Even though I live where it snows four months a year, motorcycle season is never over for me. I think about them year-round, tinker with them, and ride them when the ground is dry, even in the winter. The… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Super Solid 1951 Chevrolet Panel Truck
Here is a very solid project for someone, at what, so far, appears to be a reasonable price. It’s a 1951 Chevrolet Panel Delivery work-in-progress on eBay in Sacramento, California. The bidding is at $4,550 with seven days to… more»
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Good Buy or Goodbye? 1979 Ford LTD Two-Door
Pat L., you’re killin’ me. Where you find all of these great, unique vehicles is beyond me but I want all of them and that’s not a good thing. Have you seen my latest IRA statement? I know, not… more»
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Best Hertz Shelby Ever? 1966 GT350H 4-Speed
We recently featured a very original 1965 Shelby GT350 here on Barn Finds that is part of the Jim Taylor collection. 120 of his beautiful cars will be offered at the Broad Arrow auction on October 14th and 15th…. more»
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44K-Mile Rust-Free 1980 Cadillac Seville
Yes, those are brand new tires and they look great on this 1980 Cadillac Seville. The wheels ain’t bad, either. These bustleback cars take a hit from a lot of folks for that love-or-hate-it design but I love it…. more»
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Mechanically Refreshed 1971 Honda CT70 K0
The seller of this beautiful 1971 Honda CT70 K0 has quite a collection as you can see in the background photos. I don’t mean a modest collection as I or any number of other people have, but a big-time… more»
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As Good As It Gets! 1973 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
I normally wouldn’t give a flip about a second-gen Chevrolet Monte Carlo. How’s that for a brazen statement? However, this 1973 Monte Carlo Landau is so perfect that I must make an exception. It’s listed as having experienced 81K… more»
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Garage Find: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro Rally Sport
Ford’s Mustang had a two-year head start on the rest of Detroit in terms of sporty compacts that would become known as “pony cars”. GM couldn’t respond until 1966, and American Motors did in 1967. Chrysler was already in… more»
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Warehouse Find: 1969 Buick Le Sabre Custom Convertible
For the most part, Buicks fly under the radar when it comes to collectible cars. With the exception of the legendary Buick Regal Grand National of the 1980s, Buicks of the past had a reputation for being comfortable, reliable,… more»
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Stored 45 Years: 1932 Plymouth PA Roadster
Forget about the deuce coupe, make way for this very cool looking 1932 Plymouth PA sports roadster. The seller believes that it’s in original survivor condition and that could be the case. The Plymouth PA was made in large… more»
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Incredibly Original: 1965 Shelby GT350 Survivor
If you aren’t familiar with the name Jim Taylor, you should be. He is a world-renowned car and automobilia collector based in Gloversville, New York. Through decades of collecting, he has amassed over 120 vehicles and hundreds of items… more»
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1 of 1: 2002 Buick SUV Prototype
In the auto business, prototypes are often built to evaluate design concepts. And, for the most part, they’re destroyed once their original purpose has been served. One of the most famous prototypes, the 1955 Lincoln Futura, escaped the crusher… more»
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Factory Black: 1965 Chevrolet C10 SWB Fleetside
The venerable first-generation Chevrolet C-series pickup first hit the streets in 1960 and underwent a series of rapid changes in just a few years. Styling was particularly shifty. Early hoods were designed with dual air intakes; the dated look… more»
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12K Miles Survivor! 1977 Chevrolet Impala
The year 1977 brought huge changes to GM’s stalwart B-body, full-size cars. Chevrolet’s Caprice/Impala twins dropped 600 lbs., lost eleven inches in length and four inches in width – the ’77 looked nothing like the ’76. Straight-up boxy lines… more»
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Only 1,739 Miles? 1976 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible
Sometimes the future doesn’t turn out to be as scary as we think it will be. Convertibles had become an endangered species by 1976, and everyone thought the end was near. Cadillac announced that the 1976 Eldorado convertible was… more»
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65k Original Miles: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
While muscle car sales were beginning to feel the pinch by 1970, Chevrolet still found buyers for an impressive 53,599 examples of its iconic Chevelle SS 396. Today, the 1970 SS 396 is one of the more desirable muscle… more»
