Sometimes when watching the collector car auctions on television it’s easy to start thinking that the collector car hobby has left the common person behind. Then I run across a car like this and I’m reminded that there are… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Seventies Survivor: 1977 Pontiac Can Am
Just a few weeks ago I wrote about a 1977 Pontiac Can Am that was in dire need of a full restoration. The one submitted by reader Pat L. and found here on Craigslist in Green Bay, Wisconsin is the complete… more»
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Work Left To Do: 1954 Ford C600 Truck
One of the sadder parts of this gig is seeing the low prices and lack of interest in heavy duty and/or commercial vehicles that enter the collectible vehicle market. While a few get restored, and an ever-increasing number get… more»
Reader Ad: 2010 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1
Not only is this C6 Corvette a like new low mileage car, but it’s a supercharged ZR1! There’s a reason this car was known internally as the Blue Devil, with its supercharged 6.2 liter V8 it was a serious… more»
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Low Mileage Rotary: Preserved 1982 Mazda RX-7
The first-generation Mazda RX-7 remains one of the best values out there in vintage Japanese sports cars, with great looks and a memorable powerplant under the hood. They don’t often fall into the pile of modified cars that get… more»
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So Fine 409: 1964 Chevrolet Impala SS
Before the era of big-block Camaros and Chevelles, Chevy fans seeking high performance in a passenger car package opted for full-size cars equipped with 409 cui V8 engines. Drag racers favored the lighter and more rigid two-door sedan Bel Air… more»
Reader Ad: 1989 Ford Taurus SHO
There’s no doubt in our minds that the original Taurus SHO will be a desirable collector’s item in the near future, well at least for well sorted low mileage examples. Robert H’s 1989 is the right year with the… more»
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Preserved Special Edition: 1979 Datsun 280ZX
Near as I can figure, this is a “Black & Gold” edition of the celebrated Datsun / Nissan 280ZX. There were numerous special editions floating around in the 1980s for Nissan’s halo car, but the Black & Gold moniker… more»
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15k Mile Survivor: 1964 Dodge 880 4-Door Sedan
This Dodge 880 4-Door Sedan is an outstanding survivor with just over 15,000 original miles on the odometer. The seller states that it was stashed away for decades and is unrestored and in mostly original condition. The only parts new… more»
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Snowbird Survivor: 11K Mile 1986 Honda Accord
Oh boy, this 1986 Honda Accord hatchback brought back some memories. My first car that I drove to school all by myself was my mother’s retired 1987 Accord LX-i sedan. These were the days when Honda was building cars that… more»
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Cherry Survivor: 1986 BMW 325es
Most E30 BMW enthusiasts (like myself) get excited about an original Sport package car, denoted by the letter “S” on the end of the badge. This 1986 BMW 325es is such a car, but it’s arguably harder to find… more»
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Parked Since 1981: 1952 Mercury M1 Barn Find
Occasionally we come across cool finds that just have me wondering how they could stay in a barn for so long! In this case we have a rare Canadian pickup (yes, I know we posted one less than a… more»
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Rising From The Ashes: 1961 Dodge Dart Phoenix Convertible
Fresh from a 30+ year sleep in storage, this 1961 Dodge Dart Phoenix is located in Klamath Falls, in beautiful but somewhat remote south-central Oregon. It’s listed here on Craigslist with an asking price of $14,000. Thanks to Wayne A…. more»
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Rust-Free Repaint: 1976 AMC Gremlin
When we find survivor-grade cars that have been repainted, it’s sometimes easy to make the assumption that the car will disappoint in other areas, i.e. the interior or the chassis. The seller of this 1976 AMC Gremlin claims he… more»
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1 of 400: 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme GT
Barn Finder Rocco B referred this 1988 Cutlass to us and I would like to take the opportunity to thank him for that. Advertised for sale here on Craigslist is this Olds. Located in Weaverville, North Carolina, it comes… more»
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Grandfather’s Car: 27k Mile 1967 Chevrolet Impala
I love big cars. I can’t hide from it because they were a part of my childhood. Even growing up in Australia dad owned a number of different American Fords including Fairlanes, Galaxies and Thunderbirds. I know that this… more»
