In the Volkswagen world, there’s a wide variety of factions reflecting each members’ preferences for different eras and models. It’s really no different than any other marque, but the VW crowd really does splinter off into some interesting subcategories…. more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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26k Original Miles: 1987 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS Aerocoupe
It is a well-worn cliche that racing improves the breed. It is also true in many cases, with buyers often reaping the benefit of lessons learned on the track. Such is the case with this 1987 Chevrolet Monte Carlo… more»
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1 of 5 Big Bad Orange: 1970 AMC Rebel Machine
One of the rarest of the mid-size muscle cars of the 1960s and 1970s was the AMC Rebel Machine. It was only produced for one year (1970), and estimates are that the number of assemblies was in the low… more»
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Original Survivor? 1963 Chevrolet Nova SS
Chevrolet added a second compact, the Chevy II, to its ranks in 1962. That gave the manufacturer two players in the growing small car market. Unlike the Corvair, which had a rear-mounted, air-cooled engine, the Chevy II was the… more»
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Future Collectible? 2000 Honda Insight 5-Speed
The word unusual doesn’t begin to describe what has been called the first gas-electric hybrid vehicle in the United States, the Honda Insight. It’s tiny, it’s a two-seater, it has rear fender skirts, and it’s available with a five-speed… more»
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One-Owner Survivor: No-Reserve 1972 Chevrolet C10
If you’re like me, you’ll never get tired of seeing old farm trucks on the pages of Barn Finds, and we like them all the better when they’re of the one-owner variety. This 1972 Chevy C10 was bought new in Denver,… more»
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Desert Survivor: 1994 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
Some of Ford’s advertising referred to the new Explorer as a “Compact Utility” rather than a Sports Utility Vehicle. Whatever it was or still is, at the time it was somewhat revolutionary. This 1994 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer Edition… more»
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Still in Service: 1982 GMC 7000 4×4 Wildland Fire Truck
Fire trucks don’t usually show up in the classifieds as ready-to-work, privately owned rigs, but that’s exactly what makes this 1982 GMC 7000 4×4 Wildland Fire Truck stand out. Offered for sale in Hamilton, Idaho, this heavy-duty GMC isn’t… more»
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Refurbished Twin-Track: 1973 Raider 34TT
As I sit here and log into Barn Finds this snowy morning to check the tips page, literally drinking coffee from my Raider Twin-Track coffee cup, what should pop up but this 1973 Raider 34TT twin-track snowmobile tip! This… more»
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BF Auction: 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 Time-Capsule
This incredibly preserved 2003 Dodge 1500 out of Louisville, Kentucky, reads like a true survivor story—and the details back it up. Offered with a clean title and showing just 18,588 miles, this pickup has remained with the same family… more»
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One Owner Survivor: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Many enthusiasts believe that the 1963 model year was when the Chevrolet Corvette came of age. The company introduced the C2, featuring a dramatic new body and significant mechanical changes that transformed the car’s road manners and handling. This… more»
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389 Tri-Power: 1962 Pontiac Bonneville
The horsepower race was on in earnest during the 1960s, with the decade’s early years setting the scene for what was to come. This 1962 Pontiac Bonneville perfectly demonstrates the emerging trend, with its engine bay housing a 389ci… more»
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Trophy Winner: 1979 Chevrolet Camaro
This 1979 Chevrolet Camaro is a genuine survivor that wears that badge proudly. It isn’t perfect, but the seller states that it has accumulated show silverware due to its originality. It seems to be no idle boast, since they… more»
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Pearl White Pioneer: 1957 Chevrolet Corvette SS Styling Car
Few Corvettes spark as much conversation as this 1957 Chevrolet Corvette SS Styling Car, a highly unusual and historically important example that blends production Corvette roots with concept-level ambition. Listed on eBay by Corvette Mike in Anaheim, this Pearl… more»
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Shadow Grey Survivor: 1970 Chevrolet Camaro RS
Second-generation Camaros are finally getting the recognition they deserve, and survivor-grade cars like this 1970 Chevrolet Camaro RS help explain why. Listed here on eBay with just 52,581 miles, this split-bumper RS presents as an honest, well-kept example that… more»
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Same Owner 52 Years: 1971 Dodge Charger 500
Chrysler redesigned all of its mid-sized B-body cars in 1971. That included the Dodge Charger, which had a highly successful second-generation run from 1968 to 1970. The cars had an all-new look and sales more than doubled from 1970… more»
