Certain buzzwords or phrases catch our eye, and by “our” I mean all car guys and gals, not just us here at Barn Finds. The phrase that catches my eye the most is rust-free. The seller of this 1949… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Clean Survivor: 1976 Chevrolet Camaro Type LT
This 1976 Camaro Rally Sport Type LT is a neat and tidy car that doesn’t need much to make it stand out. The body and paint look good, and it is mechanically strong. I have to thank our eagle-eyed… more»
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Turbocharged Survivor: 1985 Dodge ES 600 Convertible
In the 1980s, the reincarnated Chrysler Corporation went to significant lengths to reinvent itself via multiple iterations of its âKâ car platform. Sometimes these attempts were intended to project something a little higher brow than what they really were…. more»
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Original Sky Bird: 1978 Pontiac Firebird
This 1978 Pontiac Firebird is a special edition model known as a “Sky Bird”, which is about as marketing-gimmicky as you can get in the 1970s. This edition joined the legions of other domestic specials that were really just… more»
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Nicely Preserved: 1979 VW Rabbit
This 1979 Volkswagen Rabbit is a clean survivor that remains in unrestored condition, with some great period details. The Rabbit is a gasoline model, so some enthusiasts will likely be turned off by the lack of a diesel, but… more»
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Stored for 50 Years: 1924 Ford Model T Roadster
This 1924 Ford Model T Roadster has emerged from a 50-year hibernation in remarkably good order. It is a car that could be driven and enjoyed as it currently stands, although it would take little work to really make… more»
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Fresh 360: 1973 Plymouth Space Duster
Is it a gimmick, or is it a useful feature? That’s the question that the most distinctive feature of this 1973 Plymouth Duster posed when the car was first released. For my money, the folding rear seat that gives… more»
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Easy Restoration: 1967 Dodge Dart GT
Runs, registered, roadworthy, rust-free. That’s not a bad combination to find when you’re hunting for a project car, and it’s precisely what the next owner will be getting with this 1967 Dodge Dart GT. This original survivor would seem… more»
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15k Original Miles: 1972 AMC Gremlin
This has grandma car written all over it: this 1972 AMC Gremlin has just 15,000 original miles and was ordered with essentially no extra equipment other than an automatic transmission. The seller notes it is almost entirely original aside… more»
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40 Year Owner: 1979 BMW 320i
This 1979 BMW 320i was owned by the original owner for 40 years, and remained in California the entire time. As such, the original Sahara Beige paint remains in excellent condition, and this car checks every box for being… more»
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One Owner: 1979 Pontiac Firebird Formula
The original owner of this 1979 Pontiac Firebird Formula has now decided that after years of motoring pleasure, the time has finally come to part with their pride and joy. It is a clean car, but the owner says… more»
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Solid Survivor: 1939 Ford DeLuxe Coupe
It isn’t clear just how long this 1939 ford DeLuxe Coupe has been in the possession of its current owner, but I suspect that the answer might well be “a long time.” In fact, this car served as his… more»
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Top Flight ‘Vette: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster
This 1963 Corvette Roadster is about as original as they come. It not only wears its original paint but also the majority of its original inspection markings from the factory. I really have to thank Barn Finder Ikey H… more»
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Buried Muscle: 1974 Pontiac Trans Am 455
Update 11/9/19 – After getting bid up to over $15k, this Trans Am didn’t sell for some reason. It has been relisted here on eBay with no reserve. How high will it go? From 10/24/19 – This 1974 Pontiac… more»
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1-of-1: Armored 1937 Cord 812
As if the beautifully styled Cord 812 isn’t a rare enough beast at the best of times, this example has earned a true 1-of-1 status. The Cord has been painstakingly restored and is set to go to auction here… more»
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53k Original Miles: 1967 Ford Fairlane GT
Classic cars with the “wow” factor are always great to see here at Barn Finds, and this 1967 Ford Fairlane GT would seem to fit that description. Everywhere that you look, what you see is beautiful presentation, and there… more»
