The first few decades of the 20th century were an exciting time in the motoring world, especially in America. While the story we learn in school tends to focus on the ubiquitous Ford Model T, there were a host… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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1964 Pontiac GTO With 1,321 Genuine Miles!
Many people believe that the term “legend” is heavily overused in the classic car world. However, the 1964 Pontiac GTO rightly wears that tag with pride. This GTO rates as one of the most amazing classics that we’ve seen… more»
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13K Original Miles: 1989 Shelby CSX
This 1989 Shelby CSX may indeed be one of the best examples left, as it has just over 13,000 original miles on the clock and appears to remain in outstanding factory condition. The 1989 models were the final send-off… more»
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Pristine Hot Hatch: 1991 Honda Civic Si
$22,500: that’s the asking price for this pristine 1991 Honda Civic Si. No, your eyes aren’t deceiving you. It’s hard to believe an entry-level hatchback has come this far, but that’s where we are at this point in car… more»
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59k-Mile Time Capsule: 1975 Lincoln Continental Mark IV
Wow. This is how you made a statement that you had arrived at the Country Club, on the street, or practically anywhere you went back in 1975. And when you have a black time capsule beauty like this (and… more»
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28,000 Original Miles: 1991 Cadillac DeVille
Pride in ownership takes many forms, but I always felt like the old guard did a much better job of conveying this than the modern, well-moneyed collectors. What I mean to say is the last caretaker of this 1991… more»
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Rare Six-Cylinder: 1969 MGC Roadster
Although it might seem familiar at first glance, this is one of the most rare British sports cars ever to hit American shores. This 1969 MGC convertible is one of only 1,757 produced in Abingdon that year. Located in… more»
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Japanese Market Only: AMG 1993 Mercedes-Benz 400E S3
When most enthusiasts think of Japanese market vehicles, they almost automatically refer to the right-hand drive kei cars and trucks, or low-mileage sports cars bearing names like “Skyline” and “Fairlady.” The somewhat hidden market that exists in Japan actually… more»
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1-of-16: 1970 Buick GS 455 Convertible
When an owner makes a rarity claim about a classic car, it is often viewed with skepticism. However, the one made for this 1970 Buick GS 455 Convertible does stand up to some scrutiny. Its overall presentation is pretty… more»
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Texas Survivor: 1978 Jeep Wagoneer
When this 1978 Jeep Wagoneer was new, it was by no means a cheap vehicle. Considering that it was designed to combine luxury motoring with legendary off-road abilities, that is no great surprise. With a V8 under the hood… more»
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Unrestored Survivor: 1926 Buick Master Six
Occasionally, a car will appear on our desks here at Barn Finds that takes our breath away. That is the case with this 1926 Buick Master Six. This isn’t because it is a stunningly restored classic, but because this… more»
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23k Miles: 1974 Lotus Europa Special
The Lotus Europa was a mid-engine GT sports car that was built between 1966-75. “Federalized” versions of the car were built for the U.S. market but lost some of their aerodynamic characteristics in the process. The Europa Special, like… more»
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Basement Survivor: 1971 Buick Riviera
Buick was not afraid of pushing the envelope on styling in the 1960s/1970s. Examples include the “swoopy” looks of the ’68 Skylark, followed by the ’71 “boattail” Riviera, including the seller’s car. Buick had hoped the change in styling… more»
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One-Owner Survivor: 1968 Pontiac GTO
While the car is a beauty, its provenance is a story unto itself. Folks, this is a genuine one-owner garage find, bought new in 1968 and left sleeping in the garage since 1978! This 1968 Pontiac GTO is located… more»
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Estate Find: 1930 Cord L29
When a seller lists a classic car for sale, and it receives forty-two bids in a few days, you can be pretty sure that people like what they see. That is the case with this 1930 Cord L29. It’s… more»
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No Reserve: 1951 Ford Custom Deluxe Victoria
Sometimes you only need to look at the bidding history to gain a clear insight into the desirability of a particular classic car. Take this 1951 Ford Custom Deluxe Victoria as an example. Since the owner listed this classic… more»
