Here’s another crazy find – this is an all-original, rust-free 1975 Buick Century with 26,938 miles on it! This preserved fastback is listed on eBay with bids of just $1,100 as I write this but the reserve isn’t met…. more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Survivor L-Type: 1982 Toyota Supra
This 1982 Toyota Supra L-Type has been garage stored since new, yielding the impressive cosmetic condition seen here. The seller contends that despite the average mileage, the Supra remains in exceptional condition with an aftermarket radio the sole deviation… more»
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Sleeper Potential: 1972 Plymouth Duster
I’m sure there will be a few complaints about what I’m going to suggest for this Plymouth Duster. Rather than give this base level car a complete and expensive restoration, I would turn this into a ratty looking sleeper…. more»
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One Family Survivor! 1976 Pontiac Grand Prix
Purchased by the seller’s Grandfather weeks before retiring to Florida, this 1976 Pontiac Grand Prix seems to have enjoyed a life of garage-kept leisure. Thanks to Rocco B. for spotting this ’70s survivor here on craigslist in Detroit, Michigan where $8,900… more»
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Time Warp: 1973 Plymouth Duster
Is it just a coincidence that Pink Floyd’s “Time” was recorded in 1973 as was the song “Time Warp” in the musical-soon-to-be-movie, Rocky Horror Picture Show – the same year that this time warp 1973 Plymouth Duster was made?… more»
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Original Owner Sale: 1996 Pontiac Grand Prix
Although almost totally forgettable as a car, this 1996 Pontiac Grand Prix is likely one of the best ones left if you’ve got a crush on this generation of GM’s mass market sedan. The listing says it’s for sale… more»
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Garage Find with 16K: 1989 Chrysler TC Maserati
The Chrysler TC by Maserati has been written about in great detail on these pages, better known for being a bit of a sales disappointment, that didn’t stop consumers from buying them at full price and eventually watching their… more»
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42,000 Mile Barn Find: 1979 AMC Spirit
A Spirit is such a positive name, surely nothing can be wrong in the world when a person is driving a 1979 AMC Spirit?! Come on, who’s with me? Actually, I’m a big fan of these cars and this… more»
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Amazing Documentation: 1946 Pontiac Torpedo Convertible
I acknowledged long ago that I have a sickness – I cannot stop shopping for cars. But despite my much-greater-than-normal exposure to online car ads, I’m still amazed by the listing for this 1946 Pontiac Torpedo convertible on eBay. And… more»
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One-Owner Estate Car: 1971 Mercury Cougar XR7
This 1971 Mercury Cougar XR7 is “from an estate and one owner”, according to the seller in Monroe, Washington. They have it listed on Hemmings for $10,000 or best offer and it sure looks like a winner.
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Sno-Commander: 1977 Dodge Power Wagon
After just getting 20-inches of snow not much longer than a month ago, anything snow-related should give me the shivers. This 1977 Dodge Power Wagon Sno-Commander gives me the shivers but it’s because I would love to have it…. more»
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Cannonball Tribute Car: 1973 Dodge Challenger
Brock Yates was nothing if not rebellious. This character trait lead him to create the greatest outlaw road race ever in response to the malaise era of gas lines, fuel economy and safety Nazis. The Cannonball Baker Sea-To-Shining-Sea Memorial… more»
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2,059 Original Miles: 1989 Dodge Daytona
I’m not sure why you’d keep a 1989 Dodge Daytona in a bubble, limiting the mileage to less than 3,000, but this non-Shelby, non-turbo example is exactly such a vehicle. It does come with the preferred 5-speed manual transmission and… more»
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Paw Paw’s Granada: 1978 Ford Granada
This is one nice looking 1978 Ford Granada. I like it even more because the owner is a veteran who is in a VA hospital and his son is selling it on Craigslist for him. It can also be… more»
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The Only One Left? 1954 Datsun 6147
This unbelievably rare ranch sedan/station wagon/pickup is a 1954 Datsun 6147. This ultra-rare double-cab pickup can be found on Craigslist, or here on the CL archive, in the Washington D.C. area and it has an asking price of $20,000…. more»
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A Real Survivor: 1973 Olds 98 2 Door Hardtop
General Motors once advertised the Oldsmobile with the slogan, “This is Not Your Father’s Automobile”. Today, that Oldsmobile might not be your father’s automobile, but instead your grandfather’s! Time moves on and after 101 years Oldsmobile is long gone. By the… more»
