It seems like panel trucks and vans are becoming more popular as restoration projects over the last year or so. Many businesses like them because they draw lots of attention and aren’t too hard or expensive to maintain. Even… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Real Potential: 1965 Plymouth Barracuda
The Barracuda was introduced in 1964, a few weeks ahead of the Mustang, but wasn’t a big success like the Mustang. The Barracuda looks a lot more like a Valiant than the Mustang looks like the Falcon it’s based on…. more»
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15 Miles from New: Ford Thunderbird Super Coupe
What you’re looking at here is a supposed 15 original mile 1990 Ford Thuderbird Super Coupe 35th Anniversary Edition. The seller is asking for $25K or best offer, which seems slightly out of reach. Still, it’s neat to see… more»
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Blue Chip Car: Low Mileage 1983 Mercedes 300D
We hate to use the same hyperbole as sellers, but sometimes it’s hard not to share in their enthusiasm. This particular car, part of the legendary Mercedes-Benz W123 family, looks everything like the survivor it’s purported to be. With… more»
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Uncooled Bird: 1967 Ford Thunderbird Landau
Ford introduced the fifth generation Thunderbird in 1967. It gave up its last sporty pretensions to become bigger and more luxurious. TheLincoln Continental Mark III is based on the 4 door version. For the first time, there was no convertible… more»
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One Repaint: BMW 2002 Tii Survivor
Check out the bidding on this survivor-grade 1973 BMW 2002 Tii – it’s already crested $20K with more than four days left on the auction. This is the going rate for clean round-taillight 2002s equipped with the hot Tii… more»
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64 Miles From New: 1984 Pontiac Fiero Pace Car
Although this was a case of window dressing on an otherwise ordinary Fiero, the Pace Car variants are still seen fairly infrequently compared to other GM products that had their doors covered in special letters and logos. The Fiero… more»
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The Cordoba Effect: 1979 Chrysler 300 Survivor
There is something about these late ’70s Chrysler 300s that is just special. Yes, they are massive boats with over stuff leather seats and over the top styling, but they are surprisingly fast and incredibly comfortable to drive. This… more»
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Goldie: 1963 Polaris Sno-Traveler K-70D
With probably half of the US population living where there’s at least a chance of snow if not too much snow, not to mention most of Canada and other countries, too, it’s that time of year again on Barn… more»
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Full Sized And Fine: 1967 Plymouth Fury II
What we have here isn’t a barn find, nor is it an exceptionally rare car. The rarity comes in seeing a 50 year old car on a lot amidst other cars only a decade old. This 1967 Plymouth Fury… more»
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6k Miles 1986 Corvette Convertible Survivor
Of all the generations of Corvettes, C4s have long been the least sought after by collectors. While they aren’t the fastest generation, they are actually quite fun to drive! And with the values of earlier cars on a steady… more»
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Late Production Survivor: 1980 VW Beetle Convertible
When it comes to air-cooled Beetles, the most desirable cars are either super early or very late. This 1980 VW Beetle convertible falls into the latter category, seemingly one of the last cars produced and showing all the positive… more»
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Still In Its Crate: Brand New 1980 Honda CBX
The phrase, “new in the wrapper” is an overused idiom that is often pure hyperbole. In the case of this 1980 Honda CBX motorcycle, it appears to be 100% accurate. This six-cylinder motorcycle has never been removed from its… more»
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Beautiful, Cheap Survivor: 1987 Dodge Van
Having owned and driven Dodge vans for all of the 1980s and into the early-90s, this one really caught my eye. Thanks to Matt W. for sending in the tip for this great-looking 1987 Dodge Ram 150! This rust-free… more»
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Easy Being Green: 1969 Chevrolet Impala Custom
It’s amazing to think that gigantic, full-size cars from the Big 3 were once as common on the ground as today’s Camrys and Accords. Caprices and Impalas, LTDs, Furys, and more were the family sedans of the middle class…. more»
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Saved From The Crusher: 1926 314 Cadillac Coupe
This sad looking old Caddy listed on eBay in Livingston, New Jersey has been sitting since 1943. When it was parked, it was just an old used car. Gas was being rationed and big cars like this were often more valuable as… more»
