When a buyer goes searching for a classic on which to spend their hard-earned cash, there are many factors to consider. I find a long ownership history to be a strong selling point, and that is one of many… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Turbo Bird: 1976 Pontiac Trans Am Turbo
The 1976 Pontiac Trans Am became a triumph of style over substance. While it was an attractive looking car that could command its share of attention, it found itself crippled by tightening emission regulations. Hmm, how to extract some… more»
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Sharp Cutlass: 1962 Oldsmobile F-85 Cutlass
It’s Oldsmobile F-85 Cutlass month here at Barn Finds! I’m kidding, but we recently saw a “patina”-heavy example, and here is another 1962 Oldsmobile F-85 Cutlass that appears to need some help in the paint department. The seller has… more»
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Daily Driver Ready: 1961 Volkswagen Beetle
Sometimes it can be pretty easy to determine that somebody really loves their classic car. One of the giveaways is when they decide to give it a name. That indicates that they have developed an emotional attachment that goes… more»
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Clean Carrera Coupe: 1985 Porsche 911
When it comes to air-cooled 911s, you can sometimes feel like you’ve seen it all. After a certain point, it’s hard to get excited about a make and model you’ve seen over and over again, especially on classifieds and… more»
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1 of 175: 1970 Chevrolet Nova Yenko Deuce
Don Yenko was an American race car driver turned dealer who become known for creating high-performance automobiles. He first had success with the Yenko Corvair and then Camaro, so he set his sights on the Chevy Nova, creating the… more»
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Last Year Made: 1975 Oldsmobile Delta 88
Except for the ‘76 Cadillac Eldorado, 1975 was the last year for convertibles at General Motors. Well, at least for a while (they would make a comeback in the 1980s). Oldsmobile built its last Delta 88 ragtops in 1975,… more»
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Estate Find: 1985 Subaru GL Turbo 4×4 Wagon
This 1985 Subaru GL Turbo 4×4 wagon was a one-owner car since it was sold new in California 35 years ago. The owner, who was 92 years old, recently passed away and the seller got it from the estate…. more»
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27k Original Miles! 1968 Chevrolet Camaro SS 396
If cars could talk, this 1968 Camaro RS/SS 396 would have quite a tale to tell. It has had a brush with the law, spent time in an impound, and managed to find the time to have both a… more»
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Original 454: 1971 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
This 1971 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible has a lot to offer its next owner. It presents extremely well, and the engine bay houses its original big-block V8. The buyer will need to add the finishing touches, but the parts for… more»
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1962 Dodge Power Wagon With 9,481 Genuine Miles!
It isn’t unusual to see a classic car from the early 1960s that is a clean and tidy original survivor. Finding a classic truck in that state is a far rarer treat, but that’s what this 1962 Dodge Power… more»
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Original D-Code: 1964.5 Ford Mustang
For any classic car, a life spent in a drier climate can provide both positives and negatives. That is the case with this 1964½ Mustang, which still wears its original black plates. The paint and interior trim show the… more»
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Matching Numbers: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS 396
There’s nothing quite like finding a genuine 1st Generation Camaro SS 396 that retains all of its original drivetrain. It gets even better when it not only has a known ownership history but comes loaded with a heap of… more»
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Fully Loaded! 1971 B&Z Electra King
This 1971 B&Z Electra King EV is almost like a Dr. Dolittle Pushmi-Pullyu (push me pull you), if anyone remembers Dr. Doolittle. Hello? Is this thing on? It’s hard to tell which end is the front and which end… more»
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1935 Mercedes-Benz Roadster Replica
Owning a pre-war Mercedes-Benz Roadster can be a wonderful experience…right up to the moment that it suffers a mechanical issue. It’s at that moment when an owner will start looking at a second mortgage on the family home. Or… more»
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312 V8 Survivor: 1955 Ford Ranch Wagon
When Ford redesigned its cars for 1952, they retired their wood-bodied station wagons, making way for the company’s first all-steel-bodied family trucksters. At first, the Ranch Wagon was based on Ford’s entry-level Mainline cars, while more upscale wagons were… more»
