When I first spotted this Camaro Z/28 I couldn’t help but wonder why it only has 37k original miles. Then I read the seller’s description and discovered that the original 302 V8 was damaged and replaced when the car… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Special Order Buckskin: 1977 Chevy Corvette
I’m a sucker for special-order or rare paint colors, and this 1977 Chevy Corvette is such a car. However, the rarity of the paint code may be undermined by the fact it’s not original (based on the seller’s description)…. more»
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Amazing Survivor: 1977 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
This beautiful Camaro Z28 is claimed to have only covered 9,300 miles since new! That’s easy to believe when you look at the photos. This thing looks like it just came out of the dealer’s showroom. As such, the… more»
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Classifieds Find: 1973 Chrysler Newport Survivor
We’ve had some interesting finds showing up in the BF Classifieds lately, like this 1973 Chrysler Newport Survivor. Something like this wouldn’t normally jump out at me, but when was the last time you found a low mileage survivor… more»
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Still Gorgeous: 1940 Ford Tudor Sedan
Automobile design is a fickle thing. Some designs become instant classics, while others flop entirely. Ford had a long string of styling winners. Part of the reason was Edsel Ford’s eye for design and his good sense to hire… more»
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Crate Find: 1977 Triumph Bonneville With Zero Miles!
This auction is for a brand-new, in the crate 1977 Triumph Silver Jubilee Limited Edition bike, literally preserved in its shipping wrapper, never opened. The Silver Jubilee was built to commemorate the first 25 years of Queen Elizabeth II’s… more»
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28,000 Original Miles: 1972 Suzuki LJ10
When I purchased my 1981 Toyota HiAce a few years ago, I may have mentioned the individual I purchased it from maintained about 20 acres of automobiles on his property. The cars and trucks were all in various states… more»
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330-HP 390 V8: 1965 Mercury Park Lane Marauder
Normally when we think of a Park Lane from this era we automatically think of it having a breezeway – operable back window. This 1965 Mercury Park Lane Marauder is an exception. This great looking car is listed on… more»
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The Consequences Of Poor Storage: 1940 Buick Special Sport Phaeton
One of the horrors of this job is seeing how poor storage choices can accelerate the erosion of an otherwise restorable automobile. A perfect example would be this 1940 Buick Special Sport Phaeton for sale on eBay out of… more»
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Jeep Brawn, Nissan Power: 1985 Jeep CJ 10A
The Jeep CJ5 10A was used by the Air Force in the 1980s to drag aircraft around, and is relatively obscure today. They can make for fun projects, thanks to their Wagoneer underpinnings and Nissan diesel powerplants, which gives… more»
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Last Grand: 1977 Pontiac Grand Prix
This is it, the last of what I would call the classic Grand Prix models. Some of you will scoff at that or at any mid-late-1970s cars as being anything even remotely classic but there it is. This 1977… more»
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Too Hot To Last: 1967 Mercury Park Lane Brougham
Look what Matt Williams found us this time! It’s big and red and comes with a cherry on top, or a gumball machine as some would say. And then there’s the patina, plus it’s smaller than a fire engine. Perhaps the… more»
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Fit For A Royal: 1938 Chrysler Royal Business Coupe
With stylishly good looks, and ready to drive, this 1938 Chrysler Royal Business Coupe is a sweet find! In very reasonable survivor condition all you need to do with this one is enjoy it as is, or restore it… more»
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Parked 48 Years: 1942 Ford Standard Business Coupe
Carefully parked in clean and dry storage 48 years ago, this ’42 Ford Standard Business Coupe is a fabulous find that would clean up wonderfully. While this Ford is not a driver, the engine does turn over, and the… more»
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4-Speed Pace Car: 1982 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
The trouble with Pace Cars is to call them “limited production” isn’t really accurate – the only cars associated with an event like the Indy 500 and produced in limited numbers are the typically two or three cars that… more»
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Reader Find: 1981 DeLorean DMC-12
Reader Nick P and his dad are DeLorean fanatics, with several parked in their garage. They recently found the barn find example above and in the process, they discovered why it never hurts to ask! I’ll let Nick tell you the story… more»
