Our intrepid Barn Finds reader Michael has been on the lookout again and has located a real survivor for me to write about, so a big thanks to Michael for that. This 1965 Oldsmobile 442 is offered for sale… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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17K Original Miles: 1977 BMW 630CSI
The E24-series from BMW is one of the most handsome coupe designs the company has created, aside from the venerable E9. However, in recent years, the brand has lost its way (in my opinion) when it comes to building… more»
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2,200 Original Miles: 1991 Mitsubishi 3000GT VR4
2,200 original miles! Wow. When it comes to emerging classics, you’d be a fool not to keep a close eye on Japanese sports cars, both old and new. And I mean real sports cars, not that pain-in-the-rear Subaru XT6 I… more»
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Parade Car: 1979 Lincoln Continental
Just shave the roof off and boom – you have a parade car. That’s what the sellers of this low-mileage Continental did, which I guess is better than having yet another mothballed Lincoln gathering dust on a showroom floor…. more»
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Stored for 31 Years: 1956 Nash Ambassador Custom
If a person wanted to stand out from the Chevy or Ford crowd in the mid-1950s there was hardly any better way to do that than with a 1956 Nash Ambassador Custom like this example listed on eBay in Shelton,… more»
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Stored 50 Years: 1947 Cadillac Fleetwood
After 50 years in storage this ’47 Cadillac Fleetwood has a lot going for it. The seller claims that this Cadillac has 23,000 original miles, has never been restored, and only ever had one owner. Checking out the listing,… more»
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4-Speed No Rust: 1982 Jeep J-10 Honcho
This 1982 Jeep J-10 Honcho was a one-owner truck until the seller bought it recently and is selling it already. This black beast is listed on eBay in Colorado Springs, Colorado with no reserve and the bid is just… more»
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Never Seen Snow: 1967 Mercury Caliente
Being in the upper-Midwest, rusty vehicles are what I remember from growing up in the 1970s and 80s and it’s what I think about most now when seeing an old car or truck. Luckily, this 1967 Mercury Caliente has… more»
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Uber-Rare: 1982 Audi Quattro Turbo Coupe
As a long time Audi owner this car is somewhat of a holy grail for me, and maybe for other Audi owners and fans. This is a rare-in-the-US 1982 Audi Quattro and it’s listed here on eBay with a… more»
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One Of One? 1963 Ford Town Sedan R Code 427 4-Speed
Driven by the “Win on Sunday-Sell on Monday” philosophy, car manufacturers involvement in racing rose dramatically in the early 1960’s. Pontiac was competing with the 421, Chrysler the 413, and Chevrolet had the 409 and later the 427 “mystery motor”…. more»
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Choice Cherokee: 1977 Jeep Cherokee
Winter’s coming. I know, it’s only mid-August and it’s probably as hot and humid as it gets for most of the country, but seeing the photos of this 1977 Jeep Cherokee that were obviously taken in the snowy winter… more»
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Twin Turbo Power: 1987 Callaway Corvette
Corvettes of the 80s tend to be somewhat forgettable; I will, however, make exceptions for the tuner editions, if you will. Greenwood, Callaway and others picked up where General Motors left off to make much-needed improvements to the Corvette,… more»
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Rescue Racer: 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Race Car
Historic racing has grown enormously in popularity over the last decade or so, and potential owners are clamoring to get their hands on these cars to restore and enjoy. Our feature car is one such car. For sale here… more»
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Don’t Call If You Don’t Know: Kellison J6
By any account, the sixties were a pretty wild time for gearheads of every variety. The horsepower war between the manufacturers was out of control, the custom car scene took full flight during the decade, it was a glorious… more»
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Just Like Wheeler Dealers: 1977 Porsche 924
This 1977 Porsche 924 is claimed to be a barn find from Idaho, and shows quite well. The listing is ending later today, and the seller is trying to cash in on the fact that Wheeler Dealers just refreshed its… more»
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Cruising The Coast: 1967 Mustang Coupe
If you haven’t noticed, it seems that the old car hobby is migrating away from full restorations and toward more “run what you brung” driving experiences. These range from simple cruise ins to multi day touring and rallying opportunities… more»
