While we’re all generally impressed by survivor-grade vehicles, it’s particularly impressive when the vehicle in question is fairly plane-jane. The logic here is that an ordinary vehicle is far more likely to be abused, or kept in average condition… more»
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Power Pack V8: 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air
Chevrolet redesigned its automobiles for 1955 and introduced a small-block V8 that would help usher in performance for stock street cars. The stylish Bel Air Sport Coupe would be quite popular, and you could get one with the “Power… more»
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BF Auction: 1986 Puch Maxi Sport LS 2
Austrian moped maker, Puch, offered many models of these small pedal-started motorcycles beginning in the early-1950s and they were popular well into the 1980s. After that, the company was squeezed out of the market due to intense competition and… more»
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Cheap Project: 1970s Muskin Tri-Cat
We’ve seen many three-wheelers here on Barn Finds over the years, even a few of this genre, as in not an ATV or ATC from a Japanese manufacturer, but almost homemade-looking fiberglass-body models with a rear engine. This one… more»
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Lost Storage: 1964 Pontiac Bonneville Drop-Top
The Bonneville was a staple in the Pontiac lineup from 1957 to 2005 and was usually the top-of-the-line offering. The cars were redesigned in 1961 through 1964 and the latter editions of the Bonneville rode on a three-inch longer… more»
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Low Miles: 1973 Mercury Cougar Convertible
The Mustang was a wild success from the get-go, so it wasn’t long before Ford granted Mercury’s wish for a pony car of its own. The Cougar, in development since 1964, was launched for model year 1967 as a… more»
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Two Owner Survivor: 1974 Dodge Challenger
Some sellers patch up a classic before placing it on the market, hiding its history under fresh paint. That isn’t the case with this 1974 Dodge Challenger. It isn’t perfect, but that is part of its attraction. It wears… more»
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Mini Muscle Machine: 1977 Chevrolet Vega GT
If you missed your chance to drive a mini-GT car years ago, here’s a 1977 Chevrolet Vega GT available on ebay. It’s a sharp looker, as we’ll discuss below, but the value is your guess. At the moment, it… more»
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BF Auction: 1960 Mercedes-Benz 190b W121 “Ponton”
There are two ways an owner can choose to tackle restoring a beloved classic. The first is to proceed cautiously to ensure the restoration costs don’t exceed the car’s potential value. The other is to throw caution to the… more»
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Spotless Survivor: 1996 Buick Roadmaster Estate
I am a late convert to the world of the Station Wagon. I had always believed owners purchased them out of necessity and not by choice. How wrong I was! I received one as a company car, and only… more»
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Only Needs A Top: 1941 Lincoln Continental Convertible
This 1941 Lincoln Continental Convertible is for sale here on eBay in Jacksonville, Florida. It’s a beautiful car, needing only minor work, and bids are currently hovering around $9,000 with the reserve not met. With just 1,250 of these… more»
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Rare Oddity: 1956 Gebruder Verga Coupe
To paraphrase Sir Winston Churchill speaking of the Soviet Union in 1939, here we have a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside of an enigma. This car – for sale on The Samba – is a Volkswagen-based coupé built… more»
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Low Mile Survivor: 1975 Chevrolet Cosworth Vega
Chevrolet built more than two million of their first subcompact, the Vega, in the 1970s. But you don’t see many of them these days because they were throwaway cars that had growing pains from the beginning. Collectability of the… more»
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Solid Driver: 1971 AMC Ambassador Brougham
Tackling a restoration project is enormously satisfying, but it isn’t an undertaking open to every enthusiast. Lack of appropriate skills, workshop space, or time can make it unachievable, and some people walk away with their dreams of owning a… more»
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31k Original Miles: 1973 Pontiac Luxury LeMans Colonnade
The Pontiac Luxury LeMans Colonnade was a one-year-only model for 1973. Sales results were respectable but probably not all that the company hoped. This one is an original survivor that presents well. It has no pressing needs beyond a… more»
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41k-Mile Survivor: 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle Mailbu
The seller of this 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu says you’ll never run across another example that’s still as original as his, and from what I can tell this one really does seem to have what it takes for the… more»
