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»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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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»
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1,800-Buck Truck: 1990 Mazda B2200
Who doesn’t like a cheap pickup? I recently bought one a decade older and about the same size as this one and it wasn’t even as cheap as this 1990 Mazda B2200 is! I really like this truck. It’s listed… more»
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454 And A 4-Speed: 1972 Corvette Survivor
Over the years, I’ve looked at buying a C3 or C4 Corvette, but the vast majority I’ve looked at have had base level engines and automatic transmission. I don’t know about you, but if I’m going to spend the… more»
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Never Go Back: 1972 Mercury Marquis Brougham
When you love big cars and you mean it, this is the kind you buy. Big, black and beautiful. If you don’t love big cars, this one might convert you. It’s a 1972 Mercury Marquis Brougham, with just forty-six… more»
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20 Years of Dust: 1966 Cadillac DeVille Convertible
Isn’t this DeVille beautiful, even with all the dust? Can you imagine cruising in it with the top down this summer? There’s no AC, so hot days won’t be much fun. The third generation DeVille has the same wheelbase… more»
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Preserved SR5: 1983 Toyota Pickup
I visited my 1981 Toyota HiAce project recently, and found myself slipping further into a deep fascination with vintage Toyota vehicles. I’m practically rethinking my years of scoffing at older ‘Yotas as the transportation of people who simply wanted… more»
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Ahoy! 1973 Buick Riviera Survivor
The 1971 to 1973 “boat tail” Buick Rivieras were controversial both at the time and in the present day. While some enthusiasts love the distinctive rear styling as envisioned by Bill Mitchell and executed by Jerry Hirshber, others find… more»
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36,428 Mile Survivor: 1966 Ford Galaxie 500 Convertible
My well-known weakness for large convertibles has me following this auction here on eBay, despite the fact that I know it will end up way out of my price range (and I’m not helping by posting it on Barn… more»
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Blank Canvas: 1969 Dodge A108 Corey Cruiser
Dodge A100’s were already great vans, and comparable to the Volkswagen Van in a camping arena. But Corey Cruiser upped the ante with this safari styled roof and camper conversion. This Dodge came from the desert, so the body… more»
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Hidden Away 20 Years: 1939 Pontiac Deluxe 6
After being tucked away in storage for 20 years, this tidy example of a ’39 Pontiac Deluxe is up for sale. Previously owned by a school teacher who used it as a daily driver around town, this Pontiac had… more»
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Nocturne Blue Beauty: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am
You don’t have to be a fan of the late ’70s Pontiac Trans Am to appreciate how great this one looks in its Nocturne Blue paint! The seller claims it has just 38k miles on it, which seems likely… more»
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Wild Shag Carpet: 1974 Dodge Sportsman Van
The first photo of this Dodge camper van is a bit deceiving, as this van has considerable rust issues, but that doesn’t change the fact that it’s awesome! I guarantee no manufacturer would build a van like this today…. more»
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Low Mileage Cruiser: 1979 Chrysler Cordoba
This classy cruiser came out of long term storage after the seller’s friend purchased the car and proceeded to make it road worthy. They spent over $14k in the process, but unfortunately passed away recently. It has covered a little… more»
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How About This “New” 1967 Newport?
This beautiful 1967 Chrysler Newport is listed for sale here on eBay, where it’s listed as a “Bard” find. I would think one of my British finds would be more deserving of that title, but who knows, I did… more»
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Barn Bird: 1960 Ford Falcon With 39k Miles
While I’m sure many of us would rather have a Mustang over a Falcon, I’ve always liked these little sedans! The styling definitely isn’t as sporty as a Mustangs, but that doesn’t mean these don’t look good. These first… more»
