Some cars are named by the manufacturer to reflect their characteristics or their intended purpose. The Mini and the Land Rover are good examples. Some are named for irony. A good example is the Cony Giant. It does seem… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Spotlessly Clean: 1959 Pontiac Bonneville Hardtop
If appearances count for anything, this 1959 Pontiac Bonneville looks to be one really nice car. Everywhere that you look, the presentation of the car is extremely impressive. From my perspective, this is one of the nicest color combinations… more»
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7,990 Miles? 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28
The owner of this 1969 Camaro Z/28 refers to it as a one owner, low mileage vehicle. The odometer indicates that the car has either covered 7,900 miles or 107,900 miles. The owner is claiming the lower figure but… more»
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Survivor Notchback: 1979 Toyota Celica
There’s been much written about the newest Toyota Supra after its official public debut a few days ago, reminding us that Toyota occasionally built cars that elevated your heart rate. While the first-generation Supra and Celica cars weren’t necessarily… more»
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28k Genuine Miles: 1967 Mercury Cougar
The owner of this ’67 Cougar describes it as an original survivor. While it isn’t perfect, the condition is certainly such that is you were looking for a car to drive and enjoy, rather than a Concours example, then… more»
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77k Original Miles: 1971 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible
With the Winter Solstice now having been and gone in the Northern Hemisphere, the days are getting longer. That means that Spring is just around the corner, and Summer isn’t far away. That makes now a pretty good time… more»
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Numbers-Matching: 1970 Plymouth HEMI ‘Cuda
Are you sitting down? Good. This 1970 ‘Cuda is a car that is likely to make you want to drool over its specification, and possibly go a bit weak at the knees as well. The Galen Govier report confirms… more»
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25 Years of Dust: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible
I’m sure that every person who both reads and writes the articles published here on Barn Finds dreams of the day that they open the doors of a shed or barn, and sitting before them is an ultra-rare and… more»
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Georgia Peach: 1974 Honda Civic 1200
While far from a hot hatch, this 1974 Honda Civic is the desirable non-CVCC version, which featured less restrictive emissions equipment and lighter weight, offering drivers a more sporting experience. While I understand “sporting” is relative, let’s just use… more»
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Rare And Unique: 1959 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz
With only 1,320 cars rolling off the production line, the 1959 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz offered an air of exclusivity when new. Today, that level of exclusivity has grown, as noted Cadillac historian Bill Refakis has been able to confirm… more»
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Cool Kei Car: 1965 Mitsubishi Minica Deluxe
Here’s another one in the Scotty G series of why-do-some-tall-people-like-tiny-cars corner of my cubicle here at Barn Finds. This tiny tot is a 1965 Mitsubishi Minica Deluxe and it’s located in Torrance, California. The seller has it listed here… more»
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60k Mile Survivor: 1960 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz
Purchased recently from an estate, this beautiful Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz has covered only 60,000 miles in its lifetime. Thought to have been a barn find in Minnesota in the 1970’s, and now a barn find that has been parked… more»
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True Survivor: 1973 Pontiac Firebird Formula
The Super Duty Trans Ams of the early 1970s tend to overshadow their Firebird Formula siblings, and rightfully so. But there’s something about the simplicity of those Formulas that makes them unique in their own right. This 1973 Firebird… more»
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53K Original Miles: 1986 Honda Accord Hatchback
Our first cars typically strike a special chord with us, even if the vehicle in question wasn’t particularly memorable. Mine was a 1987 Honda Accord LX-i, similar to this preserved specimen but in sedan form. The hatchbacks are even… more»
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Unrestored Survivor: 1968 Ford Mustang CS
While most of us tend to decry cars that bear some hallmarks of a bigger, badder sibling, without the bite under the hood, I make an exception for some truly rare examples. Take this 1968 Ford Mustang California Special:… more»
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World’s Baddest Camaro? 1993 Callaway C-8
Most of you that are fans of Reeves Callaway probably know him and his company for their high-performance work on Corvettes. However at times they have turned to other vehicles, as witnessed by this extremely re-styled 1993 C-8 Camaro… more»
