“A 327 V8?! What’s in your coffee this morning, Scotty G? They didn’t offer a 327 V8 for this truck in 1986, you meatball!!” Ok, ok, the engine is out of a 1968 Camaro, how’s that for a cool… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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2 For 1: 1971 Coleman 2.40 Sport Trail Bikes
Minibikes most likely don’t appeal to 90% of Barn Finds readers, so this little article is more of a 10th anniversary present to myself for being at Barn Finds since March of 2016. No, I didn’t buy them (yet),… more»
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One-Owner Cheap Wheels: 1996 Saturn S-Series
Saturn Corporation was begun in 1985 by General Motors as a “New Kind of Car Company”. The first product arrived in 1990, the S-Series, and they were built and sold differently than those in the typical GM (or industry)… more»
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“Way In The Back”: 1975 Olsmobile Custom Cruiser
Want something big and bold and useful? Ever consider one of the full-sized station wagons of the 1970s? These are cars that have been hot in the collector hobby for a while, though the fever is now cooling while… more»
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Sweet Slant-Six Sweptline: 1971 Dodge D100
Happy Easter to all who celebrate! This gorgeous Easter Egg-colored 1971 Dodge D100 pickup looks like it just jumped right out of the pages of a brochure; what a beauty. The white walls are a hair too big for… more»
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Space Magician! 1997 Toyota Corolla Spacio
The 1997 to 2001 Toyota Corolla Spacio was a “JDM” – Japanese Domestic Market vehicle. It was intended to be sold only on its home market, though this time-capsule example managed to escape to the U.S. Located with a… more»
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37k Original Miles: No Reserve 2005 Chrysler Crossfire Limited Roadster
In 1998, Daimler-Benz and the Chrysler Corporation joined forces, a merger dubbed by CEO Jürgen E. Schrempp as a “marriage made in heaven.” However, the collaboration never fulfilled its early promise, and Daimler parted ways with Chrysler in 2007…. more»
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Rock-Solid Project: 1965 Chevrolet Impala SS Convertible
With summer on our doorstep, the thoughts of many enthusiasts will turn to hitting the road for a spot of classic motoring fun. However, that doesn’t mean that we can’t plan for the moment when winter once again shows… more»
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No Reserve: 1986 Subaru XT
Subaru has a history of developing cars in Japan for the global market. However, the XT broke that mold, with the North American market the primary focus. With an emphasis on advanced aerodynamics, the XT was anything but a… more»
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1967 Plymouth Belvedere II 273 V8 3-Speed
Plymouth marketing literature sure touts the luxury that abounds in the Belvedere II, whether it’s a convertible, sedan, coupe, or wagon. There aren’t many features that most of us would call luxurious on this car, but it sure looks… more»
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57K-Mile Survivor: 1995 Toyota Tacoma 5-Speed
So many little trucks, so little time, so little money. I like little trucks, which isn’t surprising to any of you. This 1995 Toyota Tacoma is a little bed, I mean, short bed model with a 5-speed manual, it’s… more»
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46K Miles? 1977 Plymouth Volare Premier Coupe
Having recently spent some time in the Palm Springs area, I can’t help but think of the Rat Pack and that whole era when I’m there. Dean Martin had two houses there, and he’s known for singing Volare, the… more»
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One-Owner Survivor: 1976 Porsche 914
As a Corvair owner of almost 20 years, I can say that the number of Ralph Nader comments I’ve had to endure have dropped off significantly as of late. Does that mean that it’s safe to own a Porsche… more»
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48k Original Miles: 1983 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds
Revivals are not a new automotive phenomenon. Oldsmobile proved this in 1983 when it launched the Hurst/Olds. The badge had disappeared at the end of 1979, but the company staged a last hurrah to satisfy buyer demand. This ’83… more»
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Nearly Showroom? 1995 Buick Roadmaster Nine-Seat Estate
Regular readers will undoubtedly know that classic Station Wagons hold a place close to my heart. However, I am a late convert who is guilty of ignoring these versatile vehicles for decades. Vans and SUVs have driven the domestic… more»
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California Car: 1982 Audi 4000 S Diesel 5-Speed
I just checked through the archives, and it looks like I’ve written about every Audi 4000 shown here on Barn Finds, and also every Audi diesel, which happened to all be Audi 5000s. That’s crazy, even for a major… more»
