The 1997 to 2001 Toyota Corolla Spacio was a “JDM” – Japanese Domestic Market vehicle. It was intended to be sold only on its home market, though this time-capsule example managed to escape to the U.S. Located with a… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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37k Original Miles: No Reserve 2005 Chrysler Crossfire Limited Roadster
In 1998, Daimler-Benz and the Chrysler Corporation joined forces, a merger dubbed by CEO Jürgen E. Schrempp as a “marriage made in heaven.” However, the collaboration never fulfilled its early promise, and Daimler parted ways with Chrysler in 2007…. more»
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Rock-Solid Project: 1965 Chevrolet Impala SS Convertible
With summer on our doorstep, the thoughts of many enthusiasts will turn to hitting the road for a spot of classic motoring fun. However, that doesn’t mean that we can’t plan for the moment when winter once again shows… more»
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No Reserve: 1986 Subaru XT
Subaru has a history of developing cars in Japan for the global market. However, the XT broke that mold, with the North American market the primary focus. With an emphasis on advanced aerodynamics, the XT was anything but a… more»
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1967 Plymouth Belvedere II 273 V8 3-Speed
Plymouth marketing literature sure touts the luxury that abounds in the Belvedere II, whether it’s a convertible, sedan, coupe, or wagon. There aren’t many features that most of us would call luxurious on this car, but it sure looks… more»
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57K-Mile Survivor: 1995 Toyota Tacoma 5-Speed
So many little trucks, so little time, so little money. I like little trucks, which isn’t surprising to any of you. This 1995 Toyota Tacoma is a little bed, I mean, short bed model with a 5-speed manual, it’s… more»
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46K Miles? 1977 Plymouth Volare Premier Coupe
Having recently spent some time in the Palm Springs area, I can’t help but think of the Rat Pack and that whole era when I’m there. Dean Martin had two houses there, and he’s known for singing Volare, the… more»
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One-Owner Survivor: 1976 Porsche 914
As a Corvair owner of almost 20 years, I can say that the number of Ralph Nader comments I’ve had to endure have dropped off significantly as of late. Does that mean that it’s safe to own a Porsche… more»
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48k Original Miles: 1983 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds
Revivals are not a new automotive phenomenon. Oldsmobile proved this in 1983 when it launched the Hurst/Olds. The badge had disappeared at the end of 1979, but the company staged a last hurrah to satisfy buyer demand. This ’83… more»
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Nearly Showroom? 1995 Buick Roadmaster Nine-Seat Estate
Regular readers will undoubtedly know that classic Station Wagons hold a place close to my heart. However, I am a late convert who is guilty of ignoring these versatile vehicles for decades. Vans and SUVs have driven the domestic… more»
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California Car: 1982 Audi 4000 S Diesel 5-Speed
I just checked through the archives, and it looks like I’ve written about every Audi 4000 shown here on Barn Finds, and also every Audi diesel, which happened to all be Audi 5000s. That’s crazy, even for a major… more»
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Tiddler Survivor: 1968 Honda CL90
A tiddler motorcycle is generally thought of as most bikes under 125-cc or so, give or take. Some consider anything under a 250 to be a tiddler, but that’s not me. I love small motorcycles. This 1968 Honda CL90… more»
45k-Mile Survivor: 1969 Lincoln Mark III
Despite being unpopular with some car magazine writers at the time, the new Lincoln Mark III was a success with the buying public, selling more in its first year than Cadillac sold in Eldorados. Lincoln needed a top-line personal… more»
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Cheap 4×4: 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
Looking like a modified Ford Explorer with a pickup bed, almost like something I would have come up with in Photoshop, the Ford Explorer Sport Trac has a modified, longer UN105 chassis than the second-gen Explorer it mimics, but… more»
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61K Miles: Two-Owner 1995 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Extended Cab
Say what you will, but the GMT-400 family (otherwise known as “OBS”) of Chevy and GMC pickups has been collectible for quite some time now. Pair that with the fact that people are growing weary of the dubious reliability… more»
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Just Add Paint! 1981 Chevrolet Camaro
The Chevrolet Camaro’s second-generation enjoyed a successful run across 12 model years (1970-1981). That was longer than any other generation, though the third was close at 11 years. By 1981, the design was getting tired, and nothing much changed… more»
