Even though the nameplate had been around from 1926, the Imperial was not technically a Chrysler from 1955 through 1975. The company had carefully registered it as a separate make to help it compete on more of an equal… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Original Survivor: 1947 Lincoln Zephyr Sedan
You don’t see these every day. In fact, it’s only the second 1947 Lincoln Zephyr we’ve ever featured here on Barn Finds and I can’t recall ever seeing one at a car show. As is quite common in vehicles… more»
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The Perfect Ferrari? 1983 308 GTS Charmer
Just over $77 grand (firm says the seller) will buy you a lovely 1983 Ferrari 308 GTS Quattrovalvole that tipster Pat L found lurking here on craigslist. It had its belt service, a couple of years ago, and runs… more»
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45K Mile 1973 Mercury Marquis Brougham
With almost 130,000 Marquis models sold in 1973, this line of luxury cars would be a success both with buyers and with FoMoCo. The seller, a car dealer, has this 1973 Mercury Marquis Brougham posted here on craigslist in… more»
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Chameleon! 1996 Ford Mustang Mystic Cobra
Ford brought back the Cobra edition of the Mustang in 1993 and gave it a hot, new motor in 1996. To help celebrate the Cobra’s new strength, Ford built 2,000 copies finished in what would be called “Mystic” paint… more»
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Carport Find: 1979 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds W-30
For the record, the seller of this 1979 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds W-30 knows that the tires are low. He purposely keeps them low to ward off thieves. A restoration on these cars can be challenging due to finding parts but… more»
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Original 98-Year-Old Owner! 1965 AC Cobra
This isn’t the usual Barn Finds post as it features a car that’s not for sale. This is the story of a special car that has been owned by the same 98-year-old owner since new – and no, it… more»
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Grandpa’s Low-Mileage Survivor: 1968 Ford Bronco
With their popularity in the vintage truck market showing no signs of slowing down, we have featured quite a number of first-generation Broncos here on Barn Finds. They seem to generally fall into two condition camps: rough, rusty, and… more»
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One Owner, Low Mileage Survivor: 1999 Jeep Cherokee Sport
Take a gander of this super clean 1999 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4×4. Although total sales reached three million over its successful 18 model year run from 1984 to 2001, you’re seeing less and less XJ’s in this kind of… more»
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30K Miles: 1977 Lincoln Versailles
It’s interesting that the North American version of the Lincoln Versailles was based on the Ford Granada, but the Brazillian version of the Ford Versailles was based on a Volkswagen. Or, I think that’s an interesting bit of trivia…. more»
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It’s A Hemi! 1953 DeSoto Firedome
The 1953 model year was a good one for DeSoto, which outsold its prior outing by nearly 35%. Much of that was finishing out pent-up demand after World War II and concerns that the Korean War might also limit… more»
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428 Cobra Jet Ram Air: 1970 Mercury Cougar XR7 Convertible
When a classic is as desirable and potentially valuable as this 1970 Mercury Cougar XR7 Convertible, the seller should provide as much information as possible to entice buyers to look closer. That hasn’t been the case with this listing,… more»
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Original Paint: 1965 Chevrolet Corvette
With the classic market favoring original and unmolested vehicles, it is little wonder that this 1965 Corvette Coupe has generated plenty of interest since hitting the market. It is as original as you are likely to find, and while… more»
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Genuine Grand Tourer: 1984 Ferrari 400i
Some enthusiasts find the prospect of slipping behind the wheel of a Ferrari intimidating. Earlier models outfitted with carburetors can be cantankerous, while some manual transmissions can be less than smooth. However, this 1984 400i breaks those rules. Its… more»
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Only 37K Miles! 1972 Ford LTD
Wasn’t long ago when I would have noticed this 1972 Ford LTD (pronounced ell-TEE-dee according to the seller!) and thought, so what, another one of those. After all, it’s one of 353K LTDs produced in ’72 and they’re everywhere…. more»
