I’ve always been a fan of the Maserati Merak, but these cars have gotten expensive and hard to find. The styling isn’t for everyone, but I like it, even with the rubber bumpers. The seller has known the car… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Designer Car? 1972 AMC Hornet Sportabout
There have been many trends through time, such as “Members Only” jackets, “Aigner” purses, and even trendy designer snow boots. For whatever the reason, some things just happen to wind up as “designer” items, even automobiles. Although I am… more»
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Two Owners And 60,000 Miles: 1955 Buick Special
With great style, a nail head V8, and a 3 speed manual transmission, this low mileage Buick Special looks like a great driver quality project. Having only been a two owner car in its lifetime, the seller is claiming… more»
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Super Suburban: 1954 Plymouth Plaza Wagon
With the Korean War in the rearview mirror and government restrictions lifted, Plymouth had high hopes for it’s mildly-redesigned 1954 models. This 1954 Plymouth Plaza Wagon, or Suburban Wagon, is a two-owner Colorado car and it’s still in Calhan, Colorado…. more»
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Diamonds are Forever: 1947 Diamond T 306 Truck
Diamond T trucks were known for their styling and features and were often called the Cadillac of trucks. This is a very original old Diamond T is on its third owner. It’s said to have only 10,000 miles, but… more»
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Low Miles, Original Owner: 1988 Nissan 300ZX
For a vehicle that can still be found in salvage yards and on craigslist – despite its generation’s production ending decades ago – the Z31 chassis Nissan 300ZX is incredibly hard to find in decent condition. Usually, when there’s… more»
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400/4 Speed Survivor: 1971 Pontiac Firebird
The second generation of the Firebird was equally as appealing as the 1960’s cars, although these early 1970’s cars seem not as common to find in survivor condition. This ’71 model packs a 400 cubic inch v8 and a… more»
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Disco Isn’t Dead: 1977 Plymouth Sport Fury
Regularly typecast as police cars for television shows, the Fury also has a “sporty” side. This 1977 Sport Fury was recently used in a Valvoline commercial due to its nice survivor appearance, although it looks like it is ready… more»
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Surfin’ Safari: 1979 Pontiac LeMans Wagon
Ok, this is the last wagon, at least for today.. (hehehe.. wringing hands..).. This 1979 Pontiac LeMans Safari Wagon is being listed for “the last time” and if there are no takers at their incredible and unmet opening bid of… more»
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6-Cylinder 4-Speed? 1976 Ford Pinto Wagon
It’s Wacky Wagon Wednesday here at Barn Finds! Here’s another example, this one is a 1976 Ford Pinto Wagon. Other than that dent on the LF fender it looks like a doozy, as far as Pinto Wagons go. It’s hard… more»
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Barn Find: 1985 Chevrolet Caprice Wagon
The seller calls this 1985 Chevrolet Caprice Wagon a “barn find”. That must have been one fancy barn to have a top of the line Chevy Caprice wagon sitting in it. There is no mention of how long it… more»
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1987 Shelby GLHS Survivor: Black Beauty!
Having owned a regular, non-turbo Shelby Charger at one point and enjoying it a great deal, I vividly recall the first time I saw a GLHS and was blown away by it. If you share those feelings, you can… more»
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Father and Son Pair: Mercedes 300SL Gullwing & Roadster
Talk about a family with good tastes: this pair of Mercedes 300SLs, one a Gullwing coupe and the other a Roadster, have been in the same family ownership for 60 years after originally being purchased by a father and… more»
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Must See: 1948 Studebaker Champion Regal Deluxe
This Champion isn’t a “must see to believe”, it’s a must see before you can buy it. The eBay posting for this Studebaker is the first time I remember seeing an ad where they will not sell you the car unless you… more»
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5,800 Miles From New: 1991 GMC Syclone
Florida is a bit of a destination for yours truly, both as a vacation and eventual residence. The climate, low taxes, and year-round car scene all check my boxes for a suitable zip code, but there’s also a strong… more»
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Two-onados: 1966 Oldsmobile Toronados
The 1960’s brought about many cultural changes, innovations, and designs. The 1966 Toronado was definitely an interesting car with its styling and humongous front wheel drive V8 heart. This first year car is a relatively solid example that runs and… more»
