How many Barn Finds readers categorize periods of their lives by the cars they were infatuated with at the time? I certainly do. Accordingly, this 1963 Pontiac Catalina Sports Coupe immediately transports me to the early 2000s and my early 20s…. more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Wine Country Survivor: 1969 Datsun 521 Pickup
Vertical photos of a horizontal vehicle, with a lot of them being cut off on one end or the other, don’t take away from the faded glory of this 1969 Datsun 521 Pickup. Sure, it needs work, but don’t… more»
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Rare Fiberglass Find: 1963 Studebaker Avanti
Here’s a rare chance to own one of the most unique American performance cars of the 1960s, a 1963 Studebaker Avanti, now up for sale here on eBay. Finished in gold with a tan interior, this early Avanti is… more»
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Low-Mile Police Interceptor: 2010 Ford Crown Victoria
If you’ve been hunting for a clean, low-mileage P71, this 2010 Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor may be exactly what you’re looking for. Showing just 49,168 miles, this one-owner car appears to have been well-maintained and is now offered… more»
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Only 37K Miles! 1983 Dodge 400 Convertible
Most of what we cover on BF dates to the sixties or seventies. The eighties make an appearance too, but not to the same degree. It seems that a lot of eighties models either haven’t lasted or just aren’t… more»
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Fastback Survivor: 1966 Ford Mustang
The first generation of the Ford Mustang came in three body styles: a coupe, a convertible, and a fastback. The latter may be the most desirable today because of lower production numbers than the coupe and its even sportier… more»
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Numbers-Matching Muscle: 1970 Dodge Charger R/T
If you’ve been searching for a rust-free, numbers-matching Dodge Charger R/T, this 1970 example might be the one to snag. Listed here on eBay, the B7 Jamaica Blue coupe is a California car its entire life, making it an… more»
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No Reserve Shark: 1984 BMW 633CSi Project
If you’ve been itching to experience BMW’s classic grand touring coupe without spending collector-level money, this might be your chance. Listed here on eBay, this 1984 BMW 633CSi is offered at no reserve and comes with a clean California… more»
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6-Cylinder/4-Speed: 1979 Chevrolet Nova
This Light Blue Metallic paint has seen better days, I don’t know if cutting and buffing would even bring it back. As a last-year car (last year of the typical rear-drive X-body Nova), not to mention having an interesting… more»
Unique Drop Top: 1953 Nash Rambler Custom Convertible
I grew up with a Kelvinator refrigerator in the kitchen, so I knew the name well and saw it several times a day. As a kid, I knew about Nash cars but never put the two together: Nash-Kelvinator. Their… more»
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Rare As Heck! 1977 Chevrolet Blazer Chalet 4×4
The seller says this 1977 Chevrolet Blazer Chalet 4×4 camper is “rare as heck”, and they’re right; only about 1,800 of them were made over a two-year period. Sadly, it’s also rusty as heck and needs a heck of… more»
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Garaged For 35 Years: 1962 Ford Falcon Ranchero
This one hits #11 on the Want-O-Meter for me. The top car on my master wish list a decade or so ago was a first-generation Falcon, preferably a Ranchero or Sedan Delivery. Sadly, that’s back when they seemed cheap,… more»
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V8-Powered 1966 Jeep J3600 Gladiator
You don’t come across a 1966 Jeep J3600 in this kind of shape every day, especially not one that’s this close to original and still running strong. Listed here on Facebook Marketplace and located in Elmhurst, Illinois, this solid,… more»
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Barn Find Revival: 1973 Honda ST90 Sport Trail
ST, CT, SL, CL, let’s call the whole thing off… Honda’s naming system left more than a few of us scratching our skulls, since this 1973 Honda ST90 can be considered part of the CT family. This former barn… more»
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Turbo Added: 1967 Chevrolet Corvair Monza
Chevrolet’s rear-engine rebel lives on in this sharp 1967 Corvair Monza, now offered here on craigslist out of Suncrest, Washington. Wearing a bright red finish over black leather buckets and fitted with a 4-speed manual, this clean, rust-free Monza… more»
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19K-Mile Movie Car? 1976 Chrysler Newport
The seller lists the mileage of this beautiful 1976 Chrysler Newport as being 19,000 miles, but there are really only five photos to try to figure out if that’s 19,000 or 119,000. From the one interior photo (not bitter),… more»
