A person almost expects to see bull horns on the hood of any car known as El Toro, but this 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado El Toro is devoid of bull horns, as no Toronado owner said. Ever. This unusual 1… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Southwest Survivor: 1941 Plymouth PT-125
I think we’ve only seen a couple of Plymouth pickups ramble through the hallowed halls of One Barn Finds Tower over the last few years. They’re really interesting and this looks like a nice example. This rust-free 1941 Plymouth… more»
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One Owner With 22K Miles! 1981 Ford Thunderbird
This bird has a mere 22,000 miles on it, that’s crazy low for a car that’s almost 40 years old now. It may not be a “classic”, but this 1981 Ford Thunderbird is at least the idea of what… more»
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Corvette Killer: 1964 Pontiac XP-833 Banshee Prototype
Update 4/20/2020 – After more than three years since we featured it, this Banshee prototype is still on the market. The dealer has now listed an asking price of $750k here on their site. Thanks go to Rocco B… more»
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1965 Ford Mustang 2+2 Fastback Project
Oh if only this 1965 Mustang fastback had been garaged its entire life the way it is now! Unfortunately, the purchaser of this car will have some rust to deal with instead. It’s listed for sale here on eBay… more»
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Memory Machine: 1981 Honda C70 Passport
The Honda Super Cub was known as the Passport in North America due to some trademark issues with aircraft manufacturer Piper. These small bikes are a good way for anyone to jump into the vintage motorcycle hobby and are… more»
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Original Paint: 1977 Ford Bronco
It is pretty common to find 1st Generation Broncos where the steel has been cut to fit larger wheels and fender flares. That fate has not befallen this 1977 model, which is a clean and tidy example that is… more»
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As New: 1979 Saab 900 Turbo
I have always felt that the fact that Saab managed to join so many great manufacturers that collapsed into bankruptcy was a crying shame. This is because they were a company that was capable of not only producing some… more»
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Original Paint: 1972 Ford F-250 Pickup
Original and unmolested classic pickups are highly sought, and the bidding on this 1972 Ford F-250 Sport Custom demonstrates this fact perfectly. This is a clean and tidy survivor, and with no rust to deal with, it is ready… more»
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Solid Hatchback Project: 1976 Chevrolet Vega GT
The 1976 Vega reportedly had over 300 improvements or changes, who can name ten of them off the top of your head? That’s probably Ph.D. level car knowledge, come to think of it. New headlight bezels and a wider… more»
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1973 AMC Javelin Pierre Cardin Barn Find!
This 1973 AMC Javelin Pierre Cardin edition was found in a barn, presumably the one in the background. This dusty designer beauty can be found here on eBay in Defiance, Ohio with heavy bidding and by that I mean… more»
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2,970 Mile Police Interceptor: 2009 Ford Crown Vic
For years, former Police Interceptors – in most cases, known as the Ford Crown Victoria – have been popular buys on the auction circuit as cheap cars with some heavy duty factory upgrades (and of course, the added benefit… more»
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Well-Loved Camper Special: 1973 Chevrolet C20
This 1973 Chevrolet C20 Camper Special is a nicely preserved survivor that belonged to the original owner up until just recently after a lifetime spent camping, hunting, and fishing around the Pacific Northwest. The seller claims to be a… more»
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Rally Or Baja Edition? 1991 Geo Metro
The Metro was an interesting little car that was marketed by GM as a Geo Metro and then a Chevrolet Metro in North America. They came in a few different configurations but I have never seen a Rally Edition… more»
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62k Mile Survivor: 1972 Pontiac Luxury LeMans
Oh no, there’s that dreaded “L” word again. No, not that “L” word; the Luxury “L” word. And as you look at the early ’70s, luxury started to creep into the automotive lexicon replacing the “P” word, performance. Cohabitating… more»
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No Reserve: Low-Mile 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1
One thing that has not changed in the time that I have been writing for Barn Finds is just how amazed that I am by some of the really nice classic cars that continue to emerge from hibernation in… more»
