Cars from the muscle car era came with an entire panoply of names. Some were understated like anything that contained “GT” and some were thought-provoking such as GTO and, 442 – what do those really mean? SS396 was pretty… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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One Of A Kind: Prototype 1999 Shelby Series 1
If you love supercars and have a dream to own something truly special, this car is for you! It’s a real-deal prototype of the Shelby Series 1 and it’s coming up soon here on the Mecum auction block. What’s… more»
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Former Museum Car! 1932 Graham Model 57
The late 1920s and early 30s were the heydays for car companies. In fact, hundreds of car companies were created in an attempt to capitalize on the “horseless buggy” craze. Unfortunately, The Great Depression caused many of these companies… more»
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44k Mile: 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass
Located in Johnston, Rhode Island, this silver 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass Salon is listed for sale here on Ebay. The car is currently bid to $4,301 and has just 2 days left in the auction. The car is claimed to… more»
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Dealer Painted: 1981 DeLorean DMC-12
For some people, the standard brushed stainless steel finish of the DeLorean holds no great attraction. With this in mind, DMC is reputed to have decided to provide a more tailored appearance when some of the vehicles arrived in… more»
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Rare Demo Hood: 1954 Ford Crestline Skyliner
With only 13,144 examples sold during its single model year, the 1954 Ford Crestline Skyliner was already a relatively rare car. While the owner doesn’t mention the fact, it would appear that this particular vehicle is 1-of-107 that came… more»
BF Classified: 1983 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 Driver
I recently had a co-worker enlist my help in the search for a clean, original third-generation Chevrolet Camaro. It seemed like a simple enough task, but my research led me to find that many of the 1982-1992 Camaros had… more»
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Classic Daily Driver? 1970 Volvo 1800E
If there is such a thing as “sensibly” entering the collector car market, doing so with a Volvo 1800 may be the way to do it. This 1970 1800E example was sent in by a Barn Finds reader who… more»
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Clean Driver: 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe
One of the potential downsides of owning a pristine classic car is that there will always be an underlying fear that it could be chipped or damaged whenever it is taken out for a drive. That is where cars… more»
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Cheap Swinger? 1970 Dodge Dart For $2,800
Looking like a very nice project car, this 1970 Dodge Dart Swinger has a few issues related to the dreaded rust scourge that so many of us have dealt with our whole lives. It sure looks good in the… more»
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Barn Find Woody: 1949 Packard Station Sedan
In modern-day times, we have what seems to be a vast variety of materials that are used to build automobiles. Wood is a bit old fashioned and low tech when it comes to cars nowadays. Although, wood gives a… more»
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No Reserve: 1966 Dodge Charger 440
Sometimes a classic car will appear that leaves you struggling for words. This 1966 Dodge Charger is just such a car. Not only does it present beautifully, but it has the muscle to back those striking good looks. The… more»
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Factory Finished: 1983 Blakely Bernardi
Buying a kit car can be something of a lucky dip. Some of these vehicles are sadly lacking in the quality department, but the Blakely Bernardi was one of the better examples available on the market at the time…. more»
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Basic Transportation? 1971 AMC Javelin
Am I looking in the wrong places or do you agree that nearly all Javelins for sale are of the SST or AMX variety or at least have a V8? I don’t know where all of the base 6-cylinder… more»
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Spotless Survivor: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28
Writing for Barn Finds is a real privilege, and it is even more rewarding when a car like this 1967 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 appears on my desk. This Camaro is a car that is in jaw-dropping condition and is… more»
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Turn-Key Classic: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette 427
Hiding in this workshop is a 1968 Corvette that has only covered around 500 miles since it underwent a comprehensive restoration. It might not be completely original, but it is a classic that would hold its head high in… more»
