The lure of the open road has been a part of the human psyche since Grog and Zronk put a couple of stone wheels together, grabbed their clubs, and headed across the prehistoric landscape in search of a Starbucks…. more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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9K Miles! No Reserve 1999 Plymouth Prowler
Editor’s Note – This Prowler is down to the final hours of the auction! There was some discussion in the comments about engine swaps for this car, so we thought we would link to the Hellephant crate engine that… more»
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One Owner Survivor: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro
This 1968 Camaro might not be a fire-breathing, big-block equipped classic. However, for serious enthusiasts, it still has to tick a lot of the right boxes. This is a one-owner classic that is completely original, unmolested, and rust-free. It… more»
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27k Original Miles: 1977 Datsun 280Z
While it was initially introduced into the American market to compete head-to-head with the MGB-GT, the original Datsun Z-Car range drew more comparisons with the original Jaguar E-Type. It is easy to see why, because it shared many of… more»
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24k Original Miles: 1992 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1
Low-mileage Chevrolet Corvettes are not uncommon. However, regardless of the odometer reading, the 1992 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1 is uncommon. This Corvette was sent to us by a Barn Finds reader who found it here on eBay in Charlotte, North… more»
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Golden Eagle Survivor: 1979 Jeep J10 Pickup
Suppose you like the new Jeep Gladiator but are put out by the $33+K base price. Why not go old school and find an original? After all, the Jeep J series pickup was originally called a Gladiator until that… more»
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Garage Kept: 1971 AMC Gremlin
AMC made almost 700,000 Gremlins and a lot of them seem to be showing up here on Barn Finds lately, which is a good thing in my world. They’re always interesting, even project cars. This original California car, a… more»
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Black Plate Survivor: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette
There has long been debate as to whether a car can constitute a work of art. If any vehicle can be a contender, then the 1968 C3 Corvette Convertible has to go close. These are a car that presents… more»
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Nice Patina: 1978 Pontiac Firebird Formula
Located in Las Vegas, Nevada, this 1978 Pontiac Firebird Formula is listed for sale here on eBay with 3 days remaining in the bidding. The current bid is $3,550. The car still runs and drives and its condition is… more»
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Original D-Code: 1957 Ford Thunderbird
So often here at Barn Finds, ’57 Thunderbird project cars will appear on our desks, and they are afflicted with severe rust issues. That is not the case with this survivor, because it is as clean as you are… more»
Turbo Survivor: 1987 Toyota 4Runner SR5
There is nothing quite like getting away from the rat race and pitching a tent in the untamed wilderness. There is also nothing wrong with finding your way to those locations in a degree of luxury and comfort. That… more»
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27K Mile Survivor: 1985 Chevrolet Caprice
This 1985 Chevrolet Caprice is a bit of a mystery wrapped in an enigma, as they say (who says that?!). Is it loaded or not loaded? And I don’t mean loaded like Otis loaded, I mean like options loaded…. more»
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Nicest One Left? 39k Mile 1980 Datsun 210
As with most Japanese carmakers, Nissan’s naming system in the 1970s and 80s was more than a little confusing. It makes even those of us who consider ourselves fans and aficionados of vintage Japanese vehicles scratch our heads a… more»
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Vintage Race Car: 1968 Plymouth Road Runner
“Unfinished Business.” Never was a name more appropriate than it is for this long-retired drag car. When its racing days ended in the 1980s, the 1968 Plymouth Road Runner was placed into storage. It has only recently seen the… more»
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Rare 2+2: 1972 Lotus Elan 130 +2
This 1972 Lotus Elan is a rare +2 example that has rear seats, a longer wheelbase, and in this instance, the “Big Valve” engine which was another optional upgrade. Though many enthusiasts tend to throw shade at cars with… more»
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1-of-12: 1934 Sayers & Scovill Hearse
It isn’t often that you get the opportunity to describe a hearse as being flamboyant, but that is definitely the case with this 1934 Sayers & Scovill “Olympian” Hearse. After its active duty in the funeral industry had ended,… more»
