Not too long ago, I was singing the praises of the Corvette ZR1 as a very underappreciated supercar that can be bought for reasonable money compared to cars offering similar performance. Nothing has changed my opinion since that time,… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Stored Over 50 Years: 1959 Porsche 356A
There is just something about a barn fresh Porsche. Occasionally we find Porsches in this condition that have been in long term storage. My theory is these cars were loved by their owners but driven as daily transportation, then… more»
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Street Machine: 1968 Oldsmobile 442
The seller of this 1968 Oldsmobile 442 tells us their plan was to “emulate and tribute the ‘street machine’ era of the mid-1970s, while still preserving originality to the car.” Job well done, seller. This 442 was sent in… more»
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Clean Fox Body: 1986 Ford Mustang GT
Four-eyed Mustangs aren’t exactly common these days, especially in nicely preserved condition with the preferred manual transmission. This 1986 model presents well with fresh paint and Pony wheels that thankfully haven’t been chromed. The seller lists some mild modifications… more»
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528 Mile Trail 70! 1971 Honda CT70
I can’t think of another company that has made such an incredible variety of vehicle types over the decades, and they basically just got started after WWII in 1946. We all know their cars and motorcycles, but they also… more»
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32K Mile Factory Big Block! 1975 Chevrolet C-20
Before diesel power plants were common in the consumer pickup market, big-blocks were the best option for heavy-duty towing. This 3/4-ton Chevrolet from 1975 still has its original 454 cubic inch V8 and only shows a little over 32,000… more»
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Final Year Survivor: 1991 Honda CRX 5 Speed
The Honda CRX was a common sight on roads from the late 80s until around the late 90s. In the past 10 years or so these things are seldom seen anymore. The second-generation CRX was produced for the ’88… more»
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Near Mint? 1968 Pontiac GTO
That “near mint” claim is not mine, but that of the seller. They also describe it as a “true survivor” and note 31k original miles, so I’ll let you be the judge if the “near mint” claim is true…. more»
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SLP Performance! 2001 Chevrolet Camaro SS
Generally first and second-gen Camaros get all of the attention at Barn Finds. And that makes sense as the first-gen are very collectible and the second-gen are so numerous. And of course, their age plays a part too. Fourth-gen… more»
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24K Miles: 1990 Avanti Touring Sedan
UPDATE 7/28/2020 – We featured this Avanti back in February when it was listed on eBay. At the time it was residing in Scottsdale, Arizona. It’s now in San Diego, California with a $26,000 asking price! You can find… more»
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Tidy Five-Speed! 1982 DeLorean DMC-12
Launching a completely new automobile company rarely goes according to plan. Having a great product helps, but it takes much more than an excellent vehicle to succeed. This 1982 DeLorean in Olympia, Washington still looks fresh today, some nearly… more»
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63k Mile Driver: 1991 Saab 900
Pity poor Saab! After being bounced around from Saab AB to Saab Automobile AB, to GM, to Spyker and then to NEVS for ostensibly, electrification, Saab is pretty much down for the count these days as its future is… more»
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Original Condition: 1973 Pontiac Luxury LeMans
The 4th generation Pontiac LeMans certainly was uniquely styled. If they weren’t already easy enough to pick out in a crowd, dress it in Desert Sand paint and you have a real standout. This 1973 Pontiac Luxury LeMans was… more»
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K5 Camper: 1977 Chevrolet Blazer Cheyenne Chalet Camper
I must admit, when I saw this my reaction was “that’s a nice slide-in camper” but after a second look, I realized this is something different. Here we have a 1977 Chevy K5 Blazer Camper conversion that is the… more»
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Classified Find: 1963½ Ford Falcon Sprint
When you scrutinize it, there is an awful lot to like about this 1963½ Ford Falcon Sprint. It presents superbly and is a classic that is sure to attract its share of admiring glances wherever it goes. The owner… more»
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No Reserve: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
This 1968 Corvette Convertible is a car that comes with a mystery or two. The owner purchased the vehicle from a deceased estate. The family of the deceased former owner was unable to provide any significant information about the… more»
