This 1958 VW Beetle is listed by the seller as a preserved California example, sporting the requisite amounts of patina that has become synonymous with the air-cooled rat rod crowd. Although this rough exterior seems too good to be… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Options Are Everything: 1973 Corvette 454 Convertible
Options are everything when considering a vintage Corvette. The difference between a base engine car with an automatic and little else and either a fully optioned or ordered for competition car is considerable. Sadly, as the seventies wore on,… more»
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BMW Fighter: 1975 Chevrolet Nova LN
It’s hard to believe now but 1975 was a turning point for both GM and Ford. GM was offering up this 1975 Chevrolet Nova LN for buyers wishing to buy American but have a more European experience. This example… more»
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Vista Cruiser Cousin: 1965 Buick Sport Wagon
As a fan of sporty cars and wagons, a car like this 1965 Buick Sport Wagon seems like the best of both worlds. It’s almost like the old Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup commercials, “You got sport on my wagon!”… more»
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Granite State Tradition: Annual Boat & Auto Auction
In what has become somewhat of an annual tradition, a group of boating and car enthusiasts in New Hampshire host an annual auction with a surprisingly good assortment of classic automobiles for sale. There’s also a healthy selection of… more»
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Big Fish: 1967 AMC Marlin
The Marlin was hatched during the second age of the fastback. What began as the Tarpon based on the compact Rambler American in 1964 became the Rambler Classic based Marlin in 1965. For the 1967 model, the Marlin moved up to… more»
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Estate Sale: 1970 AMC Hornet
Does this car look familiar? The photos have an eerie washed-out look to them but man, what a car! Yes, I’ve said that before about this 1970 AMC Hornet, it was featured on Barn Finds last July. Now it’s… more»
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3,032 Miles From New: 1980 Triumph Spitfire
I recently came across perhaps one of the best Triumph Spitfires left in existence when flipping through the March edition of Thoroughbred and Classic Cars magazine (guilty pleasure – great content if you’re a reader). They have a monthly section that amounts… more»
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Pair Of No-Miles 1980 Chevrolet Pickups
These two 1980 Chevrolet pickups were said to be found on a farm in a “well sealed barn” in Canada. They are essentially new trucks with virtually no miles and are a little bit of a mystery. The blue… more»
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50th Anniversary Survivor: 1952 Cadillac Coupe De Ville
Parked since the late 1990’s, this Cadillac Coupe De Ville is a sharp looking classic that could hopefully be revived with minimal effort. Thought to be a 50th Anniversary car, this Caddy is certainly worth checking out. With 47… more»
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Loaded 440 V8 Hauler: 1973 Dodge Monaco Wagon
There are wagons and then there are wagons. This 1973 Dodge Monaco Wagon is a wagon-wagon. A wagon lover’s wagon. It’s wagonriffic, it’s.. er.. ok, enough of that. (but, it’s a wagon!) This wagon of wagons is listed on… more»
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Barn Find Conquest: 1962 LaDawri “Ferrawri”
As of recent, I’ve developed quite a soft spot for the quirky Canadian/Californian company LaDawri Coachcraft that produced some amazing fiberglass cars, like the 1962 LaDawri Conquest found here on eBay. Some might be fooled by the original owners… more»
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37,000 Miles And Rust Free: 1976 Buick Century
This design-refreshed third-generation 1976 Buick Century can be found on Craigslist. It’s located in Clearwater, Minnesota with an asking price of $3,500, right in-between NADA’s average and high retail value.
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19,678 Mile Stepside: 1972 Chevrolet C10
The beloved Chevrolet C10 is a truck that has established its place in history from its classic good looks, and length of production. This 1972 Stepside is thought to be a true survivor in what appears to be miraculous… more»
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$5,900 1981 Datsun 720 DX King Cab 4×4
#1,000,001 in Scotty G’s truck series, this 1981 Datsun 720 DX King Cab 4×4 is located in Greenboro, North Carolina. The seller is listing it on eBay with an ambitious $5,900 buy it now price and there is no make-offer… more»
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$3,600 Or Offer: 1963 Plymouth Valiant Signet
Once again I apologize for the quality of the photos. These images were not much bigger than thumbnail size, but this 1963 Plymouth Valiant Signet looked too good to pass up. This one is listed on Hemmings with a… more»
