There are stories that show you it’s always worth keeping in touch with owners of special cars. The current owner of this barn find Mustang Shelby GT500 convertible wasn’t able to buy it the first time he laid eyes… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Fuselage Find: 1970 Chrysler Newport
This is one of those rare incidences when a original, largely stock automobile that’s been been called a survivor really is one! If you’re interested, you can check out this beautiful 1970 Chrysler Newport here on craigslist. Thanks to Rocco… more»
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Not In California: 1963 Ford Thunderbird
If great big FoMoCo personal luxury cars are your thing, this one might be worth checking out. It looks relatively straight, very solid and rust-free. It’s in Modesto, but nowhere near California. Two thousand miles away, in a tiny… more»
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Expensive Tin: 1909 Ford Model T Touring
This Model T is listed here on eBay and has already been bid up over $23,000 and the reserve has not been met. It’s surprising to see any Model T bid up this high but it is a survivor of sorts… more»
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52,000 Mile Survivor: 1990 Buick LeSabre Estate
It always seems strange to write up a vehicle that was made in the 90’s but believe it or not, 1990 was 27 years ago. 1990 was also the last year for the boxy LeSabre Estate, bringing an end… more»
EXCLUSIVE: One Family 1968 Volvo 122S Wagon
Seller Description: This Volvo 122S been in the family since new. Bought by my mother at the then dealership in Santa Cruz, CA. It spent many years there (in a carport) and later moved to Humboldt County CA when she… more»
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Restored Red R5: 1978 Renault Le Car
The seller says that “this thing is so much fun it should be illegal!” I haven’t driven one in close to four decades but I do remember it being a fun little car at the time. This 1978 Renault Le… more»
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Yours for $89K: 1990 VW Transporter Syncro
While the prices on air-cooled Volkswagens of a certain vintage continues to amaze, late-model variants can occasionally surprise us as well. Take this low-mileage 1990 VW Transporter Syncro that Barn Finds reader Bill Walters spotted: the seller is asking $89,900! To… more»
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18,000 Miles! 1980 Plymouth Volare
“Volare, oh, oh.. Cantare, oh, oh, oh, oh”.. I highly doubt if Dean Martin owned this 1980 Plymouth Volare, but you never know. No, he didn’t own it, or probably anything like it. That’s not to say that it isn’t… more»
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Rarely This Nice: 1990 Nissan 300ZX
Nissan’s 300ZX has come in many flavors over the years, but 1990 represented a complete transformation of the model. While turbocharging was still on the menu, the naturally aspirated version was also quite desirable thanks to a powerful six-cylinder… more»
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12,866 Mile Time Capsule: 1951 Packard 200 Deluxe
After a half century and 22 generations of luxury car models, the 1951 Packard was the final design and was in production until 1956 when Packard production ended (after Packard’s merger with Studebaker, Packards were basically a modified Studebaker). The… more»
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One Owner Time Capsule: 1970 Chevy Nova
This 1970 Chevrolet Nova is pictured with its longtime original owner, and despite the rather confusing craigslist description, it does appear to be a real-deal survivor. As a lifelong California car, rust seems non-existent, but the otherwise decent interior… more»
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Storm’s a’Brewin’: 1990 Geo Storm
This may not seem like it’s even close to being a collector car to most people, but bear with me. It’s 27-years old, it’s a sporty-looking two-door, it’s yellow, it’s unusual, it has a manual transmission, it doesn’t appear… more»
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One of 104: 20th Anniversary Mustang GT350
Although special edition Mustangs are not hard to find, there are occasionally examples that were truly built in limited numbers. Unlike a genuine Shelby or other six-figure ‘Stang, this 1984 Mustang GT350 is an anniversary edition and one of… more»
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14,534 Miles! 1976 Chevrolet Impala
The term time capsule is overused, and I know that I probably say it too often, too. But, dang it, sometimes it just fits – this is one of those cases. This 1976 Chevrolet Impala is a ridiculously nice… more»
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Desert Fox: 1981 Subaru GL Wagon
It looks like nice, older cars are actually still out there after all. This 1981 Subaru GL Wagon appears to be about as nice as they come. It’s listed on eBay with a current bid of over $3,000 but… more»
