While most folks don’t care for the non-performance oriented versions of the Camaro and the Firebird, there’s a certain charm that is inherent in a car that seems to have a mistaken identity. The Camaro wearing Berlinetta trim is… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Estate Find: 1967 Ford Galaxie 500
I wonder how many people would guess that Ford only made the Galaxie 500 with stacked headlights for three short years? Most Barn Finds readers would know that just by picturing the 1964 and 1968 Ford Galaxies in their… more»
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Parked in 1981: 1973 Ford Mustang Mach 1
By 1973, the Mustang was a very different creature to the vehicle that left people breathless when it broke cover in 1964. All of its dimensions had grown, and it was a softer and more civilized car that many… more»
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289-Powered 1964 Ford Fairlane 500 Sports Coupe
In 1962, between Ford’s Falcon and Galaxie was Ford’s recently introduced intermediate, the Fairlane. They competed with GM’s A-platform – Chevelle, Tempest, Grand Am, etc. – AMC’s Rambler, and Plymouth’s popular Belevedere. The seller has this 1964 Ford Fairlane… more»
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Only One In USA? 1957 Heinkel Tourist W/ Wilmsen Sidecar
With well over 100,000 of these scooters having been made, they aren’t as rare as some other makes but there aren’t many of them in the US. This may be the only one in the United States with this… more»
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Last Factory Track Pak: 1972 Plymouth GTX 440
This 1972 Plymouth GTX is claimed to be the last factory Track Pak car produced by Plymouth. The car was manufactured on July 11, 1972 and equipped with a 440 cubic inch V8 and 4-speed manual transmission. The GTX… more»
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5.0-Liter/5-Speed: 1988 Ford Mustang LX
The original owner of this 1988 Ford Mustang LX describes the vehicle as being like new, and when you examine the supplied photos, it is hard to argue with that assessment. It presents superbly, and with 12,000 genuine miles… more»
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No Reserve Survivor: 1978 Ford Bronco Ranger XLT
When Ford released its 2nd Generation Bronco in 1978, it subscribed to the “bigger is better” school of thinking. Compared to its predecessor, its new offering was longer, wider, taller, heavier, and came equipped with bigger engines. Naturally, a… more»
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440-Powered: 1974 Jensen Interceptor
Jensen Interceptors are undoubtedly collector cars, but if you want to own the best of the best, the 440-powered editions are the ones to shoot for. However, those cars were made in far smaller quantities than the 383 examples…. more»
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No Reserve 1975 Chevrolet C10 Silverado
Finding a classic vehicle with a known ownership history is generally reassuring. When that vehicle comes with a mountain of documentation that you would struggle to pole-vault over, that makes it more tempting still. That is the case with… more»
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Turn-Key Survivor: 1951 Chevrolet Styleline Deluxe
Sometimes circumstances dictate that an enthusiast won’t be in a position to tackle a project build. Everybody’s situations are different, and there’s no shame in buying a turn-key classic if that will best suit that person. I always believe… more»
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40k Mile Survivor: 1975 Datsun B210
Before the 1980s, most Nissan-built cars were branded as Datsun’s, a practice that dated back to before World War II. So, the use of the Datsun name was not unique to U.S.-imported cars, which began to trickle in around… more»
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Original 340: 1971 Plymouth Road Runner
From a marketing perspective, Plymouth’s decision to spend a then substantial $50,000 to use the Road Runner name and likeness on one of their performance offerings seems like it was a wise one. The Warner Brother cartoon character is… more»
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25k Original Miles: 1993 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra
While we’ve seen our fair share on 1993 Mustang SVT Cobras at Barn Finds in recent times, this one stands out for me on a couple of fronts. The first is that it is a spotless survivor with a… more»
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Spectacular Survivor! 1966 Oldsmobile Delta 88
It’s an oft-told tale. The owner of a lightly and gently used automobile passes on, his significant other holds on to it for years, and then finally decides that it’s time to part company. And that’s the case with… more»
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Original 429 Cobra Jet: 1970 Mercury Cyclone Spoiler
Some classic cars are created more equal than others. Some will offer unrivaled luxury and comfort, while others will provide performance that can pin occupants in their seats when the pedal gets to the metal. The 1970 Mercury Cyclone… more»
