Elvis has left the building! And he’s headed for the Memphis Fairgrounds so he can take a few laps in this 1952 Dodgem bumper car, or so the story goes. While not a typical Barn Finds subject, it is… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Good Buy? Rust-Free 1986 Subaru BRAT
The words rust-free and Subaru BRAT usually don’t go together too often, but they do in this case. This 1986 Subaru BRAT looks like an absolutely fantastic example to snag and tinker with over the winter and have a… more»
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Shoebox Survivor: 1949 Ford Custom Sedan
This 1949 Ford Custom was is said to have been used for several years to pull a 1948 Main Line trailer into the California mountains. The car is purportedly a low-mileage survivor which still resides in the California town… more»
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Low-Mile Survivor: 1972 Ford Maverick Grabber
No one will ever mistake a 1972 Ford Maverick Grabber for a muscle car, but this is a model that successfully filled a gap in Ford’s product range. It sold in respectable numbers, but many of them have ended… more»
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Older Restoration: 1966 Pontiac GTO Convertible
Finding a classic car that is an older restoration is generally not a bad thing. It might not be an original survivor, but if the vehicle has held up well in the intervening years, it’s usually a sign that… more»
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No Reserve: 1964 Buick Riviera
We don’t see many 1st Generation Buick Rivieras here at Barn Finds, and those that do appear are usually in need of some major work. This 1964 model looks like it could be a good one. It presents well… more»
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Original S-Code: 1967 Ford Mustang GT Fastback
This 1967 Mustang GT Fastback underwent some restoration work in the 1980s. A mechanical malady saw it parked in a barn a decade ago, but it is now back out into the light of day. The buyer will have… more»
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No Reserve 1968 Plymouth Road Runner
Hidden away in this garage is a 1968 Plymouth Road Runner that I suspect might have a bit of a story behind it. The owner doesn’t say it outright, but there is evidence to suggest that it might have… more»
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Highway Patrol Survivor: 1989 Ford Mustang LX SSP
This 1989 Ford Mustang LX coupe is a genuine SSP model, used by the Texas Highway Patrol before entering civilian life. It is equipped with the preferred and somewhat rare manual transmission. Unlike most SSPs, this one has been… more»
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57K Mile Survivor: 1964 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Wagon
Original survivor station wagons will always be highly-sought. With this one, add in the fact that this is a Chevelle Malibu with a V8 under the hood, and it’s easy to see why the interest has been so intense…. more»
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Fresh 454: 1970 Chevrolet Corvette
This 1970 Chevrolet Corvette isn’t completely original, but it has the potential to be a great classic to own. Most of the “heavy lifting” has been completed on the car, and it just needs someone to finish off the… more»
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Unrestored Survivor: 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback
The baked paint should be a great clue because it indicates that this 1967 Mustang has spent its life in a dry climate. That is good news because that means that it has managed to remain rust-free. Making this… more»
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Rare Hot Hatch: 1984 Dodge Colt Turbo
This 1984 Dodge Colt is the elusive turbocharged version, an eighties hot hatch in the most perfect form. While many a Google search for such terminology will turn up GTIs, GLHs, and Escort GTs, the turbocharged Colt is seen… more»
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Family Project? 1930 Ford Model A
The growth in technology and social media has seen many families become isolated as each member becomes involved in their own little electronic world. That is a price that many are willing to pay for this information age, but… more»
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BF AUCTION: 9k Mile 1949 International KB2
This handsome 1949 International KB2 stake truck is a nicely preserved example with a long history of careful owners and a gentle lifestyle of moving hay bales before retiring to different collections. The seller notes that it needs some… more»
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Low Mileage Time Capsule: 1974 Dodge Dart
It seems as if certain cars were destined to be collectible and their owners/caretakers knew it long ago. This applies to classics from the depression era but muscle cars from the ’60s figure heavily in this category too. Others… more»
