Imagine a street scene in the late 1960s in London – lots of old soot-covered buildings, and lots of new brutalist architecture being built, promising an exciting new concrete future, full of lines, grey concrete, and utopian ideas. Then… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Original Paint: 1973 Mercury Cougar XR7 Convertible
When it comes to the classic world, the term “affordable” can prove difficult to define. That is because with wages and incomes varying widely, what one person may consider affordable may prove out of the reach of others. That… more»
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389 Tri-Power: 1965 Pontiac GTO
Ah, the “daddy.” Many people believe that the Pontiac GTO is the father of the muscle car, and who am I to argue? There’s no doubt that even in its most conservative form, the 1965 GTO offered stunning performance…. more»
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428 Cobra Jet: 1969 Mercury Cougar Eliminator
While Mercury marketed the First Generation Cougar as an upmarket alternative to the iconic Ford Mustang, ticking the right boxes on the Order Form brought enough power to satisfy most enthusiasts. That is the case with this 1969 Cougar… more»
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Only 3,944 Miles: 1991 Mazda Miata Special Edition
This is only the second 1991 Mazda Miata MX-5 Special Edition in British Racing Green we have featured here on Barn Finds. That first one had just 25,000 miles on it, but this one here has that one beat…. more»
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Rust-Free Survivor: 1965 Ford Mustang GT
One of the challenges facing buyers searching for a turnkey First Generation Mustang is finding an unmolested and rust-free candidate. They are out there, but sometimes potential buyers need to wade through a mass of unsuitable vehicles before an… more»
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Special Order Paint: 1969 Ford Bronco
The seller located this 1969 Ford Bronco hidden away in an Idaho barn. They purchased it from its original owner, intending to tackle a custom build. However, when they assessed its overall condition and Special Order paint, they decided… more»
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Rare 327/4-Speed: 1965 Chevrolet Nova 400
Buyers in the know could order their new 1965 Nova 400 with a tasty drivetrain combination. That is the case with our feature car, which is 1-of-319 featuring the range-topping L74 version of the company’s iconic 327ci V8. The… more»
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17k Mile 1976 Oldsmobile Toronado Brougham
When Oldsmobile released its first Toronado in 1966, it was a ground-breaking vehicle that made the motoring world sit up and pay attention. It wasn’t the first front-wheel-drive car on the planet, but it was the first American example… more»
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26k Original Miles: 1966 Ford Mustang Convertible
By 1966, Ford’s First Generation Mustang was at the peak of its power. Initial sales results were beyond the company’s wildest dreams, but 1966 saw 607,568 buyers storm dealerships to hand over their cash to get their slice… more»
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Pristine 1971 Ford Mustang Mach 1!
The performance option package for the already popular Ford Mustang hit the market with the 1969 model. A fresh new idea and name was needed in order to appeal to performance enthusiasts compared to the “GT” tag, which was… more»
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X-Body Shed Find: 1980 Pontiac Phoenix
The Phoenix was a compact car offered by Pontiac between 1977 to 1984. For the first three years, it was a rear-wheel-drive variant of the Chevy Nova. When the Nova was retired in 1980 in favor of the front-wheel-drive… more»
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A Lesson In Preservation: Jay Leno And The Jag
Most classic car enthusiasts know Jay Leno’s Garage. And with some 3.4 million subscribers, his Restoration Blog on YouTube gets plenty of attention too. The Blog is an every-few-month progress update for fans, designed to show how Jay and… more»
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Pristine Prospector: 1985 Dodge Long Bed Pickup
One of the problems we currently have in this great country is that new pickup truck prices are skyrocketing. Even at these inflated prices, finding a new pickup to purchase can be a challenge. There are alternatives if you… more»
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Star Car: 1961 Cadillac Convertible
Cadillac was created to occupy the “luxury” niche in the automobile kingdom. From the start, it set standards for reliability, then comfort. Charles Kettering, working for Cadillac, created the electric start, obviating the need for a crank. Cadillac introduced… more»
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Low Mile 1988 Chevy Camaro IROC-Z
Chevrolet upped their game in 1985 with the introduction of the Camaro IROC-Z. This car is a 1988 convertible IROC-Z located in Westfield, Massachusetts. It has 35,766 miles on the odometer and looks like a bone stock, unmolested example… more»
