When I think of the name Pierre Cardin I think of either Haute Couture, you know the kind of threads no normal, mortal individual can actually squeeze into, or existential, minimalist design. When I learned that there was a… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Turbo Fox: 1986 Ford Mustang SVO
The “Fox Body” generation of Ford’s Mustang is my favorite iteration of the popular pony car, and the turbocharged SVO model is one that I am especially fond of. Barn Finds reader Dan D. from NJ found this 1986… more»
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No Reserve: 1984 Toyota Pickup Xtracab 4×4
Toyota’s truck models earned a place in automotive history, thanks to their unstoppably reliable and rugged nature. Unfortunately, the same positive attributes are the reason that finding a clean and well-kept example of a Toyota truck is a challenge… more»
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Nearly New: 1977 Pontiac Grand Prix LJ With 6k Miles!
The seller of this super-clean Pontiac is pretty sure it has only 6,526 actual miles! Take a look and see if you agree—it’s here on eBay in Macon, Missouri for $15,000, with the option to make an offer. Thanks… more»
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Driveway Find: 1971 Buick Riviera
The year 1971 was a big one for GM. The full-sized “B” body cars became even fuller-sized, the Vega (and its on-going saga) was introduced and power started to trend downwards in compliance with the newly legislated Clean-Air Act…. more»
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Rare Garage Find: 1939 Adler Trumpf Junior
In the 1930s Adler was among Germany’s “Big 3” automakers along with BMW and Opel. Beginning in the early 1900’s they produced a myriad number of automobile models, motorcycles and even bicycles. By the time the roaring ’20s rolled… more»
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33k Original Miles: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro
It is hard to know just what the strongest selling point is with this 1967 Camaro because it has a number of positive attributes. With a claimed 33,000 original miles on the clock, it would seem to be a… more»
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1957 Chevy Wagon Freed From Barn After 35 Years and Driven!
I would bet most of you reading this article would love to come across a car like this! I think we’ve all dreamed at some point about finding a really cool car, putting lots of elbow grease into it,… more»
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Hardtop Luxury: 1955 Packard 400
The combined Studebaker-Packard Corporation was having hard times when this 1955 Packard 400 came onto the scene. In another year, the company would produce its last car in Detroit and a couple of years after that, Packards would be… more»
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Black Plate Survivor: 1968 Plymouth GTX
Based on the B-body platform Chrysler introduced the GTX as the “Gentleman’s Muscle Car” seeking to add a bit of upscale luxury to its muscle car lineup. The luxury was provided by adding side stripes, tail fin brightwork, and… more»
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S-Code 390/4-Speed: 1967 Ford Mustang
At first glance, this 1967 Mustang Hardtop looks very clean, but it crosses that line to become an impressive survivor when you learn that it is a rust-free vehicle that is said to wear its original paint. In fact,… more»
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No Reserve Split Window! 1963 Chevrolet Corvette
Some classic cars are renowned for their subtlety and ability to blend into the background. Then you have classics like this 1963 Corvette. This is not a subtle car, but it is one that shouts what it is from… more»
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Cheap Super Sedan: 1979 Mercedes 450SEL 6.9
Few numbers have had as much of an impact on the world of executive transport as 6.9. This, of course, refers to the Mercedes factory hot-rod that could haul your friends, family, or no one and absolutely shame almost… more»
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Original Owner! 1939 Cadillac Sixty Special
We’ve seen many vehicles here that were still with their original owners, but this 1939 Cadillac Sixty-Special has to rank up there as far as being one of the longest-standing ownerships seen on Barn Finds. This beautiful, sleek Cadillac… more»
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Poor Man’s Cobra: V8-Powered 1961 MGA Roadster
There are two types of surprises in the world. There are the pleasant types that bring us joy and happiness. Of course, there’s also the other type, which usually doesn’t involve a lot of fun. This 1961 MGA definitely… more»
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Mostly Original: $5k 1965 Ford Mustang
Affordable 1st Generation Mustang project cars that can be driven and enjoyed are starting to become more scarce these days. Most of the examples that we see here at Barn Finds are either quite nicely restored, or they are… more»
