The seller of this rare “Dark Sage Green” Ford Mustang SVO claims it is one of just 49 cars painted this color, and that it was known by SVO enthusiasts as the “horse trailer” SVO. That kind of nickname… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Museum Find: 1,434 Mile 1964 Pontiac GTO Tri-Power
It is easy to become complacent and lose sight of life’s opportunities. Writing for Barn Finds means that rarely happens to me, and cars like this 1964 Pontiac GTO help me appreciate how privileged I am to do what… more»
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One Lady Owner: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro With No Reserve
A long-term ownership history will always draw enthusiasts like a magnet to a classic car. That makes the interest generated by this 1968 Camaro unsurprising. Its presentation and overall condition are impressive, but the icing on the cake could… more»
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17K Original Miles: 1986 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z
Many of us have seen the movie Friday Night Lights that depicts how competitive high school football can be in certain communities. I found it eye-opening as a northern kid who spent half the year indoors when the weather… more»
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Same Owner 54 Years: 1969 Chevrolet Caprice
Chevrolet introduced the luxurious Caprice in mid-1965 to compete against Ford’s popular new LTD. It would quickly prove to be in demand, too, and became its own series instead of an option on the Impala. Production of the original… more»
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Original Paint: 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
The Malibu Sport Coupe was the most popular version of the mid-size Chevrolet Chevelle. Yet, in 1972, a mere 2% of production involved anything other than a V8 engine. In the case of the seller’s car, it has its… more»
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17k Mile Survivor? 1973 Ford Pinto
Both Ford and Chevrolet got into the subcompact game in 1971. Ford had the Pinto while Chevy had the Vega. Both would get some bad press through their lifespans that saw the Pinto pick up three more years and… more»
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Meticulously Maintained: 1981 DMC DeLorean
John DeLorean was famous for being the driving force behind many of the more desirable and potent models to emerge from General Motors during the 1960s. Unfortunately, he became infamous for founding a company bearing his name that produced… more»
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Police-Equipped: 1995 Chevrolet Impala SS
The Impala SS returned to the Chevy lineup in 1994, after a 25-year absence. To beef up the car from a routine Impala, the reborn automobile had many of the performance features of the interceptor versions used by police… more»
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Stored 32 Years: 43k Mile 1960 Ford Galaxie
The 1960 model year was a big one for Ford. The personal luxury 4-seat Thunderbird was selling well, the compact Falcon brought Ford an expanded customer base, and the full-size cars were redesigned and were “space age” in appearance…. more»
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Four-Barrel V8: 1978 Pontiac Grand Prix LJ
The Pontiac Grand Prix by itself may not be the world’s most collectible car, but with the right options, it can be an intriguing entry into “luxury couch” ownership. These are comfortable cars built for cruising if nothing else;… more»
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Needs Unpacking: 2012 Honda CBR 250R
Some of the more popular YouTube clips are called “unboxing” videos. The format is that someone receives a new product, and the viewers join them on the journey of discovery as they unpack the item and usually operate it… more»
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One-Owner Garage Find: 1968 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser
It is hard to see a station wagon and not think of the immortal film “National Lampoon’s Vacation.” The song “Holiday Road” just pops right into your head. In an age before minivans and SUVs, station wagons like this… more»
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Long Ownership: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe L79
The 1968 Corvette was the first year of the C3, introduced as “All Different, All Over”, which was an irony. The earlier C2 was very expensive to develop, and in light of higher gas prices and stiff insurance premiums… more»
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Original 302: 1973 Mercury Comet
I’ve always found the 1973 Ford Maverick and Mercury Comet fascinating vehicles. Although the First Generation Mustang was in its final days of production, these cousins were closer in design philosophy to the early Mustangs than the Mustang II… more»
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Original Paint Survivor: 1969 Pontiac Firebird
I’m not alone in believing that about the only thing better than a meticulously restored classic is one that has survived for decades in unmolested form and still presents well. Such is the story of this 1969 Pontiac Firebird…. more»
