A while back, we coined the term “restovivor” for a car that had a lot of original components, but wasn’t a “survivor”. Usually that means a car’s been painted, like this one, and sometimes it can be interior work… more»
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88,000 Mile Carport Find: 1971 Mustang Convertible
At first glance, this Mustang convertible looks like a wonderful example of the largest ponycars, and even upon closer examination it seems like a pretty nice cruiser. It’s for sale here on eBay where bidding is currently at only $1,025… more»
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Nice One! 1969 E-Type With AC & A 4-Speed
I can hear the naysayers now: “It’s not a Series I”, “The body isn’t perfect”, “It’s white”, “It’s not a drop head!” My answer: I don’t care, it’s an E-Type that appears to need very little if anything to… more»
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39,000 Miles? 1971 Chevrolet Malibu
This 1971 Chevrolet Malibu is said to have only 39,000 original miles, and apart from the passenger door repaint obvious in this picture, is said to be wearing its original paint! It’s located in Joliet, Illinois and is listed for… more»
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Tempting Me: 1961 Jaguar Mark IX
Normally I’m a little scared about buying a car from a salvage auction house, especially sight unseen. This is no exception, but darn, this car is tempting! If you’ve read my posts for a while, you know my wife… more»
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Solid Find! 1968 Mercury Cyclone
Yes, it’s a little rough. However, the vast majority of this car seems pretty darn okay to me. And, being the unusual car liker I am, I’ve always been intrigued by the Mercury Cyclone versus the Ford Torino (nothing… more»
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The Best Pinto Of The Bunch?
As I’m sure you’ve noticed, this is the third Pinto we’ve featured recently. Sometimes cars just appear in runs–I’ve got theories why–perhaps seeing a car for sale similar to one they have at home stimulates someone to proceed… more»
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Down In The Mouth? British Toronado Find
Looking a little bit dingy, this 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado is another car found by reader Dik S. and is also located in the United Kingdom, in this case Rotherham. It’s listed for sale here on eBay, and interestingly enough,… more»
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Across The Ocean: U.K. Continental Mk. II
It turns out our friends on the other side of the ocean like 1956 Continental II’s as well! Thanks to international Barn Finds reader Dik S. for sending us this great find. Remember, you can send your finds to… more»
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Stored For 40 Years! 1956 Continental II
After 40 years of dry storage and some “restoration work”, this 1956 Continental II is being sold here on eBay. Bidding is currently below $2,400 and naturally the reserve hasn’t been met at that price. The car is at… more»
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1959 H Modified Special Find!
H Modified was a sports car racing class that encouraged a lot of creativity in the 1950s and 1960s, and this car is a great example. Limited to only 750 cc engines, they were all about weight, low aerodynamic… more»
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Do Your Thing! 1970 VW Beetle
Despite being the victim of a poorly maintained clear coat paint job, this 1970 Volkswagen Beetle seems to be a perfect candidate for a daily driver classic. Beetles still have the same things going for them that they had… more»
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Supercharged V12! Modified 1939 Chevrolet
It’s not every day you find a supercharged Allison V12 in anything short of a World War II airplane–but finding one in a 1939 Chevrolet was a real surprise! This extremely unusual hot rod is located in Vermontville, Michigan… more»
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Kid-Powered Barn Finds For Under Your Tree!
One thing many collectors have discovered is that barn finds come in smaller sizes, too! Looking through eBay this morning led to some really neat discoveries–perhaps some of you have grandkids like I do, and what better way to… more»
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Want A Vintage Sports Car Company For Christmas?
I’m hoping some of you, like me, remember the Willow. It’s a kit car that originated in 1979, and I remember when the magazine articles first came out about it–I was in love! A gentleman by the name of… more»
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Christmas Treasures: Vintage Matchbox Ornaments
In 1994 and 1995, Matchbox made sets of commemorative 1930s Austin 7 vans to celebrate Christmas. Each one is equipped with a loop on top so that they can be used as ornaments. They immediately became collectors’ items and of… more»
