While Australia and the USA shared a muscle car heritage dominated by V8s, the structure behind the two industries was driven by very different motivating factors. The American scene had some links to motorsport via NASCAR, Trans Am, and… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Fishbowl Fun! Pair of AMC Pacers
You can’t fault American Motors for trying different things to stay relevant. An example of this was the compact Pacer that was part of the AMC portfolio in the second half of the 1970s. With its bathtub-like styling, there… more»
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Original Hemi: 1968 Plymouth Road Runner
It seems that the late 1960s were the glory days of the American muscle car scene. Emission laws and safety concerns hadn’t had an impact, and manufacturers were engaged in a game of one-upmanship in a bid to secure… more»
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Original 396: 1966 Chevrolet Caprice
This 1966 Chevrolet Caprice is more than just a pretty face. It is not only equipped with some desirable optional extras, but it comes with a big block under the hood. This Chevrolet is a classic that anybody would… more»
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One Owner Survivor: 1966 Chevrolet Corvette
It is the stuff of dreams for classic car enthusiasts. Finding a beautifully restored vehicle is one thing, but finding an original one-owner survivor that is completely unmolested and in immaculate condition is a whole different matter. That is… more»
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V8-Equipped 3/4 Ton: 1963 Studebaker Champ
By the end of the 1950s, Studebaker’s E-Series pickups had not been updated in ten years. Being an independent manufacturer short on cash, Studebaker had to get creative in developing a refreshed pickup for 1960. Using the chassis and… more»
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28k Original Miles: 1978 Chevrolet Corvette Pace Car Edition
It seems that when examples of the 1978 Corvette Pace Car Edition land on our desks here at Barn Finds, they usually fall into two categories. We will often see the ones that the original owner has squirreled away… more»
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Subie Survivor! 1984 Subaru GL Wagon
Subarus have a well-earned reputation for reliability and long lives, and this 1984 GL wagon is no exception. Despite being 37 years old this hardy wagon is still ready for more–so much so that the seller has decided not… more»
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Rust-Free Driver: 1966 Ford Mustang GT Fastback
This 1966 Mustang GT Fastback is an older restoration that ticks that important box of being rust-free. It isn’t perfect, but it would suit an enthusiast searching for a driver that they can enjoy immediately. With the ongoing popularity… more»
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1956 Ford Thunderbird With 15k Original Miles!
One of the joys of writing for Barn Finds is having the privilege to review some truly amazing cars. Some of these classics can be beautifully restored vehicles that look as good today as they did the day that… more»
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Tow’d Edition! 1965 Meyers Manx
In the 1960s (and later), there were a lot of dune buggies out there, both manufactured and homemade. But if you were looking for the cream of the crop, it had to be the Meyers Manx, built by Bruce… more»
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390 Equipped Survivor: 1967 Ford Station Wagon
Ford has always been a big player in the full-size station wagon field, and 1967 was no exception. That was the third year of a platform that originated in 1965 and would use vertically stacked headlights for the last… more»
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American Classics Down Under!
During my years of writing for Barn Finds, I’ve had the privilege of reviewing some pretty amazing cars from across the globe that have found their way onto American shores. When I was considering this, I suddenly realized that… more»
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Small-Block Survivor: 1973 Plymouth Gold Duster
Wanting to give their customers a sporty compact car, the folks at Plymouth came up with the Duster, a 2-door fastback based on the Valiant. While it used the latter’s front clip, the car had all-new sheet metal from… more»
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283 Dual-Quad: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible
There are times when a classic car will appear on our desks here at Barn Finds, and words will not seem to be enough to convey just how stunning that vehicle is. This 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible is… more»
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UPDATE: 1990 Herb Adams V.S.E. JackRabbit Speedster!
UPDATE – We featured this 1990s Herb dams VSE Jackrabbit back in May of 2017, and it has appeared back on the market. It appears that little has changed with this classic over the past four years. It isn’t… more»
