As long-time readers of Barn Finds know, I have a very soft spot for IH Travelalls. A little more unusual than the more common Suburbans and larger than the comparable vintage Fords and Mopars, the Travelall offers unique styling… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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One Family Owned: 1964 Pontiac LeMans Convertible
Regular Barn Finds readers will be aware that I place considerable importance on long-term ownership with classic cars. While there will be exceptions to every rule, most people who have owned the same car for decades will have treated… more»
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Original Paint: 1980 Jeep CJ-5 Renegade Survivor
The popularity of the Jeep can be traced back to its military roots when surplus vehicles leftover from various wars were snapped up and used by whoever could claim them. People quickly realized that its lightweight, small size, high… more»
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Well-Optioned 1964 Chevrolet Corvette 327/4-Speed
It seems that the original owner of this 1964 Corvette Coupe was seeking a car that perfectly combined creature comforts with excellent performance. He achieved this goal, and 57-years later, it is still a car guaranteed to turn heads… more»
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Original 350/3-Speed: 1968 Pontiac Firebird
It was a stereotypical way of describing classic cars for years, and it has passed into folk law. We’ve all seen the jokes about cars described as: “One owner, little old lady. Only driven to church on Sundays.” It… more»
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No Reserve 1993 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra
With the popularity of Fox-Body Mustangs continuing to grow, clean examples will always grab their share of attention when they are listed for sale. The interest ramps up a notch or two when the car in question is offered… more»
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Supercharged V8: 1957 Studebaker Golden Hawk
For many years, the Studebaker Golden Hawk was a largely forgotten classic. However, it features many of the attributes that should mark it as a long-term future collectible. Consider the fact that this one was built in limited numbers,… more»
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428 Cobra Jet: 1969 Mercury Cougar XR7
The owner of this 1969 Mercury Cougar XR7 describes the car as a Mustang in a tuxedo. That seems to be a fair assessment because it offers all of the performance and presence of a classic pony car wrapped… more»
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Rare Police Interceptor V8! 1958 Ford Country Squire
The Country Squire was Ford’s top-of-the-line station wagon for more than 40 years (1950-91). At first, it was a true “Woodie” but as that niche was dying off, it quickly became an all-steel-bodied wagon with exterior woodgrain trim instead…. more»
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Last 50 Built: 1979 Porsche 911 Turbo
The Porsche 930 needs no introduction, but this one is extra special for being one of the last 50 built and because it was the only one not painted in Silver, like the other 49. The owner requested a… more»
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Well Cared For 1963 Chevrolet Impala Survivor
This Chevy has the looks of a pride-and-joy car, one that was well-maintained and taken out occasionally. We’re told this ’64 model Impala has been living the climate-controlled life for the past 24 years, with the occasional jaunt to… more»
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65k Survivor: 1979 Ford F-150 Ranger Lariat Supercab
1979 was the final year of the 6th-generation F-series trucks, and this is an especially clean, well-kept example of the top-of-the-line Ranger Lariat. A one-owner truck until just a couple of years ago, this original Ford with 65k original… more»
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One-Owner Survivor: 1967 Chrysler New Yorker Hardtop
There is still gold to be found in California, folks. And it comes in the stylish shape of this 1967 Chrysler New Yorker Two-Door Hardtop. This one-owner Chrysler was bought new in Los Angeles and has called the Golden… more»
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265 Power Pack V8: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad
The 1955-57 Chevrolets, later dubbed the “Tri-Fives”, were hugely successful cars, selling more than 4.5 million units. All were big movers except for the new “sport wagon” called the Nomad. Part of the Bel Air series, the Nomad was… more»
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Show Quality: 1958 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL
Aside from perhaps a Gullwing, the Mercedes-Benz 190 SL is one of the most desirable cars the company has ever built. The 2-door luxury roadster was manufactured between 1955-63 and saw total production of just shy of 26,000 units…. more»
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Evel Knievel Wagon! 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood
At first glance, this 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood station wagon looks like something from Elvis Presley’s collection. Yet it was owned by that guy who used to jump things like large canyons, Evel Knievel. The wagon was no doubt custom-built… more»
