One of the joys of writing for Barn Finds is having the honor to review some genuinely amazing classic cars. Whether they are desirable muscle cars unearthed after decades in a dusty barn or original and magnificently preserved survivors,… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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1974 AMC Gremlin With 8,700 Genuine Miles!
While it has often been the target of cruel jokes, the AMC Gremlin has developed a strong following in today’s classic market. Tidy examples can generate plenty of interest amongst enthusiasts, but this ramps up when the vehicle in… more»
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VW Powered: 1979 Puma GT 1600
Well, I guess I have heard of a Puma but if one asked me what it looked like, I would have been hard-pressed to offer a description – I’m more familiar with Puma shoes. Anyway, when first catching a… more»
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46K Mile Survivor: 1960 Ford Fairlane 500
About a week ago, we covered this rare 1960 Edsel and there were numerous comments comparing the similarities and differences to the same year Ford. So today, for your review, we have a 1960 Ford Fairlane 500, “Club Sedan”… more»
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Solid Survivor: 1975 Plymouth Valiant Brougham
I love the idea of a luxurious Plymouth and don’t get me wrong, there have been a few of them over the decades before they quietly (while the rest of us kicked our feet) went away in 2001. The… more»
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Small Survivor: 1980 Plymouth Arrow Truck
Plymouth sold the Plymouth Arrow in either a car or a truck from the mid-1970s to the early-1980s in the US and it’s fairly unusual to see either of them today. They were rebadged Mitsubishis and this 1980 Plymouth… more»
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Easy Project? 1958 Triumph TR3A
The Triumph TR3 was a British sports car built between 1955-62. It succeeded the TR2 model with greater power and improved braking. The TR3A was a slight evolution to the TR3 but was never an official model. This ’58… more»
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40k Original Miles: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible
For decades, Chevrolet’s 1957 Bel Air has been a staple of the classic car scene. It is a trend that probably won’t change, and good examples still command impressive prices. Our feature car is not what I would classify… more»
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One Family Owned: 1966 Ford Bronco Half Cab Pickup
We see an eclectic mix of classics here at Barn Finds, with one of the more popular being Ford’s First Generation Bronco. While never deemed the sales success the company hoped for when new, the Bronco’s stakes have risen… more»
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14k Miles and Plum Crazy! 1970 Dodge Challenger T/A
Dodge was the last major U.S. automaker to field a “pony car” in 1970 when it went into production sharing the all-new platform of the Plymouth Barracuda. At the same time, the company wanted to go racing in the… more»
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Stored 36 Years: 1969 Dodge Dart Western Sport Special
Having been parked in storage since 1986, this rarely seen 1969 Dodge Dart Western Sport Special appears to be in great shape other than the obvious dent in the driver’s door in the photo above. The seller has this… more»
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Beautifully Preserved: 1968 Chevrolet Impala Custom Coupe 396
There are some beautifully preserved cars appearing in today’s classic market, but finding one that has also been featured in a national magazine is less common. That is the story behind this 1968 Chevrolet Impala Custom Coupe. It presents… more»
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Slightly Modified 1979 Renault 12
I don’t know if clothing fashions differed significantly between France and the US in 1979, but automotive writers sure had different viewpoints about the Renault 12. French auto writers loved it and US writers, well, not so much. This… more»
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Good Buy or Goodbye? 1969 Saab 95
With over 110,000 Saab 95s being made over two decades, they aren’t unicorn rare but nice ones don’t come up for sale too often. And then again, sometimes nice ones come up for sale more than once. This 1969… more»
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Nigel Mansell’s original 1989 Ferrari 640 Formula 1 car could be yours!
Pop quiz: What do Emerson Fittipaldi, Mario Andretti, and Nigel Mansel have in common? The three gentlemen are the only drivers to have won the American CART Championship and the Formula 1 World Championship. Today, they are considered global… more»
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Original Paint: 1968 Ford F-250 Flareside Camper Special
Almost from the day the first car chugged and spluttered its way down the road, manufacturers have been producing custom or personalized vehicles and special models to suit an owner’s preferences. Whether this was a coachbuilt body or custom… more»
