By 1980 the automotive landscape had changed markedly, and the muscular little pony cars that had been the staple of the late 1960s and early 1970s had all transformed into very different beasts. There were a number of reasons… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Swinging Survivor: 1972 Dodge Dart Swinger
The original owner of this 1972 Dodge Dart Swinger purchased the car when she was 64-years-old, and only decided to part with it when she reached her 100th birthday. That is when the current owner purchased the car, and… more»
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Budget Roadster: 1990 Mazda MX-5 Miata
It makes interesting reading. The Mazda MX-5 Miata is now the best selling 2-seater convertible sports car in history. Since its release in 1989, Mazda has sold around 1.2 million cars, with US buyers snapping up 450,000 of these… more»
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READER AD: 1967 Sunbeam Alpine Series V
Introduced in 1965, the Sunbeam Alpine Series V remained in production until 1968. The Series V included a number of minor trim and cosmetic changes over its predecessor, but the big news was under the hood. The Series V… more»
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1967 Camaro RS/SS 396 4-Speed Convertible!
For a lover of classic American cars with gasoline pumping through their veins, there is nothing quite like lifting the hood of that classic and finding a big-block nestling happily in the engine bay. If you lift the hood… more»
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Solid 71-Year-Old: 1948 Ford F1 Pickup
It might just be me, but there’s something about the pictures of this old Ford F-1 Pickup that just looks right sitting in the snow. Judging by the overall condition of this 71-year-old vehicle, I don’t think that it… more»
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L-82 Pace Car: 1978 Corvette 25th Anniversary
Not just “another Corvette”, this 1978 25th Anniversary Edition is for sale here on craigslist in the humble town of Mt. Union, Pennsylvania near Altoona. Interested? Read on…
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Unrestored Survivor: 1966 Chevrolet Impala
This 1966 Chevrolet Impala is a survivor. It is a one owner vehicle that is unrestored, and its general condition is a credit to its original owner. There is no doubt that it is a car that most people… more»
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Rare Luxury Drop Top: 1939 LaSalle Convertible
Manufactured by Cadillac with all the care and attention to detail that they were renowned for with their own brand, the LaSalle brand was designed to fill a perceived gap in the General Motors line-up. The LaSalle remained in… more»
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Unrestored 1968 Shelby GT500 Headed to Auction!
There are a few iconic names in the muscle car world and Shelby happens to be near the top. Add the name “GT500” and you are talking about one of the rarest and most sought after cars ever built. You’re looking at one of the 1044 real-deal 1968… more»
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California Survivor: 1969 Mercedes 280SE
While I dream of the day my Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16 sedan looks as good as this 1969 280SE, I’ll just enjoy sharing photos of what looks like an incredibly nice California survivor. This example wears low mileage of just… more»
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Garage Art: 1955 Kleinschnittger F125 Microcar
When I first took a gander at this unusual Kleinschnittger F125, I called it a kiddie car; turns out, I was wrong. This is actually considered a microcar, powered by a single-cylinder two-stroke engine. While it only packs five b.h.p.,… more»
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Super Rare Mazda Miata Coupe!!?
For decades, British manufacturers were the kings of building small 2-seater convertibles. Japanese companies tried to gain a foot-hold into this market, but their success was extremely limited. That all changed with the launch of the Mazda MX-5, or… more»
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Big Nash, Little Cash: 1928 Nash Special Six
Unlike me, the seller says that this 1928 Nash Special Six is in “great shape for the age. Most of it is there and was running last year. Been stored inside the last few years.” Again, all pretty much… more»
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250k Mile! 1969 Chevrolet Caprice
We here at Barn Finds, and many of you at home reading, see low-mileage this and rare-that all the time. How often do any of us see a 50-year-old car with 250,000 miles on it that isn’t also buried… more»
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Ford’s Holy Grail: 1969 Ford Torino Talladega
If any of you are Ford fans or NASCAR fans, or just fans of incredibly rare cars, this 1969 Ford Torino Talladega is hard to beat. It’s a true Holy Grail for any serious collector or fan. It can… more»
