The third generation of the Ford Mustang would continue its use of borrowing from the corporate parts bin. As a result, it was based on the larger Fox platform that was developed for the 1978 Ford Fairmont and Mercury… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Original 425: 1966 Buick Wildcat Hardtop
Some cars blend into the background like an automotive chameleon, while others make a bold statement that is impossible to ignore. As you look at the photos of this 1966 Buick Wildcat Hardtop, you probably won’t be surprised to… more»
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35k Original Miles: 1980 Pontiac Trans Am Turbo
For the 1980 model year, Pontiac elected to drop its large-capacity V8s from the Trans Am range. That left buyers to choose between two pretty asthmatic motors that were unlikely to set pulses racing. However, the company decided to… more»
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No Reserve: 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Daily Driver
When any classic vehicle goes to auction and attracts twenty-one bids in under two days, you can be sure you’re dealing with something desirable. That is the case with this 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Pickup. It isn’t perfect, but it… more»
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Nine-Passenger 1966 Chevrolet Impala Wagon
Chevrolet Impala sales were down every year from 2010 until the end of production in February of 2020. Sadly, consumers clearly want SUVs, trucks, and crossovers rather than actual cars and the sales numbers don’t lie. The seller has… more»
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Well Documented: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split Window Coupe
When a classic car could potentially command a six-figure value in the current market, a documented history is essential if the buyer is to protect their investment. That is what is available with this 1963 Corvette Split Window Coupe…. more»
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Zimmer Conversion: 1987 Chevrolet S-10
A lot of vehicles that show up here on Barn Finds are ones that I say, at least to myself, here’s something we don’t see every day, and they’re typically my favorites. I’m a fan of the Chevy S-10… more»
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8k Original Miles? 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
There are times when writing for Barn Finds involves a very careful balancing act. This is especially true when the subject of an article is a car where the owner states that it is a genuine 1-of-1 example or… more»
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One of a Kind? 1966 Ford Galaxie 500 Convertible
The 1966 model year was a banner one for Ford, with more than 2.2 million vehicles rolling off their production lines. More than 25% of those wore the Galaxie badge, but only 27,454 were the Galaxie 500 Convertible. That… more»
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Survivor Wagon: 1988 Buick Electra Estate
It’s redundant to refer to a Buick Estate as a Buick Estate wagon since the name Estate is what Buick named their full-size top wagons in this era. Did any of that make sense? This “all original” 1988 Buick… more»
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Right-Hand-Drive: 1969 Jaguar 420G
The Jaguar 420 and its Daimler sibling, the Sovereign, were sold between 1966 and 1969. By some, they were considered the “ultimate expression of compact sporting saloons” that Jaguar built in the 1960s. The car had its roots in… more»
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Color Mystery: 1957 Ford Thunderbird
Like most people, I love a good mystery. Whether it is part of a good book or life itself, there’s nothing more satisfying than unraveling something that has caused others to ponder endlessly. That is one thing I find… more»
The Real McCoy: 1991 Land Rover Camel Trophy
In the world of motorsport, few vehicles survive from the bygone days of rough-and-tumble, death-defying racing on or off paved surfaces. In this case it’s a real Camel Trophy team truck and it’s listed for sale here on eBay… more»
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No Reserve: 1987 Chevrolet K5 Blazer
The market for GM “squarebody” trucks is hotter now than ever, and this shiny, low-mileage, fuel-injected example is up for bids with no reserve here on eBay out of Alabama. Hurry, though, because it’s only got one more day… more»
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1999 Plymouth Prowler with 8,050 Genuine Miles!
For many people, purchasing a new car will represent the second largest financial investment they will make after the family home. Most will approach the matter logically to ensure they secure a vehicle that best suits their needs. They… more»
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1947 Mercury Eight Movie Car with a 350
Yep. that’s Harvey Keitel on the right, one of my favorite character actors, and he drove this ’47 Mercury Eight 4-Door Town Sedan in the 1994 movie, Imaginary Crimes. The car comes with memorabilia from the movie and can… more»
