The 1980s dawned with an automotive hangover from the ’70s. Stringent Federally imposed emission regulations, new (and big!) bumper rules and two oil shocks, one in ’73 and the second one in ’79, pretty well defanged any serious performance… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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24k Original Miles! 1956 Chrysler Windsor
The current owner of this 1956 Chrysler Windsor isn’t the car’s first owner, but he has been its custodian for more than 40-years. Now aged in his 80s, he has decided that the time has come for him to… more»
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No Rust: 1949 Nash 600 Custom
This 1949 Nash 600 Custom looks much larger than it really is, it’s only about 9″ longer than a new Honda Accord. I know that I should want a 2020 Honda Accord than I want this ’49 Nash, but… more»
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21K Original Miles! 1967 Ford Bronco Sport
As you probably know, first-generation Broncos continue to be very popular. Finding one that has low mileage with uncut quarter panels is almost unheard of. This 1967 Sport model can be found here on Facebook Marketplace with an asking… more»
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Retro Cool! 1960 Airstream Safari 22′ Camper
We recently featured a 24′ Airstream here on Barn Finds from the folks at Berning Trailer Sales in Fort Wayne, Indiana. It looks like they have another classic Airstream in their inventory and you have the chance to bid… more»
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California Survivor! 1964 Chevrolet K10 4×4
This 1964 Chevrolet K10 is an original California survivor 4×4. It has less than 53K original miles and can be found here on eBay with a current bid of $12,800. After spending most of its life in Northern California it… more»
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Tidy Survivor: 1968 Ford F-100 Ranger
The owner of this 1968 Ford F-100 Ranger says that it is no trailer queen, but that it is a tidy survivor. This Raven Black beauty would benefit from a light cosmetic restoration, but if the next owner didn’t… more»
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Tornado Find: Ford Mustang II Cobra II
We appreciate Paul H. bringing this cute little Cobra II to our our attention. It is actually our first “Tornado Find” as a recent tornado in the Midwest took the garage or barn away and left the Mustang II…. more»
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Restoration Commenced: 1970 Ford Mustang Fastback
The seller of this 1970 Mustang Fastback is very quick to emphasize that it isn’t a genuine Boss, but that it is a solid and complete car just waiting for someone to complete the restoration that the current owner… more»
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No Reserve: 1966 Ford Fairlane 500 XL
At some point in time, this 1966 Fairlane 500 XL is going to require some restoration work and rust repairs, but the good news is that the vehicle does appear to be structurally sound. That means that the next… more»
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Ultimate Driving Machine: 1989 BMW 325i Touring
I’m sure I’ll always have a soft spot for station wagons. My high school (and beyond) car was a 1992 Honda Accord wagon. While of the same era, the only common ground between my Honda and this 1989 BMW… more»
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Retro Cool: 1962 Ford Econoline Custom
When I first saw this 1962 Ford Econoline, my immediate thought was that it was a beautifully-preserved older custom build. It isn’t. What this vehicle represents is a freshly finished retro-custom project that is ready to be driven and… more»
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Tidy Driver: 1971 Chevrolet Nova
One thing is a certainty, and that is that there will be plenty of people who would like to own a clean and solid classic car, but they aren’t fixated on complete originality. For those individuals, cars like this… more»
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One Of 32 Built: 1982 Airstream Hearse
A friend sent me this listing, as I’ve been thinking about buying a vintage camper this summer. But there’s something significant missing from the ad. Perhaps the seller doesn’t know what they have….or they’re keeping it on the down… more»
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V8-Powered Three-Wheeler: Ed Roth Cobra Kit Trike
This wild-looking trike is actually a NOS build, of sorts, as the seller notes it is one of a handful of molds that legendary builder Ed “Big Daddy” Roth made available to the buying public after building his own… more»
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1989 Chevrolet Convertible With 2,947 Original Miles!
It isn’t every day that the opportunity presents itself for someone to buy an essentially new car that is more than 30-years-old, but that would seem to be the case with this 1989 Corvette Convertible. During its entire life,… more»
