As a teenager, I was fortunate that my father was an enormous fan of the TV series The Rockford Files. It meant that the show became a staple of our weekly viewing schedule. I never watched it for the… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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1961 Mercury Meteor 600 With 8,100 Original Miles!
Had things gone to plan, our feature car would have become the 1961 Edsel Ranger. However, when Ford’s bold plans for the Edsel brand collapsed, the company recouped the development costs of the new Ranger by rebadging it and… more»
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Clean Survivor: 1985 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS
Badge revivals are nothing new in the automotive world. Chevrolet followed the practice in 1983 when it reintroduced the SS badge to the Monte Carlo range after a twelve-year absence. Our featured SS rolled off the line in 1985… more»
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Power Top: 1966 Pontiac Catalina Convertible
We may have passed the summer solstice, but there are still plenty of opportunities to hit the road on a sunny day in a classic Convertible before winter arrives. Hiding in this garage is a prime candidate for those… more»
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Rare 4-Speed: 1973 Pontiac Trans Am 455
Due to a fear of rust, many enthusiasts seek out classics from favorable climates to park in their garages. That fact and its inherent desirability help explain why this 1973 Pontiac Trans Am has generated considerable interest since it… more»
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Cold War V4: 1982 ZAZ-968M
In December 2008, Top Gear UK aired a story arguing that no Communist country had ever produced a good car. One of the witnesses for the prosecution was a ZAZ-968, a car that enjoyed a typically long production life…. more»
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1966 Chevrolet Caprice 396 4-Speed
This 1966 Chevrolet Caprice has an interesting history. The story goes that its first owner was a line worker at Chevrolet’s Oshawa factory, helping build the car that would eventually find its way into their garage. It is a… more»
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Homemade Briggs & Stratton Buggy!
Here’s a 1920s-style buggy that some enterprising soul has constructed from plywood, bicycle wheels, and a Briggs & Stratton engine. It runs and drives and has at least a couple of thoughtful details, including a step to aid ingress,… more»
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Original L79/4-Speed: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Some cars effortlessly tick the boxes many enthusiasts consider crucial when seeking a classic to park in their garage. Early examples of Chevrolet’s C3 Corvette are inherently desirable, but this 1968 Convertible lifts that to a higher level. It… more»
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Nicest One Left? 1974 Toyota Corolla
Toyota began selling imports in the U.S. in 1958. And added the subcompact Corolla in 1969, which has turned out to be one of its most enduring nameplates. Though well-built for their time, the 1970s Corollas have all but… more»
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C-Body Survivor: 1977 Chrysler Newport
Chrysler’s financial woes began as the 1970s charged on. They built mostly gasoline-dependent U.S. automobiles and only had Japanese imports to counteract the subcompacts from Chevrolet and Ford. However, if a big car was to your liking, you might… more»
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1977 Mercury Marquis Brougham 2-Door
We’ve only seen five examples of the 1977 Mercury Marquis here on Barn Finds over the years. The seller has this “Tu-Tone” 2-door posted here on craigslist in Longueuil, Quebec, Canada, right across the St. Lawrence River from Montreal,… more»
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6k Original Miles: 1986 Ford Mustang LX Convertible
Rarity and low-mileage claims can be a slippery slope if the seller doesn’t provide supporting evidence. Such is the case with this 1986 Ford Mustang LX Convertible. The seller indicates that the odometer reading of 6,500 miles is genuine… more»
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No Reserve 1990 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1 With 593 Original Miles!
We’ve seen a few desirable classics at Barn Finds where an owner has purchased the vehicle, and circumstances have resulted in it being stored for years with only a few miles on the clock. Such is the case with… more»
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One Family Owned: 1966 Ford Mustang 289
Choosing to part with a classic that has been part of your family since leaving the lot sixty years ago is a tough call, but it is one made by the owner of this 1966 Ford Mustang. It is… more»
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Parked Since ’06: 1964 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
I’m sure that virtually every enthusiast dreams of the day when they open the door of a shed or barn to discover a desirable classic sitting in the darkness, awaiting the moment when someone releases it from captivity. Such… more»
