When the subject of early ’30s American cars arises, Ford has a tendency to suck all of the air out of the room. Immensely popular, and endowed with a V8 engine, Ford was an automotive force with which to… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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47k Original Miles: 1976 Oldsmobile 98
I keep asking myself, “Why do you like this so much?” I continually answer that question with another question: “Why wouldn’t you like this?” For those of you who can answer that second question, please speak up in the… more»
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3,714 Mile IROC: 1986 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
This 1986 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 IROC-Z is an incredible time-warp survivor, with under 4,000 original miles on the clock and wearing all of its original duds, from factory paint to rash-free wheels. These fully loaded Camaros have been appreciating… more»
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11K Mile Berlinetta: 1983 Chevrolet Camaro
This 1983 Chevrolet Camaro is a claimed 11,600 mile example sporting the classy Berlinetta package and equipped with some rare options for a third-generation model. The body, interior, and undersides are all in showroom condition, and this spotless Berlinetta… more»
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Quirky Classic: 1972 Bond Bug
Regular readers will be aware that not only am I passionate about classic cars, but that the quirky ones will always hold a special place in my heart. That word is not a bad one to use when describing… more»
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Sitting 30 Years: 1985 Honda ATC 70
As if there weren’t already enough threats to our personal safety, our sanity, and pretty much everything else this year, we give you this 1985 Honda ATC70! I mean, what could go wrong with owning one of these things?… more»
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Classified Find: 1963 Willys Jeep CJ-5
This 1963 Willys CJ-5 is a tidy survivor that is a practical off-roader. Unlike the modern creampuffs that you will find in today’s showrooms, this is a vehicle that won’t cause its owner too much grief if a bit… more»
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Riviera Blue Beauty: 1961 Studebaker Hawk
The Studebaker Hawk dates back to 1956, thanks to famed designer Raymond Loewy. Because Studebaker-Packard’s pockets weren’t deep, the car stayed largely the same into the 1960s, with its crowning glory being the 1962-64 Gran Turismo. At least in… more»
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Rebuilt Engine! 1969 Volvo 145S Wagon
We cover a lot of station wagons on Barn Finds but they are mostly of the Chevrolet or Ford persuasion. Today though, it’s a 1969 Volvo 145S, a car known for its longevity and design safety. This 258K mile… more»
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Driver’s Ed Car: 1954 Plymouth Belvedere
Back in high school, did you take driver’s education classes prior to getting your regular permit? I took it over the summer of 1970 before starting 10th grade and, having my learner’s permit, it was a blast. But those… more»
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Charity Drive: 1978 Lincoln Continental Town Sedan
We see a few classic cars that have been donated to various charities by generous owners, and this 1978 Lincoln Continental Town Sedan is a perfect example. The owner purchased the vehicle when it was 2-years-old, and has recently… more»
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One Owner: 1978 Ferrari 308 GTS
For those of us who can clearly remember the 1980s, one of the most iconic cars to grace our tv screens regularly was the red Ferrari 308 GTS driven by Tom Selleck in the series Magnum, P.I. I can’t… more»
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First Left Coast Build? 1968 Dodge Super Bee
The Super Bee was introduced by Dodge in 1968 as the corporate cousin to the Plymouth Road Runner. Over the car’s four-year run, the Super Bee would not enjoy quite the sales success of the Road Runner, perhaps because… more»
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143 Mile 1975 Honda CB125S
This 1975 Honda CB125S is like new for a very good reason, it has just 143.5 miles on it and has been stored for most of its life. The seller has it listed here on eBay in East Alton,… more»
Not Stock: 1993 Ford Mustang Cobra
Collector cars in slightly less than showroom condition seem like the best value going, as you’re still buying a vehicle with a reasonable shot at appreciating while not having to fork over mountains of cash for a time-capsule example… more»
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Barn-Stored For 28 Years: 1973 Triumph GT6 Mk III
In 1989, the person who owned this 1973 Triumph GT6 Mk III parked it in the upstairs section of a wooden barn. It sat largely forgotten and surrounded by furniture and bric-a-brac until it was unearthed in 2017. Remarkably,… more»
