Some things automotive, and otherwise, leave me speechless (though usually not for long). A 1978 Lincoln Continental Mark V is generally not the type of automobile that’s going to cause me a nervous and jerky reaction. This example…well it… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Brazil Bus: 1967 Volkswagen Type 2
The market for air-cooled VW wagons has been pretty hot for some time. We’ve all seen the absolutely crazy prices paid for a clean survivor or restored example; the more windows it has, the more the price tag increases…. more»
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Runs And Drives: 1962 Cadillac Series 62 Coupe
“This is one of those cars that, the more you look at, it the more you smile,” says the owner. It’s a 1962 Cadillac Series 62 Coupe, under the current ownership for three years. It’s here on eBay in… more»
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Cheap Mopar? 1978 Dodge Challenger
In 1978, Dodge resurrected the Challenger nameplate that had been retired as a pony car in 1974. This time, it was a captive import from Mitsubishi as Chrysler had a stake in that company. The Japanese-built, rear-wheel-drive car was… more»
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Microcar Project: 1958 Goggomobil TS400
The Goggomobil was a series of microcars built by Hans Glas GmbH in Bavaria. These cars and trucks were powered by air-cooled, 2-stroke, 2-cylinder engines that came in 250, 300, and 400-cc displacements, usually installed behind the rear wheels…. more»
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Original 427: 1969 Chevrolet Impala Custom Coupe
Regular readers will be aware that I place a great deal of store on the importance of long-term ownership when considering the viability of any classic car as an investment prospect. The logic behind this is quite sound. Any… more»
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37k Mile Survivor? 1965 Chevrolet Nova SS
In the 1960s, Chevrolet had two compact models, first the Corvair and then the Chevy II. The Corvair was an unorthodox entry by the standards of the day, with its rear-mounted, air-cooled engine, On the other hand, the Chevy… more»
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Finned Beauty! 1959 Plymouth Belvedere
At first glance, this car looks like the one from the 1983 horror movie, Christine. But that car was a 1958 Fury which was a 2-door hardtop and this is a 1959 Belvedere 2-door sedan. At any rate, it’s… more»
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Jet Board! 1983 SurfJet Freestyle 236SS
Having grown up in Wyoming, surfing wasn’t exactly something one could do easily, but I sure thought it sounded like fun! Well, it seems someone else felt my pain and came up with this wonderful contraption that let you… more»
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Cheap Hauler: 1988 Dodge Aries Wagon
We have seen a few K-car wagons here on Barn Finds over the years and they may seem like throwaway cars but they’re always interesting to see. The seller has this 1988 Dodge Aries wagon posted here on craigslist… more»
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Estate Find: 1992 Cadillac Eldorado
It’s hard for me to wrap my head around the fact that 1992 was three solid decades ago already. That’s older than a decent percentage of Barn Finds readers I would guess and for the rest of us, we… more»
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Elegant Survivor: 1976 Ford Granada Ghia
Yes, I used the word elegant in relation to a Ford Granada. Sure, a Mercury Monarch could be considered more elegant and a Lincoln Versailles, even more. A Mercedes-Benz, which was the basis for a few advertisements, even more… more»
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One Owner Gran Sport: 1969 Buick GS 350
From 1965-on, the Gran Sport name would come to mean high-performance cars at Buick. These autos would be the most lavishly equipped muscle cars under the General Motors umbrellas as Cadillac did not participate in that arena. This 1969… more»
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4X4 Survivor: 1987 AMC Eagle
Always operating in the shadows of the Big 3 U.S. automakers, American Motors was willing to try things new and different. Case-in-point is the AMC Eagle, which was a four-wheel-drive vehicle built by the company from 1980 to 88… more»
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No Reserve Classic! 1960 DeSoto Adventurer
The DeSoto was a companion brand at Chrysler Corporation from 1928 to 1961. During this time, more than two million DeSoto cars and trucks had been made. But sales declined in the late 1950s and it was becoming evident… more»
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Spotless Survivor: 1993 Volvo 240 DL
Automotive history will record that Volvo is renowned for two significant traits. Their offerings have always tended to be some of the safest vehicles to ply our roads. The company also has a record of keeping models in production… more»
