This 1957 Bel Air has said to have been parked in a barn for the past 30 years. It was parked after the engine was pulled out, but the seller doesn’t state as to why the engine was removed… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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A Return To My Youth: 1980 Dodge Mirada CMX
We all have personal connections to cars in our past, and the 1980-1983 Chrysler Cordoba/Dodge Mirada twins figured large in my early driving misadventures. Built by the Chrysler Corporation as a downsized version (I am not kidding here.) of… more»
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It Will Buff Out: 1979 Triumph TR7 Drophead
What’s orange on the outside and blue on the inside? Well, this TR7 listed on eBay is, unless, of course, it’s really red. It’s claimed to have only 17,531 miles and is located in Salem, Oregon. (Anyone who believes this… more»
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Reasonably Priced: 1935 Plymouth Deluxe
There’s not much information and only a few pictures in the listing here on eBay for this old Plymouth so there’s not much to say about it. It is completely original and all the interior parts are included. The $4,000… more»
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Grandpa Owned: 38K Mile 1993 Toyota Tacoma SR5
If you’ve ever shopped used Toyota Tacomas, you clearly know by now their pricing knows no rational boundaries. Used examples with six digits on the odometer still routinely clear $10K, which is why you see clean, low-mileage examples like… more»
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V6 and a 4-Speed: 30K Mile ’78 Olds Starfire
It’s amazing to think how the second generation Starfire could be so different from its forebearer, but it also represented the time in which it was made. Fuel economy was suddenly top priority for the Big 3, and the… more»
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Discerning Tastes: 1978 Cadillac Seville
Cadillac Sevilles are not necessarily high on collectors’ radar as solid investment vehicles, but this example is priced like it will be someday. The $15,995 Buy-It-Now seems lofty, but mileage is surprisingly low at just over 18K original miles…. more»
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Seized Assets: 1984 Honda Civic 1500 S
This 1984 Honda Civic 1500 S is for sale by a storage facility that took possession of the car after the owner stopped paying storage fees. The seller claims the former owner loved this classic Honda hatchback, paying $200/month… more»
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Hess & Eisenhardt Heritage: 1984 Chevy Celebrity
Hobby cars reflect the owner’s interests and obsessions, even if it’s a lowly Chevy Celebrity. Interestingly, this drop-top conversion has an extra dose of history attached to it, as the convertible conversion was executed by a company called Hess… more»
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One Southern Owner: 1974 Volkswagen Thing
Volkswagen’s memorable Thing allowed drivers to experience a little bit of what life was like driving a military-grade vehicle on the road. Ironically, it ended up as the vehicle of choice for beachgoers and outdoorsmen rather than any sort… more»
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Stored Since ’88: 1983 Honda Accord
Said to have covered only 32,000 miles from new, this 1983 Honda Accord hatchback is in impressive condition and loaded up with some rare factory and period options. The car has escaped the plight of many of these early… more»
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Amazing Survivor: 1913 Regal Underslung Roadster
We all get excited when we find a well-preserved 50 year old car. Well, this Regal Roadster is over 100 years old and it appears to all original! It’s only on its third owner and has even been recently… more»
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1997 Camaro SS With Only 12K Miles!
We wouldn’t normally get too excited about a fourth generation Camaro, but this particular one has only covered 12,000 miles since it was built 20 years ago! Someone stashed it away and kept it nice so someone else could… more»
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Swingin’ Survivor: 1974 Dodge Dart Swinger
Though ’70s Mopars have been steadily rising in price, over the last couple of years more and more “less desirable” cars like Dusters and Darts have been coming out of the woodwork. While the potential of Chargers, Challengers, and… more»
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Luxury And Power: 1989 Mercedes 420SEL
I’m sure we all have heard of the mighty Mercedes 450SEL 6.9, which packed an incredible 6.9 liter V8. Sadly, Mercedes only built 7,380 of these mighty Autobahn cruisers. They however received so much acclaim and media attention, that Mercedes… more»
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One Family Survivor: 1978 Chevrolet Impala
When I saw this listing for a 1978 Chevrolet Impala Base, I was curious just how “base” it really was. How base is it? As base as it gets! I first thought this car was missing its wheel covers,… more»
