There’s something to be said for the simple, no-frills workhorses that helped America get back on its feet after WWII. An engine, four wheels, crank windows and a heater – what more did we really NEED in those days?… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Cheap SS? 1984 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS
The Monte Carlo is one of the most tenured nameplates in the Chevy lineup, having first appeared for 1970. For its entire production life, the car was Chevrolet’s version of the Pontiac Grand Prix in their brochures. This 1984… more»
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Low Mile: 1981 Fiat 124 Spider Turbo
I didn’t even know that Fiat produced a turbo 124 Spider! But apparently 700 of these models were built for the US market. Located in Flanders, New Jersey, this convertible sports car is listed here on eBay and is… more»
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1993 Chevrolet S-10 V6 With Only 8,800 Miles!
Though Chevrolet only produced two generations of its S-10 compact pickup truck, each generation spent a decade in production, and it always felt like there was an abundance of these trucks on the road. Of course, like most compact… more»
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Boat Tail Beauty: 1971 Buick Riviera 455
Buick Rivieras are no stranger to Barn Finds, various examples, in a myriad of conditions, spanning different generations have been covered in the past. But the Gen-3 Riviera, known colloquially as the “boat tail”, always garners appreciation – they… more»
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Unrestored Survivor: 1967 Impala SS 396
Rocco sent this sweet 1967 Impala SS 396 survivor to our attention. It is red with a black interior and 4 speed. The car is for sale for $32,000 here on Craigslist in Kansas City. The seller is parting… more»
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Oval Window Survivor: 1957 Volkswagen Beetle
Oval window Volkswagen Beetles are always in demand, and are rare enough that you can’t be too choosy when trying to sniff one out. So it’s hard to believe that a survivor like this 55K mile example still exists,… more»
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Restore Or Restomod? 1937 Plymouth PT50
This 1937 Plymouth PT50 pickup looks almost like it’s been modified already, it just has that look. There isn’t much doubt in my mind that it’ll end up as a rat rod or restomod, but I hope that the… more»
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T-Platform Survivor: 1986 Pontiac T1000
Do you remember the Chevette, the little econo-box that Chevy sold in the ‘70s and ‘80s? They were popular enough to have a 12-year run from 1976-87. Pontiac needed a new sub-compact after the Sunbird stopped production and cloned… more»
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Clean Driver: 1972 Ford Gran Torino
Its fanfare is well-deserved, because it is a sharp looking car, but the SportsRoof wasn’t the only 2-door Gran Torino available in 1972. There was also a 2-door hardtop, like this one sent in by a Barn Finds reader… more»
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36K Mile Survivor! 1964 Dodge Polara
Get a load of this Dodge Polara, suddenly it’s 1964! This 36K mile, according to the seller, one family-owned car is in magnificent condition and looks much like it did when it rolled out of the Dodge assembly plant… more»
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No Reserve: 1979 Ford F-250 Crew Cab 4×4
I’ve been curious if the sellers of the sixth-generation F-Series crew cabs are artificially inflating their prices or if the trucks are actually commanding the, what seem to be, high prices. The market will speak as this 1979 Ford… more»
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5 Speed V6: 1987 Pontiac Fiero GT
Only built between 1984 and 1988, the Pontiac Fiero was a unique and special car that many of us dreamed about in high school. This 48,291 mile example is located in Mt. Auburn, Illinois and is being sold here… more»
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Spotless Sharknose: 1938 Graham Model 97
From a styling perspective, the elegant 1938 Graham Model 97 was ahead of its time. These are a distinctive looking vehicle that, sadly, failed to sell in significant numbers. This particular car appears to be a tidy and original… more»
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31k Miles: 1969 Chevrolet Nova
More often than not, when a third-generation Nova (1968-74) comes up for sale, it’s either an SS original or tribute with a 350 or 396. So, it’s refreshing when a more basic Nova comes along, including four-door sedans. Chevy… more»
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Mustangs Forever Exhibit Car: 1974 Ford Mustang II
The 1974 Ford Mustang II is an icon of sorts, and perhaps not in the best light. But that didn’t stop the likes of the Petersen Automotive Museum from including one in its exhibit, “Mustangs Forever: 50 Years of… more»
