It took Henry Ford almost 20 years to move on from the Model T, but when he did he caught up with the advances made in automobiles in the previous decades. Unlike the Model T, the Model A has electrical… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Never Restored? 1930 Ford Model A
With a car as old as this 1930 Model A, it is unlikely that you’d ever find one still with the original owner, if not impossible. This particular example is no exception, minus the fact that it is still… more»
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83 Year Old Survivor: 1935 REO Flying Cloud
REO (Motor Cars not the band) might have gone the way of the dodo bird, but there are still a few of them out there roaming the wide open roads. Reader Jordan K recently discovered this 1935 REO Flying… more»
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Inelegant Survivor: 1979 Dodge 3/4 Ton Prospector
If you haven’t already spent your $1,500 on that Corvette I wrote about recently, how about a pickup? The $1,500 asking price for this old Dodge pickup listed on craigslist is not a great deal, but it’s less overpriced… more»
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45K Mile Survivor: 1989 Ford Taurus SHO
One of my favorite super sedans from the 1980s is the first generation Ford Taurus SHO. More than the second generation models, this early Taurus platform captured why factory-build hotrods are so well-loved: it kept the boring vanilla-wrapper family… more»
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Keeping It Simple: 1971 Chevy Camaro
This 1971 Chevrolet Camaro may not be the most desirable spec model out there, but its high levels of originality and honesty are hard to ignore. Equipped with the 250 cu in (4.1 L) straight-six and a three-speed manual… more»
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1 Of 5 With Hurst T-Tops: 1977 Dodge Diplomat
This Chrysler LeBaron cousin can be found here on eBay with a current bid price of over $3,400 but the reserve isn’t met. It’s located in Frederick, Maryland. This car has an interesting feature, according to the seller, it’s… more»
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$5,500 All-Original K-Car: 1983 Dodge Aries
The early-1980s were such a funny era. I mean, not ha-ha funny although there’s an element of that, too. Funny in that those cars that we always thought would be around would be shown the door and new cars… more»
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Sibling Inheritance: 1984 Chevy Corvette
This 1984 Corvette is equipped with the L83 V8, and a minty interior in a rare-ish color, according to the seller. He inherited the car from his deceased brother’s estate and has made a variety of improvements to render… more»
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24,000 Mile One-Owner: 1984 Maserati Biturbo
Having only been driven an average of 706 miles a year since the one and only owner bought this 1984 Maserati Biturbo new in California, this is one incredible car. It can be found listed on eBay with a… more»
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Restore Or Restomod? 1966 Chevrolet C-10
It’s hard to believe how far prices have come for old vehicles, and this 1966 Chevrolet C-10 short bed pickup isn’t even high compared to a lot of vehicles that we have seen lately. This cool-colored truck is listed… more»
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Only 1,500 Built: 1986 Buick Century Gran Sport
We have gone down the just-because-a-vehicle-is-rare-doesn’t-make-it-monetarily-valuable road many times here at One Barn Finds Tower, and here’s a car that proves that point. This is a rare 1986 Buick Century Gran Sport that can be found here on craigslist,… more»
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Amazing Survivor: 1977 Ford F-150 Ranger XLT 4×4
Sometimes a vehicle comes along.. wait, who am I kidding, I want almost every one of the vehicles shown here, this one in particular! The machine has yet to be invented that can measure my desire for this 1977… more»
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Rare Turbo: 1981 Chevy Monte Carlo
Before the Monte Carlo SS, there was a rare turbocharged model which could pass for a sleeper given the era in which it was produced. This particular example appears to be in fine shape, with some tasteful OEM upgrades… more»
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$12,500 OBO: 1974 Toyota Corolla 1600 Deluxe
With only 19,332 miles, this 1974 Toyota Corolla 1600 Deluxe is one pampered peanut. It can be found on Craigslist, or here on the CL archive, with an asking price of $12,500 or best offer. It seems to be… more»
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Barn Find Survivor MG With 19K Miles
If you’ve never driven an MG Midget, you should. Minimalist motoring at its best — just don’t try to take on an 18-wheeler with one (I speak from experience, here, I lost). This beautiful barn find survivor was found… more»
