The Chevy Beretta was an FWD, 2-door sports coupe built between 1987-96. It was designed by the same folks who brought you the Camaro and Corvette of the same era. It was built on the L-body platform that also… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Rust-Free Survivor: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible
Some vehicles have been strong performers in the classic market for so many years that you must wonder if they will ever fall out of favor. Corvette fuelies and 1st generation Mustangs instantly spring to mind. So does the… more»
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351/4-Speed: 1971 Ford Mustang Boss 351
Imagine for one moment that you were the successful bidder on this 1971 Ford Mustang Boss 351. What would your first order of business be? The paint is tired, making it a prime candidate for a cosmetic restoration. However,… more»
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1,589 Mile 1975 Pontiac Grand Ville Convertible
We regularly have cars appear on our desks here at Barn Finds where we wonder what their backstory is. This 1975 Pontiac Grand Ville Brougham Convertible is a perfect example. You must wonder how the car has remained so… more»
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45k Original Miles: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am
It seems that most of the Trans Ams that Pontiac built in the late 1970s wore Starlight Black paint. That makes this Cameo White example a refreshing change. It isn’t perfect, but it is a rust-free vehicle that could… more»
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Affordable Classic? 1960 Studebaker Lark VI
Sometimes it seems like an impossible mission. Some enthusiasts wish to park a classic in their garage but finding an affordable option that doesn’t require significant work can be the equivalent of spotting an automotive unicorn. For someone searching… more»
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Amazing 16k Mile 1977 Ford Thunderbird
The seller of this 1977 Ford Thunderbird goes to great lengths to emphasize the vehicle’s originality. It is claimed that this car is as it was the day the original lady owner took delivery. It has never been buffed,… more»
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Three-Named Survivor: 1976 Buick Opel by Isuzu
And you thought that badge engineering was confusing today, how about during the time of this 1976 Buick Opel by Isuzu? That’s three different names, three different car companies, and three different countries of origin. This nice original triple-decker… more»
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Modified Police V8: 1979 Dodge Lil’ Red Express
Dodge has always been the performance division of Chrysler, so when interest in muscle cars waned through the 1970s, Dodge went a different direction. They built a limited-edition pick-up truck that was unlike anything else in their portfolio and… more»
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Survivor Sedan: 1986 Chevrolet Chevette
One of the more challenging aspects of writing about cars is leaving your biases somewhere other than on your written pages. And when it comes to a Chevrolet Chevette, such as this 1986 example, that becomes a tough row… more»
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V8 Drop-Top: 1991 Ford Mustang LX Convertible
Affordable Mustangs of any description are becoming harder to find, and the later Fox-Body examples have been some of the best-performing in the classic market in recent times. That could make a good one a sound financial investment today,… more»
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348 Tri-Power: 1961 Chevrolet Impala Hardtop
I’ve often sat and contemplated whether there is any such thing as automotive perfection, and that is a question that is difficult to answer. A car that ticks all the right boxes for one person might leave another feeling… more»
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Spotless Survivor: 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass Salon Hardtop
When Oldsmobile introduced the Salon package in 1973, its vision was to bring a touch of European flair to the 4th Generation Cutlass range. Whether or not this was a success is open to question, but it certainly didn’t… more»
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Original 455: 1971 Oldsmobile 442 W-30
Imagine opening a workshop door and finding a 1971 Oldsmobile 442 hiding under a heavy layer of dust. Then imagine discovering that the vehicle had occupied that spot for 23-years. That is the story with our feature car. Thankfully,… more»
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Ultimate Woodie? 1979 “Oakbug H1”
Occasionally a car will appear on our desks here at Barn Finds that will leave us scratching our heads. That is the case with this Oakbug H1. We’ve seen some crazy customs, but this car has to rate up… more»
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Two-Owner Survivor: 1971 AMC Javelin SST
If an enthusiast is searching for a turn-key classic to park in their workshop, a couple of attributes could help a particular candidate’s cause. While it isn’t always the case, long-term ownership can indicate that the vehicle in question… more»
