Here’s a car with a title almost as long as it is. This Imperial is the third car out of the box at this time, behind door number three, as it were. It’s listed on eBay in Los Angeles California… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Behind Door Two: 1965 Lincoln Continental Convertible
Here’s the second car in a box listed on eBay. This Continental was purchased from the first owner in the 1970s and has been stored since 1991. It is original except for one repaint. After fresh gas and a… more»
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Barn Fresh: 1957 Jaguar XK140 FHC
Even if you aren’t a huge Jaguar fan, finding this XK140 FHC in this barn would be one of the most exhilarating experiences ever. It’s been parked in this barn for about 50 years and it looks to be… more»
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X Marks the Spot: 1969 Mercury Marauder X-100
If there was ever a car that tweaked my gizzard, this 1969 Mercury Marauder X-100 is that car. I know, I’m usually a lover of small, often Japanese vehicles, and oddball vintage battery-powered vehicles and other unusual vehicles. But,… more»
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Rent-A-Racer: 1985 Ford Mustang SVO
Some wise older family member once probably warned you against buying a former rental car. “They get abused by people who don’t care about them because they don’t own them,” this sage probably said. Sound advice, and by that… more»
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Hot Wire: 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado XS
GM was the only manufacturer to really embrace full size FWD luxury cars. Ford and Chrysler dabbled with the idea in the 90s, and Ford is still giving it a half-hearted go today, but the General has continually kept… more»
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It Ain’t Easy Bein’ Green: 1975 Chevrolet Vega
To paraphrase the great sage (no pun intended) of our time, Kermit the Frog, It ain’t easy bein’ green. Chevrolet found that out when it produced this car. Well, not this particular 1975 Chevrolet Vega, but, in general, the… more»
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Mind the Beak: 1971 Ford Thunderbird
Edsel, Pontiac, and AMC have nothing on this nose! I think even Barbra Streisand is a little jealous. Beyond the protruding proboscis, these four door Birds are unique and worthy collectibles. Huge V8, room for all your friends, suicide… more»
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$3,300 or Offer! 1987 Dodge Dakota LE
It’s hard to believe that the Dodge Dakota started out being just a little bigger than a small pickup, because everything has been super-sized since this 1987 Dodge Dakota LE came out thirty long years ago. Now, this size… more»
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Pillar of the Community: 1978 Ford LTD
“Car needs nothing” is what the owner says about this giant two-door cruiser. This open-eyed 1978 Ford LTD 2-Door Pillared Hardtop is easy to distinguish from a Brougham or a Landau with its uncovered headlights. You can find this… more»
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$1,795 No-Brainer: 1985 Chrysler Fifth Avenue
Bargain hunters, check out this mind-blowing 1985 Chrysler Fifth Avenue! Sure, it’s from the mid-80s, not exactly the “classic” era, but it’s over there decades old, it’s rear-wheel drive, and it has a V8 engine. ‘Nuff said. This gorgeous… more»
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Rust-Free Survivor: 1974 Dodge Dart Sport
Mid-1970s Dodge Darts and their Plymouth equivalents have long been affordable options for entering the classic car world, especially they pricey world of Mopar. Although 1970-72 Dusters are bringing well into the $10,000s in this condition, as seen here… more»
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Da Vinci Would Have Driven A 1957 Dodge COE
If “Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication” (according to Leonardo da Vinci), then he would have deep reverence for the 1957 Dodge COE (cab over engine). It would be nearly impossible to put less into a vehicle’s cab for operating… more»
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Still For Sale: 1929 Nash Standard Six
This 1929 Nash was featured here on Barn Finds nearly two years ago in February 2016. Since then, the seller has dropped the asking price only $1,000. Found this time for sale here on Hemmings at a price of… more»
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Last Year: 1976 Dodge Dart Sport Trim
With an average of less than 1,400 miles a year since new, this 1976 Dodge Dart in sport trim has barely been used. This era of once-everywhere-but-now-rarely-seen Dart can be found on eBay with a buy it now price… more»
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Demoted, But Still Dandy: 1966 Chevrolet Bel Air
The Bel Air is cemented into the American collective memory as the fancy Chevrolet, thanks to the country’s long obsession with the 1955-57 models, but while that may have represented the model’s apex, it remained in production for a solid… more»
