When Ford was rolling out the new Escort to replace the aging Pinto, they concluded there was a market for a sporty-two seat version of the car and the EXP was born for 1982. It sold well the first… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Restored Barn Find: 1959 MGA Roadster
Until recently, this 1959 MG MGA Roadster had been sitting in this garage. This was a spot that it had occupied since 1985. It has been brought out into the light of day and has undergone a meticulous revival… more»
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Final Flathead: 1953 Ford F100 Shortbed
I guess that there has to be something to be said for being the last of a breed. Whether it is a good thing or not is open to debate. This 1953 Ford F100 Short Box is the last… more»
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Low Mile 5-Speed: 1992 Chevrolet Camaro RS
Finding a third-generation Camaro in decent shape is a challenge. There are plenty on the market but they are either pristine high dollar examples or cars that have been beaten on with a list of poorly executed modifications. Finding… more»
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Pure Luxury: 1959 Spartan Imperial Mansion
We have seen a few Spartan Travel Trailers come across our desks here at Barn Finds in recent times, but none have been quite like this one. It is a 1959 Spartan Imperial Mansion, and as you will see,… more»
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Stored 40 Years: 1972 Ford Pinto
I don’t know if I remember seeing so many Pintos being for sale twenty years ago as we have seen recently, or maybe I just wasn’t paying attention. This 1972 Ford Pinto has a few things going for it,… more»
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Wagons Ho! 1965 Chevrolet Impala
In 1965, the Chevy Impala, which had been redesigned, set an industry sales record that hasn’t been beaten since more than one million units sold in the U.S. Apparently more and more people were “seeing the USA in a… more»
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Nice Price Survivor! 1968 Mercury Monterey
Normally, I wouldn’t bat an eyeball at a Mercury Monterey but as soon as I glimpsed this example, I remembered an almost identical version that my father owned between 1968 and 1972. Other than the color, his was white,… more»
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One-Owner Beauty: 1976 Pontiac Firebird Esprit
The second generation of the Pontiac Firebird (1970-81) was highly successful, as General Motors sold nearly 1.2 million copies. Its popularity certainly got help from the entertainment industry, where the Firebird was prominently featured in Smokey & The Bandit… more»
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1,517-Mile 1970 Velocette Venom Clubman
It’s a Barn Finds British Bike Blowout here this weekend! Well, only two of them were highlighted so that’s not exactly a blowout, but it’s not every day that we see a 1970 Velocette Venom Clubman come up for… more»
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Original Wood: 1950 Ford Woody Station Wagon
Spotless station wagons are a “must-have” in the classic scene today. Therefore, finding one like this 1950 Ford Woody is quite a treat. What makes this vehicle truly impressive is the fact that all of its timber is original…. more»
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No Reserve: 1979 Triumph TR7 Convertible
During its production run, Triumph produced 28,864 examples of the TR7 Convertible. The vast majority of these cars found their way to the US, but they are now a relatively rare sight on our roads. Early examples of the… more»
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Easy Restoration? 1975 Chevrolet Vega Cosworth
The Vega was not one of the most exciting vehicles that Chevrolet ever produced. The company recognized some of its deficiencies, so it attempted to inject some excitement by releasing the Vega Cosworth. This version was built in strictly… more»
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British Rarity: 1963 Alvis TD21
OK, a show of hands if you’ve heard of an Alvis! I thought so…My hand’s down, I’ve never heard of one either so let’s take a look at this very sharp, 1963 Alvis TD21. It is located in Vancouver,… more»
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Euro-Spec 1982 Mercedes 300TD Turbo Wagon
Classic Station Wagons (or Estates as our friends in other lands call them) have recently gained a lot of popularity in the market, and this very nice ’82 300TD is up for sale here on eBay from Chester Springs,… more»
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Original 1955 Ford Courier National Ambulette
Old emergency vehicles are a bit of a niche market as far as classic vehicles go, but everyone can appreciate an old ambulance like this ’55 Ford Courier sedan-delivery that was coachbuilt by National back in the day. It… more»
