Occasionally a classic car will appear on our desks here at Barn Finds, and we struggle to decide what its strongest attribute is. That is the case with this 1957 Bel Air. This 1950s icon not only wears most… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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348 Tri-Power: 1960 Chevrolet Impala Sport Coupe
I have never had an issue with someone joining the classic car fraternity by purchasing a car that has been lovingly restored. Tackling a project is not for the faint-hearted, and it takes a big person to admit that… more»
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No Reserve: 1976 Ford F250 4×4 High Boy
The owner of this 1976 Ford F250 treated it to a refurbishment back in 2005. Since then, this classic has only accrued 9,000 miles, and it still presents exceptionally nicely. He has decided that the time has come to… more»
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35k Miles Survivor! 1975 Chevrolet El Camino
The El Camino was a mid-size gentleman’s pickup based on the Chevelle from 1964-87. When that intermediate got redesigned in 1973, taking on a Colonnade look, so did the El Camino although the styling was less obvious as a… more»
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Oddball Find: 1978 Buick/Opel
Most of us remember that German-made Opel cars were sold by Buick dealerships. It may not be widely known that due to a variety of factors, General Motors rebadged an Isuzu to take over that role if that makes… more»
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Garage Find 1964 Chevy II Nova
In 1960, Ford had the Falcon and Chevy the Corvair, but the latter was hardly conventional compared to the Blue Oval product. By 1962 Chevrolet was looking for a “regular” compact to compete and the Chevy II was born…. more»
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Sporty Survivor: 1969 Datsun 2000 Roadster
The Datsun Sports/Fairlady was a series of sports cars produced by Nissan in the 1960s. When they were imported to the U.S., they were known the 1500, 1600 and finally 2000 in recognition of the car’s engine displacement. The… more»
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Original Paint: 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 Convertible
Chevrolet built a sizeable supply of SS 396 Chevelle’s for 1967, including some 3,307 convertibles. Most of them were equipped with the 350-horse version of the big-block motor (15% had the 375-hp engine). The SS 396 had been promoted… more»
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Well Optioned: 1976 Ford Bronco 302
The original owner of this 1976 Ford Bronco decided to equip the vehicle with a tasty selection of factory and dealer options. These would have made this a comfortable vehicle when it was new, and with the values of… more»
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31k Miles: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am 10th Anniversary
With the clock beginning to wind down on the 2nd Generation Pontiac Firebird, the 1979 model year marked the 10th Anniversary of the Trans Am derivative. That marked the perfect time for the company to produce something special, and… more»
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350/4-Speed: 1971 Chevrolet Corvette
I have probably developed a bit of a reputation here at Barn Finds for preferring my classic cars to be original and unmolested. The truth is that I am partial to a good custom build as long as a… more»
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39k Mile Survivor: 1987 Chevrolet 1500 4WD
Sometimes it is amazing what pops up on eBay. Here is a 1987 Chevrolet 4WD short wheelbase step side pickup that is located in the dry climate of Glendale, Arizona, just outside of Phoenix. The truck is black with… more»
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Ski Lodge Snow Machine: Poncin Mini-Bus VP 800
We get fairly used to seeing long-forgotten vehicles of every kind hidden away in barns, forgotten garages – even the occasional cow pasture. But finds like this one on a remote mountain in Norway remind us that barn finds… more»
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James Bronze: 1983 Lotus Esprit Turbo
It’s not often that I feel compelled to see just how bad the interest rates are on getting a loan for a hobby car are, but this 1983 Lotus Esprit Turbo almost compels me to do so. Wearing awesome… more»
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Luxury Muscle: 1969 Mercury Marauder X-100
Big, beautiful, powerful, muscular, fast, smooth, mysterious, and quiet. No, I’m not describing myself for once (crickets), I’m talking about this drop-dead gorgeous 1969 Mercury Marauder X-100. The seller has this muscular luxobeast posted here on craigslist in Long… more»
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Affordable Racer: 1977 Chevrolet Corvette Drag Car
By 1977, the C3 Corvette was feeling the pinch. If a buyer strolled into their local showroom, the best that they could hope for was to drive away in a Corvette with 210hp at their disposal. This Corvette has… more»
