By 1978, the Chevrolet Corvette was no longer the hard-edged sports car it had been a decade earlier. While many performance enthusiasts lamented the evolution of the C3 Corvette into its new form, the changes brought a different type… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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40K-Mile 1976 Chrysler New Yorker Brougham
I think that this one-owner 1976 Chrysler New Yorker Brougham, especially in black, is one of the most elegant cars of the era. The New Yorker had some stiff competition with Lincoln and Cadillac also offering elegant cars but… more»
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Cheap Luxury? 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado
Coming in at almost nineteen feet in length and 4,800 pounds, this 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado has a big presence. It’s fitting that for some reason the seller decided to take photos of it at a gas station, especially with… more»
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Two-Stroke Beast: 1986 Suzuki RG500 Gamma
The seller says that this 1986 Suzuki RG500 Gamma has been in storage for the last eight years and is anything but stock, it’s been modified and ridden in anger. For any of you who have driven on just… more»
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Jolly Good! 1961 Jaguar Mark IX
In America, a saloon may be a place to get a cold lager, but in England, it’s the term for a four-door sedan automobile like this fine example of a 1961 Jaguar Mark IX. Reminiscent of the Mark II… more»
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Needs Brakes: 1978 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow II
Seldom seen here on Barn Finds is a Rolls-Royce. But this one is too good to pass up. It’s a 1978 Silver Shadow II that’s been dormant for a few months because it needs brakes. The body is good,… more»
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Pontiac Collection For Sale: Mr. GTO’s Cars
Al Blatter was a Pontiac aficionado and especially had an affinity for GTOs, which would earn him the nickname, “Mr. GTO.” Over several decades, he collected dozens of cars and thousands of parts. Now that he has passed, this… more»
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No Reserve: 1986 Chevrolet C20 Pickup
When they get a few years under their belts, classic pickups can often look old and tired. Finding an original and unmolested example that presents well and is rust-free can be a challenge, especially if you are on a… more»
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396/4-Speed: 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray Convertible
When a person retires after years of faithful employment, it is common for their employer to provide a retirement gift. Tradition dictates that it could be a gold watch, although some companies will allow their departing employee to select… more»
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Air-Cooled Project: 1963 Chevrolet Corvair Monza
In the early 1960s, if you wanted a new compact car, you could go the traditional route and buy a Ford Falcon, Chevy Nova, or Studebaker Lark, among others. All had water-cooled engines mounted in the front, like with… more»
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Second Banana? 1970 Dodge Super Bee
When it comes to listing Chrysler’s muscle cars of the 1960s and 1970s, the Dodge Super Bee is sometimes overlooked. It was produced for only four years and was widely outsold by its corporate cousin, the Plymouth Road Runner…. more»
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41K-Mile Shorty: 1987 Chevrolet G10 Van
What I wouldn’t have done to own this 1987 Chevrolet G10 van back in the band days. Although, that would have been tough to do since my band era was several years prior to 1987. This beautiful shorty van… more»
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1 Of 1? 1959 Studebaker Scotsman NAPCO 4×4
The seller says that this 1959 Studebaker 4E3D-12 Scotsman NAPCO 4×4 pickup was found on a ranch in the high, dry desert climate of Colorado and it looks like a very cool beast of a truck. They have it… more»
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40K-Mile Survivor: 1976 Oldsmobile Delta 88
This 1976 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Town Sedan may have been the entry-level model for the Delta 88 series, but it was far from being an economy car. And, I’m not talking about it being an economy car as in… more»
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V-Twin Survivor: 1973 Moto Guzzi Eldorado
We have only seen two 1973 Moto Guzzis on Barn Finds which is surprising given how popular motorcycles are here. We always learn a lot from the readers and I expect that to be the case again with this… more»
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Uncut Survivor: 1969 Ford Bronco
In 1965, Ford introduced the Bronco to compete with Jeep’s CJ-5 and International Harvester’s Scout. The company did not waltz into this market unprepared: it helped develop the Jeep during World War II. When the war ended, surplus Jeeps… more»
