As faded as a favorite pair of jeans, and probably just as reliable, this 1982 Honda Civic Wagon is almost guaranteed to draw a few onlookers at any gas station or grocery store parking lot. The seller has this… more»
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High Mileage Survivor: 1966 Ford Mustang
If you were around in the 1960s, you probably remember how prolific the original Ford Mustang was. With 1.2 million copies produced in 1964-66, you saw them at every street corner. If you worked at Ford Motor Co., you… more»
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Tucked Away 57 Years: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
This 1957 Chevy Bel Air has been up on jackstands in the seller’s garage for 57 years. That’s since 1969, according to my math. With an empty gas tank and an oil-soaked engine, this car apparently hasn’t moved since… more»
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Small Screen Star? 1984 Chevrolet Corvette
We’re no strangers to cars with celebrity histories at Barn Finds, although some withstand close scrutiny better than others. Take this 1984 Chevrolet Corvette. The plate alone tells the story, with the seller stating that the car was used… more»
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Early Lexus? 1991 Toyota Cressida
The Cressida was Toyota’s top-of-the-line automobile from 1976 to 1992. It had rear-wheel drive, setting it apart from other Toyota cars sold in the U.S. by the time the seller’s 1991 edition was built. The Cressida helped pave the… more»
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Canadian Survivor: 1968 Motobecane SP 94 TT
Canadian = French Canadian in the case of this rarely-seen-in-the-U.S. Motobecane, as in, made in France but located in Canada. I have never seen this model before, and I know it isn’t a big, burly, manly Sturgis-bound motorcycle, but… more»
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1999 Plymouth Prowler With 6k Original Miles!
When manufacturers create “halo” models, the aim isn’t to sell hundreds of thousands of vehicles. They are designed to catch the public’s eye, luring potential buyers into showrooms to purchase more mundane models that generate better profits. Plymouth rode… more»
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54k Original Miles: 1974 AMC Javelin
This 1974 AMC Javelin is an extremely tidy classic with 54,000 miles on the clock. The seller admits it isn’t pristine, but would suit someone seeking a driver-grade vehicle that can be enjoyed immediately. From its classy paint-and-trim combination… more»
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Original LT-1: 1972 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Reading the listing for this 1972 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible suggests that the word “compromise” may not form part of the seller’s vocabulary. They purchased the car twenty-seven years ago, following a fourteen-year search to locate a Red-on-Red C3. They… more»
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20K Mile 6-Speed Survivor: 1991 Chevrolet Corvette
Is there a point at which a car that normally sells for safely under $20,000 has the most ideal combination of features possible that it pushes past the normal value boundaries? That’s the question I often have when looking… more»
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Restore or Preserve? 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix Model J
Survivor-grade classics sometimes leave potential buyers with choices to make. Is preservation the most appropriate approach, or would a sympathetic restoration be a better option? That is the decision facing the new owner of this 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix… more»
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Original Paint: 1978 Pontiac Trans Am
We’re no strangers to Second Generation Pontiac Trans Ams at Barn Finds, with some better than others. This 1978 example will appeal to purists as a numbers-matching survivor wearing its original paint. Its presentation is quite impressive, but there… more»
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60K Mile Survivor: 1996 Saturn SL2
“A New Kind of Car Company,” so boasted GM’s newest division, Saturn, back in 1990. It was also one of GM’s shortest-lived companies, only making it about twenty years before the great carcalypse of 2009 sealed its fate. Today’s… more»
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Smaller Is Better? 1978 Pontiac Bonneville
The Bonneville was a Pontiac staple from 1957 to 2005. They got bigger and bigger as the years went by – until 1977 when General Motors downsized all of its large automobiles. This was in response to the movement… more»
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Shaftie Survivor: 1979 Kawasaki KZ1000 ST
One of three versions of Kawi’s venerable 1,000 series, this is the one I would want, as it’s probably the best all-around model to live with in most situations. This 1979 Kawasaki KZ1000 ST can be found here on… more»
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29K Miles: 2000 Dodge Ram Van 3500 Maxi 360 V8
The perfect vehicle to haul your barn finds home from a vintage motorcycle swap meet. Or even maybe a microcar, if a person were into such things. This 2000 Dodge Ram Van 3500 Maxi is the longest cargo van… more»
