I’m always somewhat partial to vehicles from 1962 since that’s also when I was put together in a factory by union workers.. This 1962 Buick Invicta looks like a winner and you can check it out on this Craigslist post. The… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Worth It? 1978 Dodge Lil Red Express
Our feature vehicle for this article is a Dodge Lil Red Express, and if my memory serves me, this might be the third one we’ve seen in the last two months. This 1978 model is listed for sale here… more»
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Flying Wedge: 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda
It has been said on a number of occasions that when William Towns designed the Aston Martin Lagonda, he was locked in a room with a piece of paper, a pencil, and a ruler. The car that resulted contained… more»
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741 Original Miles: 1997 Plymouth Prowler
The Plymouth Prowler continues to fascinate me as a car we, as enthusiasts, demanded Chrysler build, and then quickly lost interest in when it came into production. Some of that blame lies squarely on Chrysler Corp., as the engine… more»
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Original Paint: 1966 Ford Galaxie 500
More often than not, when a barn find car is dragged out into the light of day, time usually hasn’t been kind to the body or the paint, and rust repairs and repaints are common. The seller of this… more»
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Original Survivor: 1947 Dodge Business Coupe
The Dodges of the era that our feature car is from were essentially “no-frills” cars, and this 1947 Dodge Business Coupe is a perfect example. Only available as an option on the Dodge Deluxe Coupe, when new they sold… more»
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Survivor Ambulance: 1970 Chevrolet Suburban
Here is yet another time-capsule grade example of a vehicle purchased for a municipality that apparently saw very little use as a rescue rig. This 1970 Chevy Suburban Ambulance has just 38,568 original miles and was used by two… more»
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One Owner Original: 1975 AMC Hornet
If you found yourself in the market for a midsize sedan in 1975 but didn’t like the looks of the Ford Maverick or Chevy Nova, the AMC Hornet may have been one to consider. In my opinion, the Hornet was… more»
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Rare 4×4: 1989 Chevrolet S-10 Baja Edition
I can’t get enough special editions, 1970s, 80s, and 90s especially. Special or limited editions with graphics packages and other unusual features really turn my crank. They usually don’t do much if anything for performance but as far as… more»
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Low-Mileage V12: 1991 Jaguar XJS Convertible
Despite their horrible reputation for reliability, the Jaguar XJS convertible remains one of the most elegant Jaguars ever made. It’s a shame because its design will likely be remembered as iconic as the E-Type but the build quality will always… more»
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Original Paint? 1949 Buick Super Eight
It is hard to believe that this 1949 Buick spent 30 years stored in an industrial building, but the seller claims that it did, and it seems to have survived this hibernation quite well. It is now up for… more»
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Time Capsule Coupe: 1974 Audi Fox
The owner of this 1974 Audi 80 has done an admirable job of preserving what is a highly obscure model seen in very limited numbers today. With a clean body, slim European-market bumpers and period-appropriate phone dial wheels, there’s… more»
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Plaid Seats: 1980 Porsche 911 SC
When it comes to Porsches, it seems the options list bears less and less meaning as it relates to the final price. If it’s an air-cooled 911, it will hammer home north of $20K provided it isn’t rusty or… more»
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17K Mile Barn Find Survivor! 1979 Ford F150
This forty-year-old truck is the definition of a survivor. Said to have been found in storage with just over 17K original miles on the odometer, this 1979 Ford F150 is up for auction in late October. Found advertised here on… more»
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Blue Plate Special: 1984 Alfa Romeo Spider
While 80s German cars continue to accelerate in price, Alfa Romeos of the same vintage seem like a relative bargain. I’ve been checking out the Milano sedan and the later 164, and despite the upkeep requirements, they seem like… more»
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Twin Turbo Sleeper: 1990 Toyota Cresta 2.5 GT
It’s difficult today to find reasons to get enthused about the vehicles Toyota chooses to sell in the U.S. Looking back at their lineup in 1988 shows a company with a much different focus than they have now, which… more»
