This 1979 BMW 733i is a survivor we don’t see all that often, wearing very pretty Bahama Beige paint and presenting very well with under 100,000 original miles. Known by its internal chassis code as an E23, the early… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Swivel Bucket Seats! 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass S
1974 was a bad year for U.S. automakers, and especially ones like Oldsmobile that didn’t offer any real economy cars. The OPEC oil embargo of 1973 drove up gasoline prices and steered car buyers to smaller, more fuel-efficient automobiles…. more»
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Original 409: 1963 Chevrolet Impala
The original owner of this 1963 Chevrolet Impala ticked many desirable boxes on the Order Form when they ordered this classic. The result is that this car comes nicely equipped, with the highlight being the fantastic 409ci V8 engine…. more»
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71k Original Miles: 1967 Pontiac GTO
Sometimes a classic car will appear on our desks at Barn Finds, and it becomes difficult to determine its strongest characteristic. Such is the case with this 1967 Pontiac GTO. Not only does the car present superbly, but it… more»
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302 V8 Survivor: 1971 Ford Torino
The Torino was Ford’s mid-size entry from 1968-76. It began as the top trim level on the Fairlane and later carried the torch for the whole intermediate line-up. Restyled for 1970-71, they carried fuselage styling inspired by supersonic aircraft… more»
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Tidy Off-Roader: 1965 Ford F-100 4×4
Finding a classic pickup that is in good condition, would happily cruise on the open road, but can plunge its occupant deep into the wilderness, can be a battle. That is what appears to be on offer with this… more»
Never This Nice: 1984 Ford Bronco ll
The Ford Bronco II is part of that appealing class of light-duty SUVs that burst onto the market in the 1980s before the clowns at Consumer Reports started sticking their noses in things like extreme-handling-rollover-attempts and oh-gee-how-did-the-floormat-get-wedged-under-the-accelerator testing. Yet,… more»
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44k Original Miles: 1964 Chevrolet C20 Pickup
While it is by no means a hard and fast rule, older pickups tend to fall into two broad categories. You will find genuine cream puffs that have never worked a day in their life. Others will look pretty… more»
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427/4-Speed: 1963 Ford Galaxie 500XL R-Code
If you walked into a Ford dealership in 1963 intent on buying a Galaxie 500 XL with genuine performance credentials, this car would have been as good as it got. It is a numbers-matching R-Code Galaxie. That means that… more»
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Potential Bargain? 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado
The last of the hidden headlight first-generation Toronados, this 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado looks like a great project car. This Powder Blue front-wheel-drive two-door beauty has been in storage for a few years but we don’t know exactly how long… more»
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Vintage Aviation Fuel Truck! 1959 Dodge D300
Barn Finds reader Larry D. sends us lots of great tips about interesting vehicles to feature on the site, and he recently spotted this 1959 Dodge D300 that spent its life in a most unusual way. This was one… more»
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Original Survivor: 1969 Jaguar E-Type 2+2
Tastes and opinions change, and I am not immune from this. While I had always admired the stunning good looks of Jaguar’s E-Type, my classic car focus was mainly on American vehicles. That changed many decades ago when I… more»
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Original 350: 1970 Chevrolet Camaro SS
While its current owner has treated it to a cosmetic refresh, this 1970 Chevrolet Camaro SS is an original classic in astounding condition for its age. It has a genuine 31,000 miles on the clock, and finding fault with… more»
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Rare Estate Find: 1971 Mazda 1800
It’s hard to believe that Mazda didn’t jump into the US market until 1970, but by 1971 they were sending beautiful cars like this 1971 Mazda 1800 sedan. The seller has this rare, early (for the US market) Mazda… more»
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Original Survivor: 1974 Ford Mustang II
The original Mustang was the right car in the right place at the right time. Therefore, it couldn’t help but be an enormous sales success that would achieve legendary status. While the 1974 Mustang II never achieved those lofty… more»
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Museum Find: 1957 Continental Mark II
Do cars belong in museums? It is an interesting topic, and it will ignite views from both sides of the fence. While I deem it essential to preserve classic cars, I always feel that they deserve an opportunity to… more»
