I have always wondered by Ford didn’t call the next generation Mustang the Mustang III? Anyone? Hello? Is this thing on? Maybe after a car like this 1974 Ford Mustang II they wanted to go back to a proven… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Mom’s Commuter: Original 1970 Chevy Corvette
We love stories like this: a claimed completely original 1970 Corvette convertible, fresh out of 20 years of storage, retired from duty as the seller’s mother’s commuter car in fair weather. The ‘Vette wears a great color called Daytona… more»
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Triple Threat: 1963 Mercury Comet
Four door sedans often times get a lukewarm reception here at best. Especially meek-looking little cars such as this 1963 Mercury Comet. This one has a surprise lurking under the hood, however. And no, it’s not a V8 but… more»
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34K Mile Survivor: ’92 Dodge Stealth R/T Twin Turbo
A super low mileage Mitsubishi 3000GT VR4 recently sold on eBay, which sent me looking for the next best thing: an equally well-preserved captive import known as the Dodge Stealth R/T. This example has under 35,000 original miles and… more»
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Truckster Survivor: 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser
For many decades the station wagon was a staple of American life hauling families and friends on road trips and to the local grocery store. The gas crisis certainly had a hand in crippling these large machines, but also… more»
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Grandma’s Car: 1981 AMC Concord
A luxury AMC seems almost like jumbo shrimp when we look back on the company and its offerings. This 1981 AMC Concord was meant to be at least somewhat luxurious, certainly much more than the Hornet that it replaced…. more»
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Mighty Mike: 1977 Chevrolet LUV Mikado
We have seen a few Chevy LUVs here over the last few years but I have never seen this model. This is a 1977 Chevrolet LUV with both the Mikado and Mighty Mike packages. This one is going to… more»
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Classifieds Find: 1968 Datsun 2000
Barn Finds reader Rick H. found this 1968 Datsun 2000 in storage where it had been sitting for a year and a half following an estate sale in Baton Rouge, Louisiana – not in a flood area, by the… more»
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#1609 Of 3508: 1975 Cosworth Vega
Even if you’re not a huge fan of the Chevrolet Vega, you have to appreciate the special edition that Cosworth Engineering of England helped create 3508 units of between 1975 and 1976. Number 1609 is found here on craigslist thanks… more»
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Unbelievable Survivor: 1967 Sunbeam Tiger
This 1967 Sunbeam Tiger is listed for $154,995. That’s not a misprint, but this is also one of the most original ones I can recall seeing in the last few years. In general, most of the Tigers we encounter… more»
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Rust-Free 4×4: 1966 International Scout 800
I think that it’s a pretty safe bet to say that we all like Scouts, or most of us do. The rust issue always comes up when they’re shown, but how about a rust-free 1966 International Scout 800? This… more»
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Incredible Original: 1986 Mazda B2000 LX
Vehicles shown here on Barn Finds run the gamut from, well, actual barn finds, to vehicles that have been restored, restomods, crazy customs and so on. I think that one of the most popular categories would have to be… more»
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Splash! Amazing Survivor 1964 Amphicar 770
Jeff recently wrote about a cool little Amphicar which you can read about here. Well, here’s another “Fjord Green” Amphicar and ain’t she a beauty? Well, no, how could an Amphicar be beautiful? It’s called the model “770” because it… more»
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25,000 Mile Pace Car: Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Turbo
There were many renditions made of Pontiac’s venerable Firebird / Trans Am over the years, but one of the more desirable specimens is cars like this one: one of 1,155 white GTAs pulled off assembly lines and outfitted with… more»
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High Desert Survivor: 1970 Chevy C10 Pickup
This 1970 Chevrolet C10 pickup is a claimed high desert survivor, with under 40,000 original miles from new and just one repaint in its original color. The seller indicates he has known about the truck for a while, owned… more»
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Dual Quad Survivor: 1957 Cadillac Eldorado Seville
This old Cadillac is listed on eBay with a Buy it Now price of $20,000. It’s said to be a survivor with only 73,000 miles. It runs and drives well and the engine has been rebuilt. Considering the value… more»
