BMW’s second-generation 3 Series, known as the E30 chassis, has undoubtedly become one of the most popular vehicles from its era. As high-quality examples of the E30 quickly become a rarity, it is no surprise that the once-affordable and… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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SVO Predecessor: 1984 Ford Mustang GT Turbo
In the early 1980s, Ford created a division called the Special Vehicle Operations Department (SVO), which oversaw the development of the company’s racing vehicles and also the usage of that technology in production vehicles. While many are familiar with… more»
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One Family Owned: 1956 Mercury Montclair
For one family to own a classic car for more than six decades is not unprecedented. However, it also isn’t particularly common. That is the story behind this 1956 Mercury Montclair. The family patriarch purchased the car in July… more»
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1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda 340 4-Speed!
I was always a fan of the traditional Chevrolet small-block V8 engine. And I knew a bit about the Ford Windsor but virtually nothing about Mopar’s LA engine, at least nothing about the 340 CI version. Well, long ago,… more»
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Vintage Camping Accessory: 1965 Snyder Hi-Lo Camper
In an era where owning an RV has suddenly taken on new meaning, it’s no surprise that vintage camping accessories continue to attract decent attention and money on auction sites and classifieds pages. The 1965 Snyder Hi-Lo Camper seen… more»
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Six-Speed Survivor: 1995 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
We don’t often think of the fourth-generation Chevrolet Camaro when considering cheap, modern muscle cars, a story not entirely unlike that of the SN95 Ford Mustang. It seems these generations were sandwiched between two eras that found immense favor… more»
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9k-Mile Survivor: 1990 Mazda MX-5 Miata
Mazda’s MX-5 Miata took the world by storm upon its release by renewing the general public’s interest in affordable roadsters, an automotive category that was all but abandoned at the time. Though the company sold over 400,000 units of… more»
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Well-Kept Camper: 1989 Ford E-Series Okanagan
In 2008, British Columbia based business West Coast Leisure Homes closed the doors on its venture into overlanding vehicles, a company known as Okanagan. Okanagan not only manufactured truck campers and fifth wheel couplings, but they also converted vehicles,… more»
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BMW Diesel-Powered: 1984 Lincoln Continental Givenchy
Here’s a car I didn’t know existed, and certainly didn’t expect one in this sort of condition would still be on the roads today: it’s a 1984 Lincoln Continental Givenchy edition with the BMW-supplied six cylinder turbodiesel under the… more»
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Timewarp Survivor: 37k Mile 1986 Mazda RX-7 GXL
When it comes to cars that stand out from their peers, it’s not always obvious what makes them special. In the case of this 1986 Mazda RX-7 GXL, it’s not a desirable turbocharged model or a final year convertible…. more»
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Original Survivor: 1973 Chevrolet Camaro RS Z28
Check out this survivor 1973 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 that Patrick Stalionis sent us to review. It is located in Austin, Texas and numerous up-close pictures can be seen here on eBay. The car is bid to over $24,000 and… more»
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Land And Sea Camper: 1971 Shipashore Combo Cruiser
Boats are a big part of the lifestyle around where I live in the aptly named Ocean State. Of course, on hot days when you just want to dive head-first into the ocean but the beaches are packed, a… more»
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29k Mile Notchback: 1990 Ford Mustang LX
Update 7/13/20 – This sweet Mustang has popped up here on eBay with no reserve! How high will it go? From 7/9/20 – It’s impressive when one owner keeps a car in time-warp condition; it’s even more so when… more»
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Parked Since 1982: 1969 Chevrolet Nova SS 396
The owner of this 1969 Nova SS 396 appears to be very protective of this classic. He actually goes so far as to say that if anyone is looking at the vehicle intending to undertake a restoration, then they… more»
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Last of The Big Birds: 1976 Ford Thunderbird
The seller of this 1976 Thunderbird refers to it as the last of the”Big Birds.” That is undoubtedly true because its 1977 replacement was smaller in virtually every dimension that mattered. This car appears to be in excellent condition… more»
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One Owner/39k Original Miles: 1974 Ford Maverick
The Maverick seems to have become the “forgotten child” of the 1970s Ford range. When you consider the many thousands of cars that we have featured over the years here at Barn Finds, even we have only managed to… more»
