Having spent its entire life residing in California, this 1979 Mercury Bobcat is a rust-free car that is in above-average condition. It has a few minor flaws, but overall, its condition is good enough to allow this very car… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Ready To Enjoy: 1979 Chevrolet Corvette L82
There are some very real advantages to owning a classic car that is in good condition but isn’t perfect. One of the most important of these is that you can drive and enjoy such cars without the stress that… more»
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Pretty In Pink: 1959 Plymouth Fury Hardtop
I wish I could include a sound clip of George Thorogood’s, “Bad to the Bone” with this post as this is a ’59 Plymouth Fury Coupe in faded red (or pink) as the listing claims. I know, the vengeful… more»
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Grandma’s Car: 1977 Ford Mustang II Hatchback
It is always the dream of car enthusiasts to find a “one owner, little old lady” classic car, and while this 1977 Mustang II has technically had two owners, the second has only owned the car long enough to… more»
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52k-Mile Survivor: 1990 Toyota Pickup 4×4
As vehicles from the 1980s and 1990s earn more recognition, even practical and somewhat commonplace models fetch a pretty penny in survivor quality condition. Toyota’s various compact pickup truck models hold their value extremely well, especially because many of… more»
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Cool Kei Car: 1991 Honda Beat
Kei cars are one of the ultra-cool breed of vehicles on American roads today, and nice examples are highly sought. The fact that they were all designed for the Japanese Domestic Market (JDM) means that most of them have… more»
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Original 428: 1966 Ford Galaxie 500 7-Litre Hardtop
If I was going to identify one down-side of writing for Barn Finds, it’s that I keep seeing cars that I would desperately like to park in my workshop. This 1966 Galaxie 500 7-Litre Hardtop is just such a… more»
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Freshly Built V8: 1966 Chevrolet El Camino
The coupe utility was designed to provide the comfort of a passenger car with the ruggedness of a pickup. This 1966 El Camino has obviously not led a pampered life, but it has survived its years of hard labor… more»
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24k Genuine Miles: 1976 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser
This 1976 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser spent more than 20-years parked in a shed and has had extremely limited use over the past 5-years. As a result, it has only managed to accumulate 24,500 genuine miles on its odometer throughout… more»
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455-Powered Estate: 1975 Olds 98 Custom Cruiser
This 1975 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser 98 station wagon is a beautiful example of a family estate, with claimed original paint and interior. The Olds is equipped with the third row “flip up”-style seat and 455 V8 engine. Rust is… more»
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EXCLUSIVE: 1973 Pontiac Grand Ville Convertible
Reader Jim S has been asked by his friend Kevin to help him find a new home for this Pontiac Grand Ville. Kevin purchased it new and has kept it ever since! It’s been parked in his garage since… more»
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Rolling Storm: 1991 GMC Syclone
There is always something entertaining when it comes to cars for sale on the internet. In the case of this 1991 GMC Syclone, it is what is mentioned and not shown, and a reasonably high $19,995 asking price that… more»
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Low Mileage 1981 Alfa-Romeo Spider
At first, glance, doesn’t this 1981 Alfa-Romeo Spider look like a strange relative to the last generation Ford Thunderbird? Maybe it does, maybe it doesn’t, but this Alfa is only $3,200. It is located in Goose Creek, South Carolina…. more»
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440 Max Wedge: 1965 Dodge Coronet 500 Convertible
While it might look meek and mild, this 1965 Coronet 500 Convertible hides a great little secret. It is a car that is guaranteed to have a “Jekyll & Hyde” personality, depending on how heavy you are with your… more»
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Parked In The ’90s: 1961 Chevrolet Corvette
This 1961 Corvette isn’t completely original, but what it represents is a solid prospect for restoration. The car has been sitting since the early 1990s, but has been returned to a running state, and could be driven as it… more»
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Ultimate Toy: 1949 Rolls-Royce Merlin Engine
It is hard to know whether this 1949 Rolls-Royce Merlin engine would rate as one of the ultimate man-cave items that we’ve seen here at Barn Finds, or whether an enthusiast is likely to buy the engine for use… more»
