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»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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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»
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Late-50s/Early-60s David Bradley Ice Scooter
Who’s ready for snow?! Guys? Ok, bear with me on this one. Any of you who are into powersports: motorcycles, minibikes, ATVs, snowmobiles, etc., you know that it’s usually the thing to do to work on your projects for… more»
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Untouched Workhorse: 2,800 Mile Chevy S10
This Chevrolet S10 pickup is called a collector-grade vehicle by its seller, largely due to the low odometer reading of just 2,800 original miles. Although its a poverty-spec model with a four-cylinder, rear wheel drive and manual transmission, these… more»
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Never Drove It: 751-Mile Monte Carlo
Chevy’s Monte Carlo has often been subject to long periods of inactivity due to collector hoarding, but this sub-1,000 mile example is perhaps one of the lowest mileage cars for sale at the moment. Spotted by Barn Finds reader Randy… more»
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Mmm Mmm Mikado! 1978 Chevrolet LUV
The first-generation LUV (light utility vehicle) which was made for the 1972-1980 model years. It’s the purest iteration of the model, which ended in 1982 after Chevy came out with the S-10. This 1978 Chevrolet LUV Mikado is on… more»
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High Options, Low Miles: One-Family 1975 Ford Torino Elite
When the United States began to crack down on bumper laws in the early 1970s, many cars did not wear the new look well. Most manufacturers slapped shock-absorbing bumpers onto pre-existing designs and accommodated for the new space between… more»
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Sweet Sun Valley: 1954 Mercury Monterey
You’ll need a hat on while driving this 1954 Mercury Monterey Sun Valley, unless you: a) have the factory sunshield in place. b) only drive it at night. c) don’t mind getting the top of your skull sunburned, again…. more»
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800 Original Miles: 1995 GMC Top Kick Moving Van
I know what you’re thinking: at first glance of the listing, you notice there’s only one picture. I too was a bit skeptical at first glance, but then I read the advertisement itself, and when I saw the mileage,… more»
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A Little Car that Could: 1936 Opel P4
There were many similarities between the US and European car markets, but some things were very different. For example, there was a strong demand for a cheap, dependable car in both Europe and the US. In Germany, Opel, like Ford… more»
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X’tra Long XL: 1984 Ford F-350 XL
The seller of this 1984 Ford F-350 XL lists it as being 21-feet long. Finally, a vehicle that’s longer than the ’66 Lincoln! I don’t see too many four-door pickups from this era around anymore, and this is a… more»
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Will It Ever Be Worth This Much? 1984 Cadillac Cimarron
I will probably be run out of here on a rail for admitting this, but I have an odd fascination with the Cadillac Cimarron. Yes, I know that it’s the ultimate example of Detroit’s most cynical badge engineering, but… more»
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One Of 1,200 Imported: 1986 Toyota SR5 Turbo
The 1980s were not kind to the automotive hobby in many ways, but it at least broke the door open on manufacturers turbocharging practically everything in search of more power and decent MPGs. Toyota actually piloted a turbocharging initiative… more»
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3,700 Miles from New: 1978 Oldsmobile Cutlass
This 1978 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme has remained in single-family ownership for years, with the original owner passing away after using the car sparingly. His son inherited the Olds and used it for the occasional car show before he, too,… more»
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Floridian Survivor: 1938 Nash Ambassador Six
Florida stored since 1965, this barn find Nash Ambassador Six is delightfully original and ready to drive. Wearing a lovely factory paint, with minimal signs of age, this Ambassador looks to be a great preservation project to take on… more»
