Some classics are so beautifully preserved that they wouldn’t look out of place today on the showroom floor from which they rolled decades before. Such is the case with this 1987 Ford Mustang LX. It is an immaculate classic,… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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37k Mile Survivor: 1970 Chevrolet Impala
One of the best-selling cars of the 1960s and 1970s was the Chevrolet Impala. For most of that time, it was sandwiched between the Bel Air and the Caprice in the model line-up. Fourth-generation Impalas were on the assembly… more»
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1964 Pontiac Grand Prix Survivor
Sometimes a car comes along that looks authentic. This is one of those cars. It is said to be an original 1964 Pontiac Grand Prix. It is located in Denver, Colorado and was originally purchased in Sheridan, Wyoming. The… more»
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Targa-Vertible? 1980 Toyota Celica Sunchaser
The second-generation Toyota Celica arrived in 1978, with its facelift designed in the US to appeal to Americans. Longer and wider, the new Celica was a true five-seater offering a new level of luxury, though what it gained in… more»
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Beautiful Cruiser: 1975 Pontiac Grand Prix
We’ve recently had an influx of great Pontiacs cross our desks at Barn Finds, and you won’t hear me complain. I’ve long admired the brand, and if I could find the money and a way to distract my wife… more»
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Off the Road 32 Years: 1973 Ford Gran Torino Sport
Ford redesigned its mid-size cars in 1972 after the 1970-71 models were not the big sellers for which they had hoped. The model names got shuffled and Gran Torino Sport replaced the prior GT. The Sport and Gran Torino… more»
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Southern Barn Find: 1972 Plymouth Duster
The seller says that this 1972 Plymouth Duster “does have some rust“, and they aren’t kidding. Although, most of it seems to be relegated to the underside. Whether that’s a good thing or not is up to the next… more»
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Unrestored Trail Bike: 1970 Honda CT70H K0
It’ll be interesting to read the comments to see if folks prefer original but not perfect motorcycles or ones that have been nut-and-bolt restored to be like new or better than new. This one is mostly original, not perfect,… more»
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LeMans History: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette L88/ZL1 Greenwood Race Car
It is a harsh reality that many race cars will meet an inglorious end. Some will give their lives in the field of battle, while others will find new homes when they have served their useful purpose. However, many… more»
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Luxury Off-Roader: 1988 Jeep Wagoneer Limited
Delving into the wilds to escape the hustle and bustle of daily life is attractive, but what is the best way to get there? If the idea of completing such journeys in comfort is irresistible, this 1988 Jeep Wagoneer… more»
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Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde: 1991 Chevrolet Caprice
This 1991 Chevrolet Caprice wagon almost has a Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde look to it, depending on which wheels the owner chooses to use. It’s either slightly sinister with blackwall tires and dog dish caps, or elegant with… more»
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21K Original Miles! 1976 Ford LTD
Full-size rigs from the sixties into the early seventies make copy here on BF, but the mid to late seventies versions? Not so much so. And there are plenty of reasons, they got bigger (until they got smaller), were… more»
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41K-Mile 1955 Oldsmobile 88 Holiday Coupe
Oldsmobile restyled the second-generation 88 with a wraparound rear window and windshield, and lower, longer bodies. They were still on the B-body chassis, but they looked thoroughly modern and the design has held up well over the decades. The… more»
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Second Time Around: 1986 Dodge Ram 4X4
Keen observers will recognize this 1986 Dodge Ram 2500 4X4 as it was covered here on Barn Finds several months ago. At the time it was available for a BIN price of $25,000. It appears to have sold and… more»
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Rare Victory Edition: 1979 Triumph TR7
This 1979 Triumph TR7 hardtop is lovely royal blue, with a black top, is on Craigslist in the Binghamton, New York area with a reasonable $5,000 or best offer asking price. Thanks to Mitchell G. for this tip.
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Spotless 1985 Mercedes-Benz 380SL
An argument for proofreading can be made from this ad for a very nice 1985 Mercedes-Benz 380SL here on eBay in Chicago. I’m sure the seller didn’t mean to include this sentence, “Car is rust.” No, it’s not rust, it’s… more»
