k Original Miles: 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass Salon
Bold claims are nothing new in the classic world, and many must be taken with a grain of salt. The seller states that this 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass Salon has a genuine 24,000 miles showing on its odometer and that… more»
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37K Miles? 1977 Chevrolet Caprice Landau Coupe
“Caprice Classic Coupe. With so much rear-seat legroom you’ll think you’re sitting in a sedan.” So says a 1977 Chevrolet brochure. This 1977 Chevrolet Caprice Coupe Landau actually has two more inches of rear legroom than the previous-generation Caprice… more»
