Original vehicles are always interesting to see, they often bring us back to the era more so than restored vehicles do. Or, for me they do, just thinking about how they’re exactly as built, or almost exactly other than… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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8K-Mile Estate Find: 1988 Chevrolet Nova
I think we’ve only seen one NUMMI-built (a GM/Toyota partnership) Chevrolet “Nova” from this era here on Barn Finds. Yes, Barn Finds. The place where you typically see American muscle cars in various states of repair, including the original… more»
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Original 402/4-Speed: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
Certain words and phrases used within the classic world will almost invariably cause an enthusiast’s blood to boil. Patina is one, as is “ran when parked.” You could probably add “only original once” to the list, but it is… more»
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Bicentennial Edition? 1976 Chevrolet Nova
The Chevy II/Nova was one of Chevrolet’s best-selling nameplates, running from 1962 to 1979 (and again later as a captive import in the 1980s). The last outing as a rear-wheel drive automobile began in 1975 when it was promoted… more»
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Running Project: 1974 Triumph TR6
Triumph’s TR6 was the successor to the previous TR4/TR5 sports cars but was mechanically similar. Though built in England, more than 90% of the little cars produced between 1969 and 1976 were exported to the U.S. This example from… more»
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One Owner 1968 Triumph TR250
What did Triumph do when the TR6 was not yet ready for prime time, but no one wanted the four-cylinder TR4 any longer? The answer was a matter of survival for the company – and it created a car… more»
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Butterfly Doors! Rare 1990 Toyota Sera
The Toyota Sera is an interesting sports coupe because it uses butterfly doors that hinge at the bottom and tilt up and forward. Built from 1990 to 1996, it was never imported into the U.S., so rare sightings like… more»
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Mint Condition: 1988 Ford Mustang LX Convertible
We sometimes need to drill down to determine what a classic car brings to the table. That is undoubtedly the case with this 1988 Ford Mustang LX Convertible. The seller doesn’t drown us with information, and their photo quality… more»
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Show Quality: 1973 Chevrolet Caprice Classic
The seller waxes lyrical about the condition of this 1973 Chevrolet Caprice Classic. From its sparkling paint to its immaculate interior, the overall condition makes the claimed odometer reading of 36,000 original miles totally plausible. It needs nothing and… more»
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38k Mile 1978 Chevrolet Corvette L82 25th Anniversary
The 1978 Corvette demonstrated how dramatically buyer tastes had changed during a quarter-century of production. When the first C1 cars rolled off the line, potential buyers lamented that Chevrolet offered its new sports car without a manual transmission option…. more»
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Amazing Uncut Survivor: 1977 Ford Bronco
We’ve seen a significant number of First Generation Ford Broncos over the past decade at Barn Finds, with many of them riddled with rust, heavily modified, or both. That makes this 1977 example feel like a breath of fresh… more»
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Luxury Survivor: 1984 Buick Electra Limited
In the second half of the 20th Century, when buyers were looking for big, luxurious automobiles, the Buick Electra had to be at the top of the shopping list. Over multiple generations from 1959 to 1990, the Electra (aka… more»
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Laser Straight: Low-Mile 1990 Plymouth Laser RS
Show of hands if you remember the Plymouth Laser RS like this 1990 model. ChryCo went through so much badge engineering before its acquisition by Daimler that it was hard to keep track of what came from where. The… more»
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Nicest One Left? 1985 Nissan 200SX
Until the mid-1980s, Nissan-built cars were sold in the U.S. as Datsuns. That changed in 1986 when the company decided to use its Japanese brand on North American shores. That meant that cars sold in the U.S. as the… more»
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Low-Mile 1993 Chevrolet Cavalier Z24 Convertible
A Chevrolet Cavalier is not exactly high on most enthusiasts’ lists as a car to someday own. But like a fine wine, most cars get better with the passage of time, and the Cavalier in Z24 guise was a… more»
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Best One Left? 1981 Toyota Hilux Pickup
It is a brave individual who claims that the classic they own is the best non-restored example in existence. However, that is the claim made by the seller about this 1981 Toyota Hilux Pickup. There’s no disputing its overall… more»
