We love it when you readers send us survivor cars like this one-owner 1972 Chevrolet Corvette advertised here on craigslist in Melbourne, Florida. The seller is looking for $25,000 for the car and we have reader Patrick S. to thank for… more»
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Time Capsule! 1970 Dodge Polara Survivor
The 1969 to 1973 Chrysler “C” Body includes at least three personal favorites: the hidden-headlight Plymouth Sport Fury and Chrysler 300 coupes, and the Chrysler Imperial sedans. However this 1970 Dodge Polara makes a sharp contender as well, with… more»
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The Last Dinosaur! 1996 Buick Roadmaster Wagon
One morning, eons ago, the last dinosaur woke up, feeling queasy, nibbled on some tender vegetation, gasped, and keeled over with a tectonic thud. Similarly the Chevrolet and Buick full-size wagons, last of the V8-powered, rear-wheel-drive wagons that defined… more»
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7,900 Mile Barn Find: 1973 Jeep CJ-5
With almost a 30-year production run the CJ-5 is one of the most iconic vehicles to come down the pike. Sometimes they don’t even come down the pike or drive on the turnpike or on any public roads, such… more»
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Mellow Yellow: 1977 Chevrolet Vega
This is one clean Vega, or at least the driver’s side is, that’s the only side that we get a glimpse of, unfortunately. This mellow yellow 1977 Chevrolet Vega is listed on eBay in Montgomery, Texas with a single… more»
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Boost Coupe: 1990 Pontiac Sunbird GT Turbo
I have fond memories of a high school friend who owned a Sunbird GT convertible, a completely accidental find on the owner’s part. It was a winter car to accompany his Trans Am project, and as a Pontiac enthusiast,… more»
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What Was Your First Bike? 1975 Rupp Roadster II
Did you have a mini bike or a motorcycle as a kid? If so, do you still have it? This 1975 Rupp Roadster II is listed on eBay with bids of $1,200 and a full four days left on the… more»
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Parked For 22 Years: 1965 Porsche 356 Cabriolet
This gorgeous 1965 Porsche 356 Cabriolet is a true survivor, parked for 22 years and recently exhumed. As expected, bidding is intense and is already over $60K with eight days left. Said to be a numbers-matching example with under… more»
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Handsome Hatchback: 1973 Oldsmobile Omega
First year cars always get me. Sometimes it’s best to steer clear of them because they had bugs to work out which often took a year or two, and sometimes, they’re worth a gamble. This 1973 Oldsmobile Omega looks… more»
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Iacocca’s Lifeboat: 1982 Chrysler LeBaron Convertible
By 1982, Chrysler was in real trouble financially. Years of mismanagement and quality control problems had taken their toll, and the outside forces of rising fuel prices and double digit interest rates did little to help the situation. Fortunately,… more»
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It Is What It Was: 1965 Ford F100
You’d be understandably mistaken if you looked over the ad for this 1965 Ford F100 pickup here on eBay and thought the pictures were taken in, oh, say 1968. This truck really looks like the low-mileage original it is claimed to… more»
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Too Nice to Donate: 1983 Volvo 240 DL
75 percent of the time, donation cars deserve to be given away, due to absurdly bad running condition, accident damage or undiagnosed no-start issues. But sometimes, we see cars that absolutely could have found a loving home with an… more»
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Diesel Limo: 1981 Mercedes-Benz 300D
Limousines don’t normally get me excited, but this diesel-powered Benz is intriguing. It has only covered 72k miles and the oil burner under the hood ensures that it could cover many more. I’m not sure where I’d store it,… more»
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Faded Glory: 1974 Chevrolet Monte Carlo 454
Just look at this faded red beast! Doesn’t it make you want to grab a rag and polish a spot to see what might be left of the original red paint? Just imagine the person who ordered this, selecting… more»
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Nicest One Left: 1989 Dodge Colt Vista
The amount of Dodge Colt Vistas left on the earth in mint condition has to be in the 10s. I can’t remember the last time I saw one in any form, and this 1989 example is said to be… more»
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Swedish Hippie: 1967 SAAB 95 Wagon
Saabs are, well, different, especially the earlier cars. Barn Finds reader Rocco B found us this interesting Saab 95. It looks more like a candidate for a LeMons race so the first glance is certainly not promising.. It’s listed here on… more»
