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»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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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»
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Big Beautiful Wagon: 1973 Ford Country Squire
OK, back to cars! Specifically, station wagons. Last week it was Chevrolet, yesterday Dodge and today, a Ford. And not just any Ford, but a big, brown bruiser of a faux wood-grained, 1973 Country Squire with a claimed 57K… more»
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Rare Example: 1973 Citroën 3CV
It seems strange to tag a car that looks for all the world like a Citroën 2CV as “rare,” but in comparative terms, this little car is a rare example. In fact, it was built in Argentina, and examples… more»
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Muscle Machine: 1970 Chrysler 300 Hurst Edition
It is essential to be able to keep a secret. That is unless you are a car maker who is trying to market a Special Edition vehicle. That is when secrecy can lead to sales death. That is part… more»
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Cheap 1996 Buick Roadmaster Estate Wagon
When Buick set out to make the largest of large cars, they often called them Roadmasters. The nameplate was a Buick staple from 1936 to 1958 and again in 1991-96 when large rear-wheel-drive cars were on their way out…. more»
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4.0 Jeep Transplant: 1974 AMC Gremlin X
A restored Gremlin? I love the idea of someone pouring a ton of time and money into restoring a 1974 AMC Gremlin X, I really do. It’s not a Hemi Cuda or some other high-buck muscle car but this… more»
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Spotless Survivor: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
I’m going to stick my neck out here. This 1968 Corvette Convertible has to rate as one of the nicest original and unrestored C3 Corvettes that I have ever seen come across my desk here at Barn Finds. It… more»
