“Driven only a few blocks to church on Sundays by a diminutive Grandmother…” Oh wait that’s another story, but this 1977 Pontiac Catalina, offered here on eBay has a Buy-It-Now price that will make you spit out your Shasta,… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Out To Pasture: 1973 Camaro Z28
Though most people always prefer first-generation Camaros, I always preferred second-generation cars, especially the chrome-bumpered ones. This particular car is a Z28, and is a desirable chrome-bumpered model. Find it here on eBay in Shoshone, Idaho, with reserve not… more»
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Topless Buick: 1967 Electra Convertible Survivor
Reader Peter R sent us this for a 1967 Buick Electra convertible, so naturally I took the bait. The first thing I noticed when I opened the ad for this big beautiful Buick was that it is missing a… more»
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Mint Low Mile 1995 F-150… With a Plow?
Mint condition, no rust, and low miles are not usually words that are chosen to describe a plow truck, but in this circumstance they offer a very accurate description! Luckily for this 1995 Ford F-150, offered here on craigslist,… more»
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Solano Black Pearl Halo: 1997 Mitsubishi 3000GT VR4
When I was a little kid, my dad told me that in the 1990s he almost bought a brand new Mitsubishi 3000GT, but for one reason or another never bought one. My friend from college drove a 3000GT in… more»
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7-Up Special: 1990 Mustang Convertible
Sometimes things just don’t work out at first, but you can turn lemons into citrus flavored drinks if you try hard. In 1990, Ford worked with the soft drink company that was bottling 7 Up on a promotional deal… more»
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Ran When Parked…in 1964: 1953 Lincoln Capri
Okay, what’s the statute of limitations on “ran when parked”? I’m going to say it’s got to be waaay less than 53 years, which is how long this 1953 Lincoln Capri has been stationary in a New Hampshire barn…. more»
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Family Beauty: 1954 Desoto Firedome Wagon
Are you a wagon fan but can’t seem find the right classic you need? Perhaps you desire a classic station wagon that is more regal and classic than the great muscle haulers of the 1960’s and 1970’s? Well this… more»
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Marky Mark: 1960 Lincoln Continental Mark V
Don’t look at me like that! What an evil grin, I love it. This 1960 Lincoln Continental Mark V looks great in the photos but I’d want to see it in person if at all possible. It looks almost… more»
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Supercab Survivor: 1974 Ford F-100
Coming about as close to a barn find as a vehicle can without actually being found in a barn, this 1974 F-100 for sale here on craigslist for $8,500 or best offer is a beautiful survivor example of a… more»
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9,300 Miles Of Perfection: 1966 Plymouth Valiant
It never ceases to amaze me how some cars are purchased and receive very little use in their lifetime like this ’66 Valiant. Purchased at an estate sale, this crispy clean Plymouth sedan has apparently only covered less than… more»
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Totally Redeem Yourself! 1965 Skat-Kitty
Like my varied and somewhat scattered list of favorite vehicles, I have a pretty eclectic list compiled for my favorite movies. Citizen Kane is my favorite movie and has been for the last three decades – it simply can’t… more»
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Preserved Commuter: 30K Mile Honda Civic
The fourth-generation Honda Civic was arguably the platform that put Honda on the map for good, eliminating any doubt that the Japanese company could build an impressively durable commuter car yet still deliver a highly engaging driving experience. This… more»
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Mystery Pagoda — Less Than 15,000 Miles?
Imagine uncovering a 1971 Mercedes 280 SL in a garage to find it only has 14,600 miles! Great surprise, right? What I don’t understand is why the seller is excited enough to ask a super high price for the… more»
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Big Bimmer, Big Bucks: 1972 BMW Bavaria
How do you know when a higher price than you’re expecting is a sign that a car is increasing in value, and not just a sign that a seller doesn’t really want to get rid of their car but… more»
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Low Mile Twin Cam: 1975 Cosworth Vega
Typically when we discuss a car that has low miles, we are under the impression that the car is in very nice shape. Clean with 12,000 miles, the owner of this Cosworth Vega purchased the car used in 1977…. more»
