It is possible that I’m the odd man out because I think that 1958 Edsels are the best looking of the doomed brand’s offerings. The company tried to tone down the unique and divisive horse-collar grille the following year,… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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22K Mile Survivor! 1979 Plymouth Volare
If I set out to find the most “unbarn findy” car, and the least likely to be a survivor, it wouldn’t be a 1979 Plymouth Volare. But, we do cover them all so why not, right? Today’s find is… more»
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Gran Turismo Americano: 1987 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am GTA
The 1987 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am GTA was a high–performance variant of the third generation Firebird. It was introduced in 1986 as a limited production model and was available only in the coupe body style. GTA stands for Gran… more»
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Two-Stroke ATV: 1995 Yamaha Banshee 350
Still ranking among the best ATVs in history and a favorite among many riders, Yamaha’s Banshee is a powerhouse relative to its normal appearance. I mean, other than the bright purple and yellow paint scheme on the 1995 models…. more»
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Texas Find: 1987 Citroën CX 25 TRI Break
As one of the French Big Three – along with Peugeot and Renault – Citroën offered arguably the most unusual line of cars with some of the most unusual and now-legendary features, such as a hydraulic suspension and stepping… more»
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Rarely Seen Today: 1980 Chrysler New Yorker
This car is the automotive equivalent of a combination of a unicorn, bigfoot, and politicians actually “reaching across the aisle” after they’re elected. Talk about a rarely-seen car today, when was the last time that you saw a 1980… more»
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Farm Find: 1968 Dodge D-100
The D/W series of Dodge trucks were a popular alternative to Ford and Chevrolet, Built between 1961 and 1993, they were one of the longest-running designs in the industry although the sheet metal would change from time to time…. more»
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32k Original Miles: 1973 Volkswagen Super Beetle
Twenty years after the end of World War II, my dad (who served in the Navy aboard the U. S. S. Texas battleship), bought his first Volkswagen, a Ruby Red 1965 Beetle. He loved that car and was impressed… more»
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BF Auction: 1972 Ford Bronco Sport
We’ve seen quite a few First Generation Broncos at Barn Finds, and many have been afflicted with crippling rust. That makes this 1972 Bronco Sport a breath of fresh air. There is rust present, but it doesn’t require wholesale… more»
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1968 Buick Riviera with 11,400 Original Miles
We see our share of preserved classics at Barn Finds, and this 1968 Buick Riviera is a perfect example of the breed. It spent years in the care of a passionate enthusiast who only used it for the occasional… more»
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59K-Mile 1979 Chevrolet Chevette
If you’ve always wanted a four-door Chevette to match your avocado-green refrigerator, here’s your chance! The seller has this 1979 Chevrolet Chevette posted here on craigslist in Vacaville, California and they’re asking $7,800. Here’s the original listing, and thanks… more»
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Rare Brit: 1970 Rover 3500 S
When Rover purchased the rights to the all-alloy Buick 215ci V8, it had several vehicles targeted for its use. Slotting the motor under the hood of its P6 model created the 3500 S. This 1970 example is not perfect,… more»
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Cheap Wheels! 1986 Dodge 600
The Dodge 600 was one of Chrysler’s E platform cars of the 1980s, which also included the Plymouth Caravelle and the Chrysler New Yorker. Convertibles were popular in the 1986 model year, with one of every four Dodge 600s… more»
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15th Anniversary Model: 1983 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds
It is common for manufacturers to release special editions of models to commemorate a landmark, and such was the case with the 1983 Oldsmobile Cutlass Hurst/Olds. That year marked the 15th since the badge first appeared, and after a… more»
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Lakewood Wagon: 1961 Chevrolet Corvair
Chevrolet introduced the Corvair in 1960, its first foray into the compact car market. But it was different from the competition, with its air-cooled, rear-mounted engine. A variety of body styles were offered, including station wagons, which only in… more»
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Only Original Once: 1988 Ford F-150 XLT Lariat
This 1988 Ford F-150 XLT Lariat looks like it just rolled out of a dealership showroom, and the listing indicates it has 17,000 miles on the clock. Even more amazing is that the seller is located somewhere near Boston,… more»
