The 1958 model year would be the last for the storied Packard brand. Having merged with Studebaker in 1954 in the hopes that both brands could continue to be relevant, that turned out not to be practical. The 1957-58… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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1972 Ford F250 Ranger XLT Camper Special
Being a western truck for the last five decades, this 1972 Ford F250 Ranger XLT Camper Special appears to be solid. It was built in San Jose, sold to an owner in Seattle who moved to Phoenix, Arizona and… more»
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Non-Running Convertible: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air
Chevrolet’s 1955-57 automobiles would become known as the “Tri-Fives.” Production numbers for the three years exceeded 4.5 million cars, including the seller’s 1955 Bel Air convertible. This automobile is described as a “barn find” and we’re told it’s in… more»
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No Reserve: 1984 Buick Grand National
The list of cars carrying badges derived from motorsport is as long as your arm and probably mine as well. Some of these cars share no discernable link with the event or category in question, but that isn’t the… more»
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429 V8-Powered 1970 Ford LTD
It gets hot in Tucson, Arizona. Did any of you know that fun fact? We’re here at Barn Finds to teach and I’m nothing if not a teacher of useless trivia and weather information. I’d rather talk about vehicles… more»
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13k Original Miles: 1974 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray
While Chevrolet’s Corvette Stingray had become softer and more refined by 1974, it could still produce excellent performance figures if the original owner ticked the right boxes on the Order Form. Such is the case with our feature car,… more»
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No Reserve Original Survivor: 1983 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds
When Oldsmobile retired the Hurst/Olds model at the end of 1979, many people felt it was gone for good. However, the company had other ideas and launched a reboot in 1983 to celebrate the badge’s 15th Anniversary. Pent-up demand… more»
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62K Original Miles: 1988 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham
There’s always a lot of chatter among enthusiasts about emerging classes or models of collector cars. You know, those vintage rides that we haven’t paid much attention to over the years as the typical class leaders continue to rise… more»
EXCLUSIVE: 1957 Mercedes 190SL Garage Find
For sale in Abilene, Texas as a Barn Finds Exclusive is this 1957 Mercedes-Benz 190SL, a very much in-demand sports car that has soared in value to as much as $200,000. That, of course, is for a fully restored… more»
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Two-Owner Survivor: 1988 Ford Mustang GT Convertible
It can’t be a mere coincidence. Here we are emerging from the depths of winter with warmer weather beckoning when suddenly, the number of stunning convertibles appearing on our desks here at Barn Finds climbs rapidly. This 1988 Mustang… more»
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No Reserve Rarity: 1967 Dodge Dart GT Convertible
When you look at vehicles like this 1967 Dodge Dart GT Convertible, they seem to confirm that there is still a ready supply of desirable classics languishing in barns and sheds awaiting the right person to liberate them. It… more»
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GTO Interior: 1970 Pontiac LeMans Sport
The 1970 model year was a confusing one if you wandered into a Pontiac dealership looking for an intermediate. You had up to six choices for essentially the same car: the Tempest, Tempest T-37, LeMans, GTO, GTO Judge, and… more»
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1975 Olds Cutlass 442 Survivor
You see the term “original” tossed around quite a bit in car ads, but this 93,000-mile 1975 Olds Cutlass 442 looks to be pretty much original according to the seller as well as the documentation and overall condition of this… more»
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18k Documented Miles: 1986 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z
Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you look at a car when it’s new and find it fails to excite you, but after a few years, you’ve grown to genuinely like it? That probably sums up… more»
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House of Z Conversion: 1971 Datsun 240Z Convertible
The 1971 Datsun 240Z is one of the more iconic sports cars to come out of the 1970s, and generally speaking, the rules of collecting them are pretty simple. The earlier the production, the better; the less rust, the… more»
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Two-Owner Survivor: 1990 Honda CR-X
Buying a classic car will always involve taking a leap of faith. The passage of time can leave gaps in the car’s history, raising some doubts in the buyer’s mind about whether the vehicle has received appropriate maintenance. The… more»
