Look what Jamie found! Ain’t she a beauty? Thanks Jamie! This Buick listed on eBay is described as a survivor, but it’s likely had some restoration. It’s surely been repainted and the roof insert appears to also have been replaced…. more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Nearly New! 3,453 Mile 1987 Ford Taurus LX
Back in 1986 when it was first introduced, the “jelly bean” Ford Taurus’s styling was quite controversial. Now, it looks much more normal. This garage find has only 3,453 original miles and has never been driven in the salt,… more»
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Special Touring Edition: 1984 Olds Toronado
After featuring a well-preserved Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Touring Edition, I have been spending way too much time pouring over craigslist for nicely-preserved (but cheaper) Touring Edition models across the Olds lineup. Imagine my surprise, then, upon finding this 1984 Toronado here… more»
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4×4 Ragtop: 1989 Dodge Dakota Convertible
It’s top-down weather here in the Midwest, oddly enough, since it’s still February. This may be one of the most eye-catching convertibles that a person could own, or at least one of the most unusual. This is a 1989… more»
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$2,375 4WD: 1985 Toyota Tercel Wagon
Here’s a good winter car (winter beater?) if anyone is still experiencing snow and ice out there. It’s a 1985 Toyota Tercel Wagon 4WD and this one has a 5-speed! This 32-year old winter wagon is on Craigslist with… more»
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Two-Fer Sale: 1977 Volkswagen Iltis
Who doesn’t love a two-fer sale?! If you happen to have $16,000 lying around, and really who doesn’t.. (cough).. you could buy both of these unusual 1977 Volkswagen Iltis tough utility vehicles (TUVs?). Or, if you insist on breaking… more»
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Vitamin C: 1974 Honda Civic
Did you have your orange juice this morning? If not, here’s another chance to get your daily dose of Vitamin C. This juicy 1974 Honda Civic is one sweet pick. It can be found on Craigslist with an asking price… more»
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Boosted Bird: 1989 Pontiac Sunbird GT Turbo
This bad, boosted bird is a 1989 Pontiac Sunbird GT Turbo, giving your bird a little extra little bird seed for your daily flight into town. This is yet another one of those vehicles that falls into the category… more»
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Pepto Plymouth: 1956 Plymouth Belvedere
Here’s another great looking pink car, this one is a 1956 Plymouth Belvedere Sport Coupe. From this photo it looks like it’s almost new, other than some faded/chipped paint on the roof. This forward-look Belvedere hardtop is listed on… more»
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Another 1-of-1! Survivor 1970 Dodge Charger
A few days ago, we debated the merits of a Ford Maverick sedan with a decoded VIN revealing it was one-of-one in its combination of options and colors. Well, fasten your seatbelts for another ride on the rarity train… more»
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Of Course It’s In California: 1966 Catalina Convertible
Where else would a beautiful Pontiac Catalina convertible be hiding out but California? And with black paint this shiny, it would be hard to hide any body defects! It’s located in Daly City near San Francisco (ah, to fly… more»
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Super Stude: 1963 Studebaker Lark Daytona
This car isn’t “pink”, it’s officially Rose Mist Poly, come on, don’t call it pink! It’s a 1963 Studebaker Lark Daytona and it’s listed on eBay with a current bid price of just over $1,500 but the reserve isn’t met. It… more»
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World’s Nicest 1983 Subaru GL?
This may be the nicest 1983 Subaru GL Sedan in existence. I know, most folks would say, who cares, just because something has been so well preserved doesn’t make it valuable or desirable. But, in this case I argue… more»
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Low Mileage Finned Coupe: 1957 Desoto Firesweep
Described as a true Barn Find, this 1957 Desoto Firesweep has supposedly only covered 20,100 miles since it’s date of assembly. Much of this car seems very original and miraculous, but this Desoto has recently been repainted giving it a stellar appearance…. more»
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$2,500 Diesel: 1981 Datsun 810 Maxima Wagon
This Nissan, or Datsun, or Datsun-Nissan is actually a 1981 Datsun 810 Maxima Diesel Wagon, “by Nissan”. This oil-burner is on Craigslist with an asking price of $2,500. Just to get you in a buying mood, here’s an old… more»
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$2,500 CJ: 1951 Willys CJ-3A
Here’s a 1951 Willys CJ-3A and it’s on Craigslist with an asking price of $2,500. That seems like a good deal, doesn’t it? This would be a fun vehicle to bop around the neighborhood with, there’s no question about… more»
