75 percent of the time, donation cars deserve to be given away, due to absurdly bad running condition, accident damage or undiagnosed no-start issues. But sometimes, we see cars that absolutely could have found a loving home with an… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Diesel Limo: 1981 Mercedes-Benz 300D
Limousines don’t normally get me excited, but this diesel-powered Benz is intriguing. It has only covered 72k miles and the oil burner under the hood ensures that it could cover many more. I’m not sure where I’d store it,… more»
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Faded Glory: 1974 Chevrolet Monte Carlo 454
Just look at this faded red beast! Doesn’t it make you want to grab a rag and polish a spot to see what might be left of the original red paint? Just imagine the person who ordered this, selecting… more»
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Nicest One Left: 1989 Dodge Colt Vista
The amount of Dodge Colt Vistas left on the earth in mint condition has to be in the 10s. I can’t remember the last time I saw one in any form, and this 1989 example is said to be… more»
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Swedish Hippie: 1967 SAAB 95 Wagon
Saabs are, well, different, especially the earlier cars. Barn Finds reader Rocco B found us this interesting Saab 95. It looks more like a candidate for a LeMons race so the first glance is certainly not promising.. It’s listed here on… more»
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Prime Project: 1963 Porsche 356 B
If you’ve ever seriously considered a Porsche Project, and if you’re as drawn to the wonderful, iconic, bulbous yet sexy 356 B style offered from 1958 until 1963, then you’ll definitely be pulled towards the 356 found here on… more»
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Turbo 5-Speed: 1986 Toyota SR5 Pickup
As I’ve gotten more ingrained within the community of vintage Toyota truck and van owners, I’ve come to the realization that once you get outside the mudding communities, there’s a very welcoming group of enthusiasts who blend classic vehicle… more»
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36k Original Miles: 1985 Ford Mustang GT
Clapped-out foxbody Mustangs are a dime a dozen, but when was the last time you saw a clean low-mileage one? The seller bought this car to perform a Coyote swap, but just can’t bring themselves to do it. That’s… more»
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Rust-Free 4WD Hatch: 1985 Subaru GL
Across the internet and social media groups, I’ve increasingly seen love for old-school Subarus kept in mint condition. The ideal combination is a car with a manual transmission and 4WD, such as this clean 1985 Subaru GL here on eBay…. more»
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Midas Package Survivor: 1980 International Scout
Occasionally, we profile vehicles that blow my mind as to why someone would sell. This Midas-package equipped 1980 International Scout looks like one of those unrepeatable finds that won’t pop up again in one’s lifetime. Still, if the seller… more»
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Time Capsule: 1979 Toyota Corolla
This 1979 Toyota Corolla was hiding out in an Idaho barn after being traded for a tractor a few years back. The seller acknowledges that the term “barn find” gets thrown around a bit too much, but that this… more»
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Tasty Vanilla: 1988 Toyota Camry LE All-Trac
The Camry isn’t exactly on everyone’s cool cars list, at least a standard spec one isn’t. A lot of people blame the Camry for dumbing down vehicles, which is probably more a case of Toyota making them so drop-dead-reliable… more»
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Far From The Family Tree: 1970 Siata Spring
I can relate to this 1970 Siata Spring. Like me, this yellow duckling is by far the ugliest off-spring from a family whose lineage had been beauty, grace, and elegance before it’s arrival. Found here on Craigslist, with thanks… more»
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All The Bits To Build On: 1971 Porsche 911 Targa
Unquestionably, the new Porsche Targa 4 GTS is of the most beautiful cars ever created. The wide haunch rear, the massive rims that show off over-sized disc brakes, and the iconic pop top that allows for the best of… more»
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Cheap Ride: 1983 Honda Civic Wagon
At some point in our lives, at least for most of us, we’ve needed a basic car to serve as cheap, useful transportation – just a cheap ride. It doesn’t get much cheaper than this 1983 Honda Civic Wagon…. more»
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The Last Passenger Pigeon: 1991 Nissan 240 SX
When you speak of Nissan (formerly Datsun) in the company of learned folks, and the subject of sports cars comes up, the discussion inevitably turns to the 240 Z. The original Z car, built from 1970 through 1973, was… more»
