Evil Patina sounds like a stage name for someone who has a few years behind them and they still jump motorcycles over things. And, it would be a good band name, now that I think of it. It also… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Perfection And 20K Miles: 1963 Rover 110
One look at this British classic and I’m ready for a smoking jacket, pipe and slippers! This low mileage, rare, left-hand drive 1963 Rover 110, also known as a P4, is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and is available, here… more»
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Salt Lake Transfer: 1949 Ford F-6
With ghosted lettering from a moving and/or storage and/or transfer company still somewhat visible, this 1949 Ford F-6 would be an interesting way to advertise your business. I don’t know if it would be too practical to actually use… more»
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2,947 Original Miles: 1989 Chevy Corvette
This 1989 Chevrolet Corvette convertible has led a sheltered existence since new. The seller notes that the current family owners purchased it in 1993 with the odometer showing 793 miles; today, it has just 2,947. This example will certainly… more»
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Tropic Yellow Survivor: 1988 Ford Mustang LX
This 1988 Ford Mustang LX coupe checks more than a few boxes in terms of being a desirable specimen of a Fox body. First, it’s an LX car with the 5.0L V8 paired to a five-speed manual transmission. Next,… more»
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“Essential Use” 1944 Indian Chief
During World War II, most U.S. manufacturing was geared toward the war effort and production for civilians was very limited. Some items were able to be siphoned off if they were considered “essential use.” Basically, if a law enforcement… more»
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Cool Cruiser: 1959 Chevrolet El Camino
The next owner of this 1959 Chevrolet El Camino has some decisions to make. The vehicle is very original and is rust-free. It runs and drives well, so it could easily be left exactly as it stands. Alternatively, the… more»
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Ready To Roll: 1965 Chevrolet Nova
A few years ago, this 1965 Chevrolet Nova sedan was treated to a restoration. It has been stored indoors ever since and has had little use. The owner has decided that the time is right for the Nova to… more»
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Mostly Original: 1976 Buick Century Special Landau
The more uncommon or less liked a car is, the more I like it. That’s no exception here with this 1976 Buick Century Special. Each time I scroll through the photos, I like it a little more. This Special… more»
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Rare 4WD: 1981 AMC Eagle Kammback
We don’t often see vehicles for sale that are actually being used as they were intended. Pickups are rarely hauling anything, station wagons rarely have families in them, and SUVs or other 4x4s are rarely shown off of paved… more»
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Unrestored Survivor: 1978 Fiat 124 Spider
“No toilet offers”: that should guide your approach on engaging with the seller of this very clean 1978 Fiat Spider convertible, who acquired it from the long-term family owners. There’s only 42,000 original miles, and based on appearances, I… more»
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Clean Camper: 1978 Airstream Argosy Minuet
After purchasing my 1981 Toyota HiAce and later acquiring a 1986 Isuzu Trooper, I began to explore the world of overlanding and camping across this great nation of ours. Along with that, as a gearhead, you start to notice… more»
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Yellow Gold WS6: 1987 Pontiac Firebird Formula
Great colors can make or break a car. For me, seeing a Firebird Formula wearing this rarely seen (and hard to miss) shade of Yellow Gold paint transforms it from another ’80s muscle car in a crowded field of… more»
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Camper Special Survivor: 1976 GMC Sierra 2500
Great colors are just the start of the desirable attributes of this 1976 GMC Sierra 2500, a Camper Special model that comes with all of the requisite upgrades necessary to hit the trails with all of your gear (and,… more»
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Brand New 1977 Triumph Bonneville 750!
This really nice looking 1977 Triumph Bonneville hasn’t been restored. In fact, it is brand new and is a Silver Jubilee edition 750 with only two miles on the odometer (which the seller describes as “push miles”). It spent… more»
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Storm Chaser: 1992 GMC Typhoon
We’ve seen quite a few different types of Typhoons here at Barn Finds, including a 1948 Armstrong Siddeley Typhoon and, my favorite, a 1964 Rambler Typhoon. But, we’re here to see this 1992 GMC Typhoon. This budget storm chaser… more»
