The seller has some high praise for this 1982 Chrysler LeBaron wagon, which does appear quite nice with incredibly low mileage of just 20,500. The asking price of $7K seems fair for a survivor wagon like this one, but… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Reasonably Priced Runner: 1949 Kaiser
Is it really possible to find an old rust free driver in decent condition for $4,000? This Kaiser listed on craigslist might just fit the bill. It’s located in Napa Valley in Geyserville, California. This Kaiser is has been… more»
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Warts And All: 1966 Lincoln Continental Coupe
Hi, folks – let’s try this again. On my last post about this car, my 1966 Lincoln Continental Coupe, I threw it out there at the last minute that I was going to sell it in the last part… more»
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Oh, So Pretty: 1974 Chevrolet Step Side Pickup
Step side trucks are the most sought after body styles for vintage trucks, with short beds taking second place, and long beds a distant third. In addition to being visually pleasing, they are usually easier to drive due to… more»
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Mid Engine Mystery Machine: 1988 Pontiac Fiero
OK. I am going to need the help of Barn Finds readers who are Fiero experts on this one. Obviously, it is a Fiero. It is a 1988 model, and it has a V-6. The seller identifies it as… more»
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Euro Delivery Survivor: 1980 BMW 320i
As many of you know, I own a Euro-market 1980 BMW 320 that is part of the E21 chassis family. This clean 1980 320i is an American-market model, complete with a fuel-injected four-cylinder and huge U.S.-mandated safety bumpers. It… more»
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Indy Pace Car Edition: 1992 Cadillac Allante
The ongoing dialog about Pace Cars hasn’t changed: most cars are simply dealer dress-ups that barely resemble the car that actually paced the field, and have no real connection to the vehicles that ran on the track. Same story… more»
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39K Miles From New: 1987 Honda CRX
First-generation CRXs aren’t necessarily as loved as the CRX that followed in the late 80s, but finding an unmodified survivor is often just as difficult. This 1987 CRX isn’t the hot-hatch Si; it doesn’t even have a manual transmission…. more»
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Diff Shields Included: 1991 Chevy S10 Baja
Today, you can walk into a Chevrolet dealer and order up a new Colorado pickup with the ZR2 package, which adds some serious offroad hardware. You could make a similar move in 1991, by checking the “Baja” box on… more»
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Scotty G’s Garage: 1966 Lincoln Continental Coupe
I still haven’t found an E! In case any of you remember this car from about three months ago, this is the 1966 Lincoln Continental Coupe that I found in New Jersey and picked up back in June. I… more»
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Mountain Garage Find: 1958 Morgan Plus 4
What I would have given to have been the one to come across this Morgan Plus 4 in the previous owner’s remote mountain garage. While it wasn’t found in a barn, it’s definitely an amazing and highly original find!… more»
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Hemi Powered: 1962 Daimler DQ450 Limo
Here we have almost 18 feet of British luxury, almost 2 feet longer than the Majestic Major upon which it’s based. In 1962 it was less than half the price of any Rolls Royce limo. They are said to handle very… more»
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Aircraft Hangar Find: 1987 Porsche 930
Few cars scream ’80s excess louder than the original Porsche 930, the turbocharged supercar that frightened road test editors and track day enthusiasts from its introduction to the present day. Valued have been rising, and this example here on eBay was… more»
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How They Used To Be Found: 1968 Camaro Convertible
Some of you may have noticed that I have attended a lot of car shows and frequent local cruise ins. It is a lot of fun seeing what might turn up, or what won’t turn up. It used to… more»
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RHD and 4WD: 1988 Toyota Corolla Wagon
A few months ago, I had the pleasure of meeting one of more established importers of Japanese-market vehicles to the U.S. He specialized in Mitsubishi-branded military Jeeps, but also had an eye for other unusual JDM cars and trucks…. more»
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Bullfighter Survivor: 1974 AMC Matador
While this car didn’t actually fight any bulls, many matadors have, but likely none of them were cars. Matador sedans of this vintage were favorites of police forces across the United States and Canada for many years as they… more»
