I acknowledge that the 1979 Ford Pinto Runabout is unlikely to appear on many people’s list of the ten most popular classics in automotive history. However, most readers will agree that even the most mundane vehicles can draw attention… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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350/3-Speed: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro RS/SS
This 1967 Chevrolet Camaro RS/SS proves that there are promising project candidates hidden in barns and sheds across the country. It features its original drivetrain and is a rock-solid survivor with an unusual interior feature. Its needs are essentially… more»
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Numbers Matching: 1973 Plymouth Road Runner
The second generation of the Plymouth Road Runner (1971-74) saw a decline in performance compared to the first batch (1968-70). But it was an industry-wide thing as engines were being detuned for lower emissions. By 1973, a 318 V8… more»
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1 of 2,061: 1975 Chevrolet Cosworth Vega
The 1970s Chevy Vega is a largely forgettable car. Unless you happen to have a 1975-76 Cosworth Vega, which had a performance DOHC head. And while more than two million Vegas were produced from 1971 to 1977, only 3,500… more»
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Restored Rokon: 1964 Rokon Trail-Breaker 2×2
We’ve seen 18 examples of the very unusual Rokon motorcycle here on Barn Finds over the last decade. Oddly enough, I’ve written about all of them, and here is #19! One of the motorcycles was a rear-drive only RT-140,… more»
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25k Mile No-Reserve Rolls: 1976 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow
In the mid-1960’s I owned a Rolls-Royce Phantom V. What a car. It was champagne in color with a white inerior. Oh, and one other detail: it was the first Matchbox car that I purchased. Even though I was… more»
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58K Miles: 1968 Buick Special Deluxe Sedan
I’ve seen the argument that the Buick Special was the beginning of the end for the “Sloan Ladder,” which promised a car for every purse and purpose. As the happy owner of a ’53 Special myself, I’d hate to… more»
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Rare Turbo: 1987 Isuzu Impulse RS Turbo
This 1987 Isuzu Impulse presents extremely well for a classic of this vintage, and is the rare, desirable RS Turbo variant. It has been meticulously maintained, making it more than a pretty face. It might not be what many… more»
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31k Original Miles: 2000 Plymouth Prowler
When the retro craze emerged during the 1990s, vehicles like the New Mini and New Beetle were warmly embraced, achieving considerable showroom success. However, the Plymouth Prowler failed to meet the company’s expectations, disappearing after only five model years…. more»
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Rare 371 Mile 1993 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra R
We’re no strangers to Ford’s 1993 Mustang SVT Cobra at Barn Finds, having seen quite a few crossing our desks since the site’s inception. However, the ’93 SVT Cobra R is a different animal. I delved into our archives,… more»
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Commuter Or Collectible? 1991 Honda Prelude Si
Is this 1991 Prelude Si a collectible car or a used Honda? That’s the question a potential next owner must ask before he or she plunks down in excess of $15,000, which is the suggested opening bid and yet… more»
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23k Mile Six-Speed: 1993 Chevrolet Corvette
Less than $20,000 will put you in the driver’s seat of this 1993 Chevrolet Corvette, compete with the desirable 6-speed manual and just 23,181 miles. The asking price of $18,900 seems like a very fair deal, and the seller… more»
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Japanese and Finnish: 1990 Suzuki EPO PV50
Well, this little motorcycle isn’t exactly Finnish, but it was sold mainly in Finland, with a few being sold in Sweden. This Japanese market bike never made it to the U.S., and they’re rare to see here. This 1990… more»
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40k-Mile Survivor: 1974 Plymouth Valiant Brougham
With the Plymouth Valiant and Dodge Dart soon to be retired, the cars shared a common wheelbase from 1974 through 1976. For the Valiant, that meant an increase of three inches, and we assume the change was made for… more»
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One-Owner 5-Speed Survivor: 1995 Saturn SL2
I know manual transmissions aren’t for everyone, and newly minted drivers today most likely don’t know how to use a clutch and never will. This beautiful, Aquamarine 1995 Saturn SL2 is posted here on craigslist in Lynnwood, Washington (of… more»
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Brilliant Red Survivor: 1972 Yamaha 175 CT2 Trail
Looking brilliant in Brilliant Red, this nice-sized on/off-road bike is referred to as an “Enduro” by Yamaha, so I would think it’s safe to refer to this one as an Enduro. I guess we’ll find out in the comments… more»
