Cars from the 1980s spent years in the classic wilderness as enthusiasts focused on earlier and later vehicles, which promised superior performance. However, the scene is ever-evolving, and cars like this 1983 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds 15th Anniversary Edition now generate… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Bright and Breezy: 1977 Ford Pinto Cruiser Wagon
If you’re looking for something truly different in a sea of vintage muscle and full-size cruisers, this 1977 Ford Pinto Cruiser might be just the ticket. Dressed in a standout shade of soft orange and showing only 75,500 miles,… more»
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Preserved Luxury: 1993 Acura Legend
There are certain vehicles that used to be practically everywhere and then one day, simply disappeared. You usually notice this with economy cars that were used by commuters and high school students alike but that were quickly scrapped once… more»
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Garage-Kept Survivor: 1956 Ford Thunderbird Hardtop
With its iconic porthole hardtop and unmistakable mid-century lines, the 1956 Ford Thunderbird holds a special place in American automotive history. This example, offered at no reserve, is a particularly compelling survivor. Showing just 73,785 miles and equipped with… more»
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Garage Find: 1982 Mazda RX-7 Coupe
Sometimes a car’s story is just as compelling as its engineering—and this 1982 Mazda RX-7 offers both. Purchased new by the seller’s mother-in-law, this first-generation RX-7 has spent its entire life in California, where it remained lovingly cared for… more»
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Still Mostly Swanky: 1995 Cadillac DeVille
With eight generations under its belt, Cadillac’s DeVille nameplate showcases the evolution of American automobile design from the 1950s to 2005. After its first appearance as a trim level, the car mostly occupied a middle niche in the spectrum… more»
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70s Time Capsule: 1972 Ford LTD Country Squire
No period of car design is more evocative of the time it was created in than cars from the early to mid-70s. Huge swooping cars with panels larger than a shed roof, these cars were Detroit’s last big swing… more»
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Beautiful Benz: 1972 Mercedes 280 SE 4.5
Talk about a stunning presentation, this 1972 Mercedes 280 SE 4.5 looks like new! The mileage is unknown due to a non-functioning odometer, but inside and out, this one’s spic and span. Sometimes, a design just all comes together,… more»
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Loads of Patina! 1958 Chevrolet Biscayne
Chevrolet redesigned its automobile lineup in 1958, going for “bigger is better” and a shuffling of the nameplates. Things were looking up until a deep economic recession put the whammy on new car sales in ’58. And Chrysler’s success… more»
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Rare Mexican Market Find: 1979 Ford B100 Three-Door
If you’ve ever wanted a classic Ford SUV with some south-of-the-border flair, this 1979 Ford B100 might be the ticket. Produced exclusively for the Mexican market, the B100 is a unique three-door Suburban-style utility vehicle that shares components with… more»
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One-Owner Feel: 1999 Honda Civic CX Hatchback
With just 113,000 original miles and two careful owners, this 1999 Honda Civic CX Hatchback is a clean, unmolested survivor from a time when Hondas were built to last and simple daily driving was the goal. The seller notes… more»
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Widebody Workhorse: 1992 Ford F-350 XLT Landcraft Edition
If you’re a fan of bold trucks from the analog era, this 1992 Ford F-350 XLT Landcraft Edition might catch your eye. With its 1-ton dually setup, extended cab, and big-block 460 V8, this longbed bruiser is an honest… more»
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Greenwood Flair: 1989 Chevy Corvette C4 6-Speed
Offered for sale here on eBay is this well-kept and lightly modified 1989 Chevrolet Corvette C4, outfitted with the eye-catching Greenwood body package and equipped with a 6-speed manual transmission. With 94,500 miles, a long list of recent upgrades,… more»
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Cheap Driver: 1992 Buick Skylark Gran Sport
I think that all of us can recall a moment where we have spotted an older car that caught our eye not because it was a mega-bucks classic, but because its condition was impressive for its age. That could… more»
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Stored 25 Years: 1962 Chevrolet Impala
Chevrolet built a lot of good-looking automobiles in the 1960s. And they were also some of the industry’s bestsellers. The 1962 Chevy Impala Sport Coupe tops my personal list, an evolution of the styling of the ‘61s, which had… more»
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Rare German Supercar: 1981 BMW M1
The relative rarity of the BMW M1 is reflected by the fact that this is only the seventh example that we have seen at Barn Finds. This 1981 model is a genuine survivor with a mere 8,400 miles showing… more»
