I was still in high school in 1978 and the furthest thing from my mind would have been a 1978 Toyota Corolla wagon like this car for sale here on eBay. Actually, high school itself probably would have been… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Uncovered Time Capsule: 1967 Volvo P1800S
Almost every classic car enthusiast wishes they had the superpower to find out what hides out in garages and under car covers. Though I say this in jest, we at Barn Finds often come across vehicles that spent a… more»
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BF Classified: 1971 Dodge Challenger With 20k Miles!
Admittedly, cars like a Dodge Challenger R/T grab a lot more press than their more pedestrian versions. And that’s true with any situation where there is a muscle car and, how shall we say it? a less muscular version… more»
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Unrestored Wagon: 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300TD
Does anybody remember that TV commercial from 10 or so years ago where at the beginning the actor says: “Opulence, I has it.” It’s probably more fitting when this car was new in 1979 than today, but that’s the… more»
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Stored 16 Years: 1987 Chrysler Conquest TSI
In the 1970s, Chrysler Corp. and Mitsubishi of Japan forged a partnership that would result in a number of Mitsubishi-made cars being sold by Chrysler in the U.S. for many years. One such car was the 1980s Conquest, which… more»
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Time Capsule? 1978 Chrysler Newport With 2,700 Miles!
For more than 20 years, the Newport served as the entry level model in the Chrysler line-up. It competed with the likes of the Buick LaSabre and the Oldsmobile 88. The big Chryslers of the 1970s still had land… more»
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Factory A/C Equipped? 1971 Porsche 911T
A Porsche 911 normally wouldn’t find its way onto Barn Finds unless it was, truly, a barn find. And the condition of one as nice as this 1971 example would probably exempt it too. What sets this Porsche apart… more»
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Rust Free Original: 1933 Ford 5 Window Coupe
It is almost impossible to find a clean, straight, original 32-34 Ford Coupe. The first thing you notice on this car is, of course, the wheels but other than those I think this car is extremely original. This ’33… more»
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Amazing Restoration: 1971 Ford Falcon GTHO Phase III
When Australia came to the muscle car party, it did so with some impressive vehicles. The Big Three (Ford, Holden, and Chrysler) could see enormous value in the “win on Sunday, sell on Monday” philosophy. With this in mind,… more»
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Original Survivor: 1966 Chevrolet Corvette
Until recently, this 1966 Corvette had spent 32-years in storage. It has now been revived, and the current owner is using the vehicle for weekend outings. It isn’t perfect, but it is an original survivor. There is no doubt… more»
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Sweet Survivor: 1939 Packard Six Business Coupe
Packard was always known for building quality, high-end cars. However, the U.S. economy was still in trouble in the 1930s as the country was working to emerge from the Great Depression. To stay afloat, Packard needed to build a… more»
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Superb Survivor! 1989 Ford LTD Crown Victoria
Automobile model names mean different things to different people. When I hear “Crown Victoria” I’m right on law enforcement – and no, I don’t have an “unusual” relationship with the police, it’s just the first association that I conjure…. more»
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Original 454: 1973 Chevrolet Corvette
This 1973 Chevrolet Corvette promises to be an entertaining classic to own and drive once restored. Not only could it be a striking looking car, but the original big-block under the hood is freshly rebuilt. It is looking tired,… more»
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Big Block Project: 1967 Ford Fairlane 500XL
While not a GTA, this 1967 Ford Fairlane 500XL has a 390 cubic-inch big block and it looks like a great project car. And, you caught the “A” part of GTA so you know that this one has an… more»
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Shortbed Powerstroke Survivor: 1997 Ford F-250
This 1997 Ford F-250 may have over 170,000 miles, but that’s not all that significant on a truck of this vintage powered by the 7.3L Powerstroke diesel mill. The cosmetic condition is impressive for a truck of this era… more»
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Sport Luxury: 1990 Mercedes-Benz 560 SEC
When a classic car undergoes a color change, sometimes the results can be less than impressive. That is hardly the case with this 1990 Mercedes-Benz 560 SEC because the transformation couldn’t be more dramatic. When you combine the color… more»
