I did not expect to read that this 1969 Dodge Polara 500 convertible has a three-speed manual. The Polara 500 was the mid-trim level for the Dodge Polara in 1969, between the Polara and the Monaco, and I figured… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Unmodified 1997 Nissan 240SX LE
Around 2005 I purchased an abused but unmodified Nissan 240SX. Its suspension was done for and the interior smelled like an ashtray, but it was an absolute blast of a car to drive, well at least once I had… more»
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Longest American Car? 1975 Mercury Marquis Brougham
Coming in at just over 19 feet in length, this has to rank as one of the longest American production cars made in the last five decades. If you owned this car in 1975, for sure you wore a… more»
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Good Running Project: 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado
Oldsmobile rolled the dice in 1966 by introducing a personal luxury automobile that was mechanically different from its competitors. It was the first U.S.-produced front-wheel-drive car since the Cord 810/812 in 1937. It would use a transaxle version of… more»
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Rebuilt 360: 1977 Jeep Cherokee Chief S 4×4
Some older SUVs perform better than others in the classic market, and a few have enough positive attributes that they can’t help but attract attention. This 1977 Jeep Cherokee Chief S is a perfect example of that philosophy. Its… more»
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Good Ol’ Blue: 1984 Dodge D150 Short Bed Pickup
Ralphie from A Christmas Story loved his trusty, reliable official Red Ryder carbine-action, 200-shot, range model air rifle that he affectionately called “Ol’ Blue.” Here’s another “Ol’ Blue” for your consideration, but in the form of a no-nonsense 1984… more»
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Amazing Survivor: 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado
We see a lot of incredible vehicles here at Barn Finds. Some are projects, and some are restored, but the ones that seem to be the most interesting to a lot of people, myself included, are the original vehicles…. more»
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Tiny Folding Scooter! 1980 Di Blasi R7ST
A what? An Italian folding mini-motorcycle? Yes, it folds up so you can put it in the trunk of your car, almost like a Honda Motocompo. This 1980 Di Blasi R7ST is listed here on bikesales.com in Lismore, New… more»
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The Cleanest, Mostly Original Around? 1979 Jeep Cherokee Golden Eagle
The Bon Jovi special edition VW Golf, the Ford F150 Harley Davidson, the Frank Sinatra Edition Chrysler Imperial, and the Lamborghini Diablo Victoria’s Secret Edition. Yes, the list of “Special Editions” in the automotive world seems to go on… more»
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One Owner Survivor: 1976 Chevrolet Nova
The 1960s and 1970s rear-wheel-drive Nova was one of Chevrolet’s most popular automobiles. It would receive its final redesign in 1975, to be replaced by the troubled front-wheel-drive Citation in 1980. For 1976, there was a luxury version of… more»
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Stored 40 Years: 1950 Buick Super
The Super was a popular Buick entry from 1940 to 1958, with a break in production during World War II. It was a hybrid vehicle (no, not like you think), sharing the longer wheelbase of the top-line Roadmaster with… more»
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The First SUV? 1960 Willys Station Wagon
We have had some healthy debates here on Barn Finds over the years as to what the first SUV was. Or, what the first SUV was after someone defined the term SUV. In either case, these vehicles come up… more»
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Container Find: 1952 Packard 300
In the early 1950s, Packard played the numbers game in naming its product offerings. There were the 200, 250, 300, and 400, with the 300 being the mid-range model. It was offered only in 1951 and 1952 and was… more»
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1 of 319 Special Edition: 1976 Pontiac Trans Am
The Trans Am began as a performance version of the Pontiac Firebird in 1969. Sales moved up slowly year after year until the first Smokey and the Bandit movie was released in 1977. After that, demand exploded, and Pontiac… more»
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Burbank Bentley: 1985 Bentley Mulsanne
Named after a famous 3.7-mile (6km) long straight on the LeMans circuit in France called the Mulsanne Straight, this 1985 Bentley Mulsanne can be found posted here on craigslist in the Media Capital of the World: Burbank, California –… more»
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Montana Find: 1970 Chrysler 300 T-Code 440 V8
At almost 19 feet in length, this 1970 Chrysler 300 is no pocket rocket, although a 0-60 time of around 7.5 seconds was nothing to sneeze at five decades ago for such a giant, heavy, luxurious, long car. The… more»
