The fourth generation of the Chevy Nova would run from 1975-79, but 1976 would be the last year that you could get a Nova Super Sport. They weren’t the fire-breathing muscle cars like the 1969 Nova SS396, largely now… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Nicest One Around? 1972 Saab 96
In 1960, Saab Automobile AB began making the Saab 96 and – by the time the last one rolled off the assembly line 1980 – more than one-half million copies were cranked out. They weren’t commonplace in the U.S…. more»
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36K Mile: 1980 Pontiac Trans Am Indy Pace Car
Located in Wichita, Kansas, this unrestored 1980 Pontiac Turbo Trans Am Indianapolis 500 Pace Car Replica has traveled only 36,000 miles since new. Based on the pictures in the ad, the car looks like it has even less miles… more»
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Blast From The Past: 1956 Chevrolet Drag Car
When I first spied this ’56 Chevy hardtop, I thought I was transported back in time and was viewing a photo spread from a 1960’s edition of Hot Rod Magazine. And there is a good reason for that as… more»
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1LE 5-Speed: 1989 Chevrolet Camaro
The 1LE package Chevrolet Camaro continues to pop up with surprising frequency after seemingly for years being impossible to find. Perhaps the ongoing appreciation for iconic 1980s performance cars is causing sellers to sense an opportunity to cash in,… more»
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No Reserve Survivor: 1991 Toyota MR2
This 1991 Toyota MR2 is a stock second-generation model with the naturally aspirated powerplant. These four-cylinder sports models are certainly on the rise price-wise, but they remain attainable even in clean condition like this one. The turbocharged model may… more»
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Tuned Trans Am: 1978 Pontiac Macho T/A
If we haven’t experienced it ourselves, we’ve all probably heard stories about people who decide to buy themselves a new car. They sit in the dealership agonizing over the options list, trying to decide what they really want. It… more»
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Unlikely Survivor: 45k Mile 1985 Ford Tempo GL
For a car to make the cut here at Barn Finds, it needs to be interesting, rare, iconic, or preferably, all of the above. With more than 300,000 examples rolling off the production line in 1985 alone, the Ford… more»
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Original Paint: 44k Mile 1949 Packard Deluxe Eight
Stately. That was a word used to describe cars like this 1949 Packard Deluxe Eight. I can’t think of any car made today that you could call stately. This largely original Packard has only 44,000 miles on it and… more»
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No Reserve 1970 Buick GS 455 4-Speed
If a classic car with power to burn is on your radar, then maybe this 1970 Buick GS 455 is the car for you. It is a tidy survivor that has no urgent needs. The buyer could choose to… more»
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Real 421/4-Speed: 1966 Pontiac Grand Prix
Hiding away in this garage is a potent classic that is in search of a new home. It is a 1966 Pontiac Grand Prix, and its drivetrain combination makes it one of the rarest examples to roll off the… more»
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Rare Oddball: 1950 Crosley Farm-O-Road
With SUVs making up about half of US vehicle sales in 2019 and a lot of them being gigantic seven-seat models, it’s fun to see a simple and tiny ancestor to those ubiquitous hulking luxury barges in this 1950… more»
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1980 Chevrolet “Big 10” Short Bed
One type of vehicle that will almost certainly never fall off the classic radar is the pickup. They come in a variety of shapes and sizes, but bidding always tends to be fiercely contested when good ones come onto… more»
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Crazy Color Combo: 1971 Chevrolet Corvette
This 1971 Corvette Convertible is something a little bit different. Its paint and trim combination isn’t unprecedented. However, it is not one that you see that often. This is an original survivor, and it is set to go to… more»
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Unrestored Survivor: 30k Mile 1968 Ford Mustang
The seller of this 1968 Mustang Hardtop is its second owner. He states categorically that it is an original survivor and that it has never received any restoration work. He has decided that the time has come for it… more»
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Original Paint: 1971 Volkswagen Beetle
July 30th, 2003, was a significant date in automotive history that passed with very little fanfare. On that day, the last Type 1 VW Beetle rolled off the production line in Puebla, Mexico. This brought down the curtain for… more»
