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»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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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»
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Affordable Shelby? 1987 Shelby Charger GLHS
The last few years of Chrysler’s partnership with Carroll Shelby produced some amazing performance car bargains, especially in second- or third-hand form. This 1987 Shelby Charger GLH-S is just $8,700, yet its performance is still more than respectable today… more»
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Vintage Motorhome: 1973 Dodge Travco 270
As if homeownership wasn’t complicated enough, then you put your home on wheels and that doubles the equation. Then, make it a vintage motorhome like this 1973 Dodge Travco and you’d do well to know a thing or two… more»
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The Rarest Shelby? 1970 Ford Falcon XY GS
For Australian performance car enthusiasts, it seemed that the closest they ever got to a homegrown classic with a link to the legendary Carroll Shelby was the 1978 Ford Falcon XC Cobra. While it wore the iconic white paintwork… more»
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Muscle Wagon: 1967 Chevrolet Caprice 427 4-Speed
There are times when enthusiasts with a larger family can feel left out of the muscle car scene, but that doesn’t need to be the case. This 1967 Chevrolet Caprice Custom Estate is a spotless wagon with seating for… more»
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15k Mile Survivor? 1976 Chevrolet Chevelle
The Chevy Chevelle’s that were built between 1973-77 are part of the Colonnade generation of General Motors’ intermediates. This design eliminated the pillarless hardtops of earlier models, creating something of a cocoon for the cars’ occupants. We’re told this… more»
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36 Original Miles! 1992 Dodge Viper RT/10
Is this the lowest mileage first generation Dodge Viper RT/10 in existence? It just may be, with only 36 original miles on the clock. It’s going up to auction soon, and while the Viper can be hit or miss… more»
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Car # 387: 1988 Ford Mustang Saleen
Oh, how I love the Fox body Saleen Mustangs. As the cliched phrase goes, they’re so 80s, it hurts. The decals, lower body cladding, rear spoiler, and BBS or Ronal wheels (this car has both) are styling trademarks from… more»
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LeBling Convertible: 1985 Chrysler LeBaron
Personalizing a vehicle can make for a tricky and lingering resale. It’s like painting half of your house orange and the other half lime green. Even though you may love those colors, a lot of (most?) buyers don’t want… more»
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WW2 Military Vehicle: Fiat Pavesi P4/100 Artillery Tractor
While certainly the majority of Barn Finds over the years have been trucks and cars, every once in a while a unique example of some other type of machine pops up, and this is one of those instances. This… more»
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Original 440 V8: 1968 Plymouth GTX
Plymouth recognized that while many people were passionate about their desire to own a muscle car, a group of individuals craved this level of performance with a touch of luxury. It was out of this thinking that the GTX… more»
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Turnkey Driver: 1986 Ford Mustang SVO
This is a final year Ford Mustang SVO, offered for sale by a clear enthusiast who has assembled a detailed listing describing some of the recent improvements and fixes, along with the plethora of factory and aftermarket performance parts… more»
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Low Mile Survivor: 1974 Chevrolet Nova
While this 1974 Chevrolet Nova’s owner has made some changes to improve its performance and comfort, he has done so with care and forward vision. He has retained all of the original components, which would allow the buyer to… more»
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9k Original Miles: 1993 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra
Even though they were built in limited numbers, we’ve seen a few examples of the 1993 Mustang SVT Cobra appear on our desks here at Barn Finds in recent times. This one looks like a bit of a gem,… more»
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454 V8! 1970 Chevrolet Corvette
The 1970 model year would be the first for the Chevy 454 big-block V8, replacing the 427. The LS5, producing 390 hp, would find its way into a quarter of all the Corvettes built that year, including the one… more»
