Essex is not a familiar name to a lot of people, but when this car was built it was actually a Hudson, the third best selling car in America behind Chevy and Ford. Essex was an affordable and durable… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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On The Road After 20 Years: First Year Triumph TR7
Wearing a half-wink look that unfortunately can be a common ailment of the model (I know just where to jiggle the relay under the hood to make the lights move when this happens), this first year Triumph TR7 is… more»
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Prewar Style: 1948 Ford Super Deluxe
For most car manufacturers, including Ford and Chevy, 1948 was the last model year before new post war styling was introduced. This design was actually introduced in 1941, with only a few being produced in 1942. Full scale production… more»
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LeLectric Car: 1980 Lectric Leopard
For those of you who don’t care for the regular LeCar powertrain, or those of you who lament anyone “ruining” a perfectly good car to turn it into a battery-powered car, this one is for you! This unusual ride… more»
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6 + 2 = V8: 1976 AMC Hornet X Sportabout
A sporty wagon sounds like a bit of a misnomer (some would say, oxymoron), but this 1976 AMC Hornet X Sportabout is just that, given its “factory” V8. More on that in a bit. This gem is on craigslist with… more»
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Former Horse Hauler: 1966 Chevy C-10
Old work trucks can serve all sorts of entertaining purposes, from the perfect vintage race car hauler to camping rigs with all the luxuries of home. But this 1966 Chevrolet C-10 leaves the doors open (literally!) to all sorts… more»
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Best Year to Buy: 1981 Chevy Citation X11
The Chevy Citation will never be confused with a car that set the world on fire or took home repeat trophies on a “10 Best” list. No, it was the epitome of poor quality control and questionable execution that… more»
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French Survivor: 1954 Peugeot 203
Often many of the French automobiles we feature here on Barn Finds are unusual, or different, from many automobiles built through time. This 1954 Peugeot 203 is a simple, yet stately looking sedan, not all that different from some of… more»
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Ready To Camp: 1969 Dodge A100 Sportsman Camper
With awesome classic looks, a suitable drivetrain, and plenty of space, this 1969 Dodge Sportsman camper still offers a lot after 48 years. Having spent its life with 3 owners, this Sportsman is a nice survivor. With a few… more»
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The Champ: 1960 Studebaker Champ
Here’s a pickup that you don’t see every day: a 1960 Studebaker Champ. This nice example is listed on eBay with a current bid price of just over $1,600 but the reserve isn’t met. There are still over five days left… more»
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Baby Blue Barn Find: 1973 Toyota Hilux
It’s not often you find Japanese trucks of this vintage in honest condition without any major rust present. Datsun, Toyotas, you name it – if it resided in a wet or snowy climate, you can forget about finding one… more»
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$9,000! 1980 AMC Eagle Sedan
1980 was the first model year for the new Eagle line of 4WD cars and this one has been restored, or parts of it have been. This is a 1980 AMC Eagle Sedan and it’s on Craigslist with an… more»
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Le Van: 1960 Renault Petite-Panel Van
Are you looking for something different? I mean, really different? If so, this 1960 Renault Petite-Panel Van is what you’ve been looking for. This cool and unusual hauler is on Craigslist with an asking price of $3,000. As you… more»
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$1,950 Arrow: 1980 Plymouth Arrow Truck
Captive import fans unite, here’s a 1980 Plymouth Arrow Truck. This solid driver is on Craigslist with an asking price of $1,950 or possible trade. This one is “cash only” so you’d better be willing to take a trip… more»
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15,000 Mile Survivor: 1968 Oldsmobile 442
If we choose to believe the seller’s claims (and I can’t argue much after looking the auction over), this Oldsmobile 442 has only 15,000 original miles, and as a true survivor, the only component that’s been replaced is the… more»
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Two-Wheeled Wonder: 1972 Rokon Trail-Breaker
This two-wheeled wonder is a 1972 Rokon Trail-Breaker, and as most of you know, it’s two-wheel drive. This ground-grabber is listed on eBay with a current bid price of $2,000 and there are still five days left on the… more»
