The original Mini Cooper S proved that a small front-wheel-drive car could possess competent handling and astonishing performance levels. Volkswagen chose to take this concept a step further when they introduced the Golf/Rabbit GTI. This was a car that… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Stored 30 Years: 1955 Studebaker Commander
This, my friends, is a grille. I like new vehicles but the lame trend of the angry, electric razor grille can end anytime as far as I’m concerned. Give me a 1955 Studebaker Commander any day, or a 1955… more»
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Rust-Free Survivor: 1976 Dodge Dart
The fourth and last generation Dodge Dart was made for a decade, ending with this 1976 Dodge Dart. Well, not this exact one but you know what I mean. The seller has this preserved beauty listed here on eBay… more»
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SVT Supercar: 2000 Ford Mustang Cobra R
With only 300 ever built, the 2000 Ford Mustang Cobra R is easily one of the rarest Mustangs offered to the public for sale. They rarely appear today, in any form, and command a strong following among Mustang enthusiasts… more»
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Mint Condition? 1983 Renault LeCar
We occasionally see repeat performances with classic cars here at Barn Finds, and that would appear to be the case with this 1983 Renault LeCar. Whether it is because a sale fell through or whether a new owner has… more»
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390 Equipped: 1970 Ford F-250 Ranger
When it comes to any classic vehicle, perfection isn’t always essential. Sometimes it is enough to drive a classic that is a proud and original survivor. That is what this 1970 Ford F-250 Ranger represents. It is a long… more»
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44K Mile Survivor: 1989 Pontiac Grand Prix
The Pontiac Grand Prix has one of those iconic car names that sometimes feels a bit ironic when slapped on to a mid-size coupe or sedan with fairly humble underpinnings. Grand Prix is a great car name, no doubt… more»
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Glass Galore: 1977 Oldsmobile Toronado XS
If you’re like me and into something a little less conventional, perhaps the XS option package on the late 2nd-generation Toronados fits the bill. I found this 1977 Oldsmobile Toronado XS here on Craigslist in Madison, Wisconsin. The seller… more»
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Coupe Survivor! 1980 Oldsmobile 98 Regency
Normally, an Oldsmobile 98 find wouldn’t be that surprising. When one is discovered that is 40 years old with only 45K miles, and a two-door coupe to boot, well, that’s noteworthy. While hardly a performance maven like a more… more»
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25th Anniversary: 1978 Chevrolet Corvette
1978 was the year that Chevy celebrated the 25th anniversary of their all-American sports car, the Corvette. While all Corvettes that year came with 25th anniversary badging, they were not all 25th Anniversary Special Editions. So as to not… more»
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1 of 50: 1971 Dodge Challenger Indy 500
Since 1911, every Indianapolis 500 has used one or more pace cars for the event. In 1971, the new Dodge Challenger was chosen for that honor. 50 “festival” replicas were made for use in and around the event, but… more»
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1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale With 455 V8!
Now, this is a cool daily driver! The seller of this 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale two-door Holiday hardtop says that they have used it as their daily driver and it doesn’t get much better than that in my… more»
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273 V8 Survivor: 1967 Plymouth Barracuda
While most folks credit Ford’s Mustang for being first on the pony car scene, Plymouth’s Barracuda got there first in 1964 – by 17 days! The car got its first restyle in 1967 and would continue its lineage to… more»
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Classified Find: 1994 Mercedes-Benz 500 SL Roadster
I know that it’s winter, and I know that it probably isn’t the best time of year to consider buying a classic convertible. However, is there anything wrong with being prepared? Winter will eventually end, and once the warm… more»
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Driveway Find: 1972 AMC Javelin SST
Super Sports Touring – in case you were wondering what the letters SST mean on this 1972 AMC Javelin. Oh yeah, American Motors Corporation – in case you were wondering what AMC stands for. Ok, enough of that. This… more»
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Worth The Price? 1959 Chevrolet Impala Sport Coupe
An original and unrestored classic car in immaculate condition will almost always command a premium price when offered for sale. The big question becomes just how high that price can go before it becomes unrealistic. That is the question… more»
