Many potential buyers find classics with a long-term ownership history difficult to resist. Cars that have spent years with the same person have generally been treated respectfully, which is one aspect that helps them survive. That makes this 1972… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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48k Original Miles: 1971 Chevrolet C10 Cheyenne
It is a harsh reality that most owners purchase a Pickup as a workhorse. They get used (and often abused) until they’re placed out to pasture when they’ve served their assigned purpose. Occasionally, one appears that has avoided that… more»
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Update! 1974 AMC Matador Coupe
UPDATE – This 1974 AMC Matador coupe is listed for sale again – this time here on eBay and it’s still located in Staten Island, New York where it was located when we saw it on craigslist back in… more»
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$35,000 Dart? 1973 Dodge Dart Swinger
I talk about photos a lot here on Barn Finds. Usually, it’s when a listing doesn’t have an engine photo, any interior photos, or underside photos, or one whole side of a vehicle isn’t shown. That is definitely not… more»
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1-of-2! 1966 Morrison Midge
I like to think I am well versed in all things automotive, as I spent countless hours on the internet and pouring over car magazines, and I have been doing so for years. So it’s unusual for me to… more»
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Genuinely Unique? 1975 Daimler Sovereign LWB
Claiming unique status for any classic car is bold, but it seems plausible with this 1975 Daimler Sovereign LWB. While the company produced these cars in reasonable numbers, the seller believes this could be the only one in North… more»
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Special Order: 1954 Kaiser Darrin
In 1945, Henry J. Kaiser and Joseph Frazer started an automaker, Kaiser-Frazer, from the seeds of financially stretched Graham-Paige Motors. Their first cars sold well to an eager public who was willing to buy almost anything. But Kaiser was… more»
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33k Documented Miles: 1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera
It can be easy to dismiss cars from the 1980s and question their worth as genuine classics. However, any vehicle capable of surviving for nearly four decades deserves a closer look. This is especially true if that car presents… more»
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$65,000 Worth Of Cool: The Highwayman Truck
So apparently, there’s a TV show that I don’t know about. How did this happen? I watch Knight Rider every day that I’m not on the road and this custom (did I even have to say that this is… more»
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Low-Mile Time Machine: 1977 Dodge Travco 290
Evolved from a rig called the Dodge Frank Motor Home, these quality-built and luxurious-for-the-time Travco motorhomes are still revered today. The seller has this 1977 Travco 290 listed here on eBay and it’s also listed here on Hemmings, where… more»
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29k Original Miles: 1974 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 LT
Although it was an evolution of the previous year’s offerings, the 1974 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 LT was longer and heavier than its predecessor. The changes were forced upon the new model to comply with tighter safety standards, although the… more»
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Driving Project: 1972 Plymouth Duster
Apart from some minor touch-ups, this 1972 Plymouth Duster is an original and unmolested survivor. It is a prime candidate for a restoration, although it could serve equally well as the foundations for a custom build. Its rust issues… more»
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Daily Driver Survivor: 1979 GMC Jimmy High Sierra 4×4
I remember seeing my first ad for the new GMC Jimmy. Jimmy? Wha? I knew a few friends that gave their dogs “human” names, such as Zeke, or Bob, but giving an SUV the name of Jimmy? Well, apparently… more»
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40th Anniversary Six-Speed: 1993 Chevrolet Corvette
The 1993 Chevrolet Corvette 40th Anniversary model is known for its distinctive ruby red paint job with a matching leather interior. While not necessarily any more powerful than the standard model, the unique color scheme made it a standout…. more»
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$13,000 1986 Honda Z50RD Christmas Special!
If a regular Honda Z50 monkey bike isn’t valuable enough for you, and you need a gift that would make kids of all ages happy, you could do worse than bidding on this 1986 Honda Z50RD Christmas Special. The… more»
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Good Buy? 1994 Ford F-150 SVT Lightning
I wonder how many years or decades it’ll be before a “new” Ford Lightning EV pickup shows its dusty face on Barn Finds? Until then, we give you this 1994 Ford F-150 SVT Lightning! The seller has this one… more»
