In the early 1960s, Ferrari was plotting a successor to its 250 GTE four-seater. The GTE had been its best-selling car to date. To pave the way for the new car, the factory installed a sturdier version of its… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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3,956 Original Miles: 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
The quintessential grandma car takes many forms, but every now and again, a vehicle appears that you had all but given up on ever seeing in survivor condition ever again. This 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight may have been purchased almost… more»
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Rare 1916 International Harvester Model E 3/4 Ton Pickup
There’s a lot of love and passion out there for vintage pickup trucks. For some, the square-bodied Chevs are the best, though no doubt Ford fanatics would argue their trucks are tops. Others, meanwhile, specifically seek out the oddballs:… more»
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Same Owner 47 Years: 1970 Chevrolet Corvette
The 1970 Chevy Corvette wasn’t much different than the 1969 Corvette, which may be why sales were off by 50%. Yet the 1971 Corvettes didn’t change much again either, but demand had returned. This ’70 convertible has been owned… more»
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Factory Floor Shifter? 1974 AMC Matador Coupe
We’ve seen seven 1974 Matador Coupes here at Barn Finds over the years but none with a manual transmission so, it’s not just being orange that makes this 1974 AMC Matador Coupe unique, it also has a manual transmission…. more»
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British Project: 1972 Norton Commando 750
It’s probably an awkward time to talk about the British Invasion a few days after Independence Day, but neither the whites of their eyes or the mops on their heads (what some people said about The Beatles, the other… more»
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Beautiful Survivor: 1967 Austin Healey 3000 Mk. III
This true survivor Austin Healey 3000 Mk. III is one of the most desirable cars to me that I’ve written a post about. Frequently I have come across (and owned) Big Healeys that have been “restored,” but they rarely… more»
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Gas Sipping Survivor: 1980 Toyota Tercel
The Tercel was an entry-level subcompact sold by Toyota in the U.S. beginning in 1980. It had debuted two years earlier in Japan as the Corsa. Unlike the Corolla, which Toyota had been selling for years, the Tercel was… more»
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1 of 1,225: 1986 Pontiac Grand Prix 2+2 Aerocoupe
Aerodynamics has been an important component of automotive styling and performance for decades, going way back to 1899 at least if not longer. That’s even before my time. The seller has this aerodynamic 1986 Pontiac Grand Prix 2+2 listed… more»
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GT Hawk: 1962 Studebaker Gran Turismo
The GT Hawk (or Gran Turismo) was the last iteration of the Hawk series of Studebakers (and Packard for one year) that began in 1956. For 1962, the goal was to compete against personal luxury cars like the Ford… more»
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27K Miles! One-Owner 1991 Acura Integra GS
After a couple of decades of being in hibernation, Acura reintroduced the Integra again for the 2023 model year. The model name went away for the 2001 model year and was replaced with the RSX. The seller has this… more»
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Easy Project? 1956 Pontiac Chieftain
In the mid-1950s, the Pontiac Chieftain was akin to Chevrolet’s mid-range 210. While the basic platform was the same, the Pontiac rode on a seven-inch longer wheelbase. The Star Chief may have been similar to the Bel Air as… more»
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Super Bugger Camper: 1969 Volkswagen Beetle
When it comes to mini campers, a clean Toyota Sunrader or any brand of Chinook camper is definitely becoming more sought-after. These compact homes on wheels make perfect sense for someone who wants to hit the open road but… more»
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Low Mile Style: 1954 Packard Pacific
In the 1950s, Packard was losing sales to Lincoln and Cadillac in the luxury hardtop segment. It needed a new, more powerful car. To save money, it refreshed its Mayfair model’s sheet metal with new headlamp rims and chrome… more»
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Rare In The US: 1979 Renault 17 Gordini
With a crisp, modern design unlike many cars from the early-1970s, Renault created what was, in my opinion, a very nice-looking car. While they’re rare to see in the US today, this 1979 Renault 17 Gordini Convertible Coupe can… more»
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Nicest One Left? 1975 Chrysler Town & Country
The seller says that this 1975 Chrysler Town & Country wagon is in “near new condition” and it’s hard to argue with that. At over two-and-a-half tons, nineteen feet in length, and having a 440 V8, this is one… more»
