I have to admit – it’s always been a dream. Not to have a “…mobile command center with a controlled environmental room…”, like the 1972 International Harvester found here on Craigslist thanks to reader AMXBrian has, but to retro-mod… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Become a Vanner: 1975 Dodge Tradesman Camper
We do love camper vans here, especially examples like this with some really thoughtful details and nice execution. The Dodge Tradesman 100 began life as a normal passenger van but was then converted via the aftermarket to become a… more»
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The Perfect Pickup? 1970 International 1100D 4×4
Sometimes a vehicle comes along.. who am I kidding, I want everything here, including this great looking 1970 International 1100D 4×4 pickup. This sweet, square truck is posted on eBay with a current bid price of $7,100 and a… more»
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Barn Find with Mods: 1991 GMC Suburban
Looking far nicer than the barn find it was claimed to be, this 1991 GMC Suburban is an understated survivor that’s had some modifications thrown at it since its extraction from the barn. I’ve learned to be OK with… more»
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High Priced Toy! 1962 David Bradley Play-Trac
I say this a lot, but this is another unusual one! Some stealthy Barn Finds reader sent in this tip and didn’t leave their name, thanks! This strange feature is a 1962 David Bradley Play-Trac, which is basically a… more»
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Stock Survivor: 1972 Alfa Romeo GTV
Lately, there’s been a rash of absolute basketcase Alfa Romeos fluttering around eBay, craigslist and other sites. It sort of grinds my gears that, like a dilapidated death trap of a house selling in a Boston neighborhood for $650K,… more»
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Barn Find Binder: 1967 International 1100B
A half-ton pickup is usually more than enough for us weekend warriors, but for those folks who really need a tough truck, something like this 1967 International 1100B probably wouldn’t work. This binder is listed on eBay in Stantonville, Tennessee. The… more»
Reader Ad: 1986 Jeep CJ-7 Laredo
There’s a reason the Jeep is an American icon, they just work. There are countless CJ’s still seeing daily use with hundreds of thousands of miles under their belts. That being said, you never find documented low mileage examples,… more»
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A Real Deal Steal: 1977 GMC Sierra 2500
We all know that four and/or five decade-old pickups are hotter than (insert un-pc phrase here) and here’s another great looking one. This 1977 GMC Sierra 2500 looks almost nice enough to be plucked from an old advertising piece…. more»
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Concord Vs. Hornet: 1981 AMC Concord
It would have been fun to be a fly on the wall in the front offices at AMC when they created this 1981 AMC Concord. “Johnson, why don’t you draw up a Hornet with more chrome, some wheel covers,… more»
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Never This Nice: 1987 Jeep Wrangler
With a new 4×4 in our household courtesy of my wife purchasing a last-of-its-kind Nissan Xterra, complete with skid plates, off-road lamps and a locking diff, my mind has wandered into the need for a suitable 4WD for myself…. more»
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Still Ready To Work: 1946 Chevrolet AK Series
This old Chevy truck might look like it was parked in a field and forgotten, but that isn’t actually the case. It might have been outside, but this truck definitely wasn’t forgotten. According to the seller, this truck has… more»
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Best One Left? 1978 Plymouth Sapporo
Over the last year, more than a few of these captive import re-badged Mitsubishis have popped up for sale, but this stick-shift Sapporo is one of the nicest we’ve seen. Plus, the last few cars were automatics, so the… more»
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Dusty 40th Anniversary: 1993 Chevy Corvette
This is a tale of two Corvettes, apparently, with the 40th Anniversary edition in question seen in one photo shoved into a corner of a garage covered in dust. The lone other photo shows it looking far fresher, as… more»
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Where’s The Grille? 1959 Edsel Ranger
What a great looking car this 1959 Edsel Ranger is. Whether that’s because the seller doesn’t show the famous/infamous center of the grille in any of the photos or not depends on how a person feels about that famous… more»
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16,000 Mile EXPeriment: 1982 Mercury LN7
1982 may not seem long enough ago to be showing cars from that era here, but I’m sure that some of you weren’t even born then. It’s also possible that a person born in 1982 could even be a… more»
