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»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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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»
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Strangely Styled: 1975 AMC Matador
The Matador wore two hats while in service to American Motors in the 1970s. From 1971-73, it was the company’s line of mid-sized cars. And from 1974-78, it was promoted to full-size status with the retirement of the Ambassador…. more»
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Hot Truck Project: 1991 GMC Syclone
In 1991, GMC dabbled in the performance pickup truck market, somewhat like Dodge had done earlier with its Lil Red Express. A one-year-only model, the Syclone’s speed capabilities were compared to that of the Chevy Corvette and the Ferrari… more»
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Marti Report Documented: 1968 Mercury Cougar
In 1964, Ford launched the sporty Mustang, which would become a sales phenomenon, leading to a new market segment called “the pony car.” By 1967, a flood of competition arrived, including one from its own stable, the Mercury Cougar…. more»
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Beautiful in Black: 1991 Cadillac Coupe de Ville
Cadillac introduced the Coupe de Ville in 1950. From then until 2005 it would be a regular staple of the brand’s portfolio. When multiple doors were needed, buyers would opt for the Sedan de Ville. This 1991 Coupe de… more»
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4X4 Survivor: 1963 International Harvester Scout 80
The IH Scout 80 was an early off-road SUV built to compete with the Jeep and its production lasted from 1961 to 1980. It was a 2-door pickup with a removable hardtop and fold-down windshield (the latter on early… more»
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13K Miles: 1990 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1
Black cars are usually associated with the bad guy. For this 1990 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1, the car is both beautiful and sinister. Under the hood is a 4 cam 32 valve V8 engine that at the time was the… more»
