The first-generation Toyota MR2 harkens back to a simpler time. I write often about how manufacturers seemed far less resistant to taking customer feedback and producing vehicles they actually wanted in the 1980s than they do now, and the… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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1 of 204: 1974 Dodge Charger SE 440 V8
The “Dodge Rebellion” was a late 1960s advertising campaign designed to position Dodge as the performance arm of Chrysler Corp. That included the Charger, which was new in 1966. By 1974, when the seller’s car was built, the muscle… more»
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Low Miles, One Owner: 1987 Mercedes-Benz 560SL
Full disclosure: I own a 1989 560SL, so if you’re looking for an impartial review, this isn’t the article for you. There isn’t a thing I dislike about mine, though others might find it heavy off the line and… more»
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No Reserve: 1995 Chevrolet Corvette
We’ve recently seen some very tempting classics cross our desks at Barn Finds, and this 1995 Chevrolet Corvette continues that trend. Partly, it is because it presents so nicely. The first owner’s decision to order the car in a… more»
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Clean Driver: 1993 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra
“To dream the impossible dream.” Okay, you’ve now discovered that I can’t sing, but I can still dream. I’ve stated previously that, in an ideal world, I would park a 1993 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra in my garage at… more»
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Significant Recent Spend: 1965 Oldsmobile Cutlass
It sometimes seems inevitable that purchasing a classic involves an additional expense beyond the purchase price to address mechanical shortcomings. However, that shouldn’t be the case with this 1965 Oldsmobile Cutlass. The seller recently invested $5,000 to ensure that… more»
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No Reserve Survivor: 1985 Chevrolet K5 Blazer
It is that time of year when the thoughts of many turn to dreams of venturing off the beaten track to commune with Mother Nature. Often, the decision isn’t where to go, but how to get there. If that… more»
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Bullet Nose Cruiser: 1950 Ford Custom Deluxe Landau
This 1950 Ford Custom Deluxe 2-door Landau hardtop, listed by a dealer and located in Morgantown, Pennsylvania, offers an interesting mix of classic styling and later updates. It’s not presented as a fully sorted showpiece, but rather as a… more»
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Affordable Luxury: 1990 Buick Riviera
In many ways, the 1990 Buick Riviera attempted to correct some of the missteps of previous model years, where an overabundance of concern over fuel economy caused GM to significantly alter a historic nameplate. Making the Riviera into anything… more»
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46K-Mile 1997 Ford Ranger XL Long Bed 5-Speed
We’ve seen quite a few Ford Rangers here on Barn Finds, but only two 1997 models, and one was also an Oxford White truck, which we saw back in January. This 1997 Ford Ranger XL is a little more… more»
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Rare 1977 AMC Pacer With Basketry Print Seats
We’ve seen a few nice AMC Pacers here on Barn Finds over the years, and some had the now-iconic “Baskerty Print Fabric” seats, which are literally as cool as it gets. I don’t remember one with clear plastic covers… more»
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1999 Ford F-350 Super Duty Crew Cab Lariat 4×4 Dually Diesel
“Single rear wheel. Dual rear wheel. Short bed. Long Bed. Regular cab. SuperCab. Crew Cab. Chassis Cab. 4×2. 4×4. Five new dual-rear-wheel 4x4s. And six models available nowhere else. With the Super Duty F-350, the variety seems endless.” A… more»
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BF Auction: 1973 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow LWB
Rolls-Royce has a long history of iterative development with a strong emphasis on heritage. While other brands debut fully redesigned models every few years, Rolls-Royce might launch a new design once every decade. While it’s not as exciting as… more»
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GLH-Turbo Drivetrain Swap: 1988 Dodge Omni
Is there such a thing as too much power? I’m not talking 1,000-hp Bugatti Veyron quad-turbo W16 power, but a 65% bump in horsepower? That sounds just about right to me. This 1988 Dodge Omni has a 1985 GLH-T… more»
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All Original 1964 Chevrolet C20 Long Bed Stepside
Chevrolet offered three different lengths of their Stepside bed: 6.5 feet, 8 feet, and 9 feet. This appears to be the middle one, an 8-foot-long bed. There are no profile photos to know for sure, but the seller refers… more»
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409/4-Speed: 1963 Chevrolet Impala SS With 11k Documented Miles!
The muscle car era may not have “officially” begun until the release of the 1964 Pontiac GTO, but this 1963 Chevrolet Impala SS would be a worthy candidate to wear that label. Why? Because its first owner equipped it… more»
