I was on the fence with the earliest C4 (1984-1996) Corvettes. While a noted technical improvement over the late C3’s (1968-1982), the styling left me high and dry. That is until about 1990 when the visuals started to pull… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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1 of 247 Made: 1967 Lamborghini 400GT
It’s not often that I get lost in the haze of vintage Italian sports cars like some enthusiasts do, who seemingly block out all other contenders if there’s a prancing horse in the room. There’s no disputing these are… more»
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47k Mile 1989 Ford F-250 XLT Lariat 4×4 5-Speed
If this 1989 Ford F-250 XLT Lariat 4×4 5-speed pickup had a diesel engine and flew, it would check pretty much every box for a lot of us. As it is, without the diesel and wings, it’s still a… more»
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Rare L69 Survivor: 1984 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
As the saying goes, you learn something new every day. This 1984 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 is a long-term family-owned survivor that also happens to be equipped with the desirable L69 package. What I didn’t realize is that in the… more»
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17k Mile 1966 Oldsmobile 98 Holiday Coupe
I know the term “time-capsule” pops up here on Barn Finds, but how can you not look at the nearly 100 photos of this pristine 55-year-old Oldsmobile 98 and not call it that? I would love to know the… more»
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50k Survivor: 1941 Chevrolet Deluxe Business Coupe
This 1941 Chevrolet Special Deluxe Business Coupe is an all-original bare-bones car that has been professionally maintained, runs well, and is ready for a restoration. It’s cool to see an original example in this condition. Over a half-million Special… more»
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No Reserve 1972 Porsche 911T
It is increasingly rare these days to find a no reserve auction for a vintage, air-cooled Porsche 911, but this 1972 example is an exception to the norm. The seller has provided a clear, no BS assessment of the… more»
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Rare Aussie: 1990 Holden Commodore VN Group A SS
With the demise of the Holden brand at the end of 2020, buyers are eager to get their hands on almost any Holden model. However, those cars with a V8 under the hood or a link with the company’s… more»
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36k Mile 1987 Chevrolet C10 Silverado 1500
This 1987 Chevrolet C10 pickup is described as a genuine, low mileage survivor that has under 40,000 miles from new and is equipped with a healthy 350 with factory four wheel drive. The Chevy is a desirable single cab,… more»
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1-Of-1 Optioned: 1969 Mercury Cougar XR7 GT
The Mercury Cougar was one of those happy accidents that appear every so often. The company was desperate to produce an upmarket version of the Mustang, but there were serious misgivings in the corridors of power within Ford that… more»
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Muscle Cat: 1977 Jaguar XJ-S V12 Twin-Turbo
This sinister-looking 1977 Jaguar XJ-S is a vehicle of legend. Its existence is in part due to a secret horsepower war between two of Australia’s media titans. This car went perilously close to being lost forever due to a… more»
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1965 AMC Rambler Marlin 327 Barn Find
Someone has a barn full of fantastic AMC cars! What most of us wouldn’t give to have a pole building full of cars like this, I know I would. The seller has this 1965 Rambler Marlin listed here on… more»
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1981 DeLorean DMC-12 With Only 26k Miles!
The DeLorean DMC-12 needs no introduction here, and this one is yet another low mileage example equipped with the preferred manual transmission. Mileage is indicated as being a low 26,100, which definitely puts in into the upper tier of… more»
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Warranty Included! 1984 Cadillac Seville
This 1984 Cadillac Seville is claimed to be one of the nicest examples left, to the point that the seller is willing to warranty everything on the car save for the engine. Now, we all know promises like these… more»
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Elderly Owned Survivor: 1984 Pontiac Firebird S/E
While we all tend to get quite excited over survivor muscle cars packing the best options and equipment befitting of an enthusiast owner, there’s something to be said for nicely preserved examples of more mainstream trims and options lines,… more»
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Sexy European! 1976 Mercury Capri II
Called the “sexy European” in Mercury’s sales literature, the German-built Capri was badged a Ford elsewhere. Like Chevy’s Caprice, the Ford / Mercury Capri’s name suggests a carefree lifestyle as may be found on Capri, Island of Pleasure, since… more»
