Parting with a beloved classic is typically difficult, but the pain grows enormously if the owner has been its custodian for decades. That is the story of this 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1. It is a one-owner survivor featuring… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Original Paint: 1962 Buick Electra 225 Convertible
The seller accepted this 1962 Buick Electra 225 Convertible as a trade-in on a recent sale, but isn’t in a position to treat it to the TLC it deserves. It is an exceptionally solid classic featuring what he believes… more»
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No Reserve: 1996 Ford Bronco Eddie Bauer Edition
The time of year has arrived when some people are set to head to the ski fields. The biggest challenge may not be remaining upright as they tackle the white powder, but how to complete the return journey safely…. more»
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Lightning Rods and Lots of Go: Low-Mile 1983 Hurst/Olds
There’s something about a Hurst/Olds that stops people in their tracks, and this 1983 Oldsmobile Hurst listed here on eBay feels like one of those cars that would spark conversation wherever it goes. With a clean title and just… more»
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British Elegance: 1973 Jaguar XJ6
Nothing makes you look more like a British eccentric or East End gangster than an old Jag. I grew up on a diet of Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, and this would fit right in – although it’s… more»
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Graduate Special: 1967 Alfa Romeo Duetto Spider 1600
I can picture this Duetto wafting along the B-roads of Oxfordshire countryside on a beautiful summer evening, bathed in late evening sunshine. Outside of that idyllic scenario though, these are perilous to own in the UK because we salt… more»
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Same Owner for 50 Years: 1947 MG TC
A long-term ownership history is desirable when choosing a classic to park in your garage. That is the story behind this 1947 MG TC, with the current owner serving as its custodian for over fifty years. It has spent… more»
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Affordable Driver: 1966 Volvo 122S
Some enthusiasts place the idea of a first restoration project in the “too-hard” basket, fearing that even the initial purchase price of a classic will prove to be an obstacle that is too great to overcome. That’s when cars… more»
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One Owner Turbo: 1988 Ford Thunderbird
The subtle hood scoops immediately indicate that this 1988 Ford Thunderbird is something fairly special. The first owner sought to combine luxury and performance, ordering this classic with the optional turbocharged four-cylinder engine under the hood. By ticking the… more»
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Special Edition Project: 1968 Ford Galaxie XL GT
You don’t see many of these pop up anymore, especially in mostly untouched form. Listed here on craigslist out of Tucson, this 1968 Ford Galaxie XL GT is described as a very rare find, and it certainly checks a… more»
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One Family from New: 1969 Pontiac Firebird 400
Every now and then, a listing pops up that stops you in your tracks, not because it’s a wild restomod or a high-dollar show car, but because of how unusually original and well-optioned it is. That’s the case with… more»
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Drives Like New: 1942 Buick Special Sedanet
Given that Buick’s 1942 model year began in October 1941 and ended in February 1942, it may come as no surprise that fewer than 100,000 of them were sold, and of those, a mere 5,981 were Model 48S Special… more»
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1978 Chevrolet Corvette Indy Pace Car With 21 Genuine Miles
Some enthusiasts will spend the money on a shiny new classic, squirreling it away for years, hoping that it will prove to be a rock-solid long-term investment. Chevrolet’s 1978 Corvette Indy Pace Car Edition was one of the more… more»
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455/4-Speed: 1971 Pontiac Trans Am
By 1971, the writing was on the wall, with manufacturers and the buying public aware that upcoming legislative changes would have a profound impact on high-performance models. However, there were still some pretty impressive cars available that satisfied the… more»
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Teutonic Turbo: 1983 Audi 5000 Turbo Diesel
We’ve seen 13 Audis from 1983 here on Barn Finds, and all but one of them have had only two doors. The only four-door 5000 sedan we’ve seen was written up by yours truly, three years ago here. It… more»
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Tribute Van: 1977 Dodge B200 Yamahauler
As far as I know, we’ve only seen one other Dodge Van Yamahauler here on Barn Finds over the years, and that one was also a tribute rather than the real thing. That isn’t a bad thing at all…. more»
