By 1971, the 1st Generation Mustang had grown in size. Even though it also increased in weight, it was still possible to order a Mustang that provided impressive performance levels. That is the case with this Mustang SportsRoof because… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Original 427: 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Don’t be fooled because a lot has changed since the owner snapped this shot of this 1966 Corvette Convertible. It has been treated to a full-blown restoration, and the result of this hard work is a classic car that… more»
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Upgraded Engine: 1970 Volvo 142S
If you’ve never driven a classic Volvo, then you’ve missed a bit of a rare treat. Below that slightly conservative sheet metal is a car that offers a rewarding driving experience. Cars like this 1970 Volvo 142S are still… more»
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Rare Spec: 1982 Porsche 924 Turbo
The Porsche 924 is one of those eminently cheap project cars that you never have to look too hard to find. It’s a great starter classic if you just want to get your feet wet in project car ownership,… more»
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350 V8 Survivor: 1970 Chevrolet Nova
The Nova began as the Chevy II in 1962 as Chevrolet’s more conventional entry in the compact market space (the other was the Corvair and conventional is not the word to describe it). By the end of the decade,… more»
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Al Unser Connection? 1971 Kawasaki MT1
Shaquille O’Neal is six inches taller than I am and over twice as heavy and I can’t see him riding this 1971 Kawasaki MT1, but I sure would. I subscribe to the theory that if you’re embarrassed about your… more»
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Shelby Throwback: 1976 Ford Mustang Cobra II
While the name had been a part of Ford heritage for several years, it didn’t become an established brand within the Mustang line-up until 1976. By then, the sub-compact Mustang II had been out a couple of years, so… more»
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1 Of 2? 1963 Behrens Roadster
Kit cars were all the rage in the 1960s and 1970s. Several prominent names often come to mind, like the Meyers Manx, Blakely Bantam, Bradley GT and McBurnie Ferrari 250 GTO. But the Behrens is not a name I… more»
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Awesome Porsche 356 Inspired Runge Racer
There are times when a classic car will appear on our desks here at Barn Finds, and it becomes difficult to know where to begin. That is the case with this Porsche 356-inspired racer that was created by Chris… more»
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Swedish Survivor: 1970 Volvo P1800S
The Volvo P1800 was a 2+2, touring car that was built by Volvo Cars between 1961-73. It was made famous on television as driven by Roger Moore in the spy-type show The Saint from 1962-69. As was common at… more»
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Spotless Survivor: 1978 Pontiac Macho T/A
Ah, 1978! Space Invaders appeared, the Susan B. Anthony Dollar was minted, a lasagna-loving cat called Garfield first showed his face, and crowds were flocking to the cinemas to see Grease and Saturday Night Fever. It was also an… more»
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Original Survivor: 1965 Triumph TR4A
The TR4A was an evolution of the TR4, a sports car built by Triumph Motor Co. in the UK. It had a short production life of just two years from 1965-67. While the TR4 was a popular car, it… more»
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396 V8! 1967 Chevrolet Caprice Station Wagon
Chevy brought out the Caprice in mid-1965 in response to Ford’s upscale new LTD. Just as the LTD had been based on the Galaxie 500, the Caprice was born from the popular Impala. The Caprice would become a series… more»
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Cheap 4X4: 1974 AMC Gremlin
If you find yourself with a lot of spare time on your hands, you’ll find a surprising number of 1970s AMC Gremlins online that have been converted from 2WD to 4WD. Which was before AMC got together with Jeep… more»
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390-Equipped: 1962 Ford Galaxie 500
If you walked into a Ford dealership in 1962 and ordered a Galaxie 500, it came with a 6-cylinder engine that provided adequate performance. If “adequate” didn’t cut the mustard, you could choose to hand over the cash to… more»
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No Reserve 454! 1984 Chevrolet C10 Silverado
We’ve seen a few very respectable classic pickups in recent times here at Barn Finds, but this 1984 Chevrolet C10 Silverado is an absolute peach. It presents beautifully for a vehicle of this age, it is loaded with luxury… more»
