I’ve always held out hope that I’d stumble upon a garage sale wherein a vintage car in the garage would be half-heartedly for sale by the longtime owner. Perhaps they’re downsizing, and the spouse doesn’t want to take the… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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On the Verge: 1971 Fiat 850 Coupe
Here’s another two-door fastback, this one is a 1971 Fiat 850 Coupe. It’s listed on eBay with a current bid price of just under $5,000 and there is no reserve. It’s located in Charlotte, North Carolina and it looks… more»
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Former Show Car: Olds Achieva Convertible
A few years ago, GM hit the skids and the American taxpayer bailed them out. For right or for wrong, some folks say it was essential to do. GM made some sacrifices of their own, which included unloading parts… more»
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Civics Lesson: 1983 Honda Civic 1500 DX
This two-owner, incredible 1983 Honda Civic 1500 DX is almost like new. We’ve heard the low mileage story before but this one really only has 27,000 miles on it. It’s on Craigslist with a hefty asking price of $7,000,… more»
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Mileage Master: 1976 Ford Mustang II MPG
Orange you glad to see another Mustang II? Thanks to Barn Finds reader Jason for sending in the tip for this 1976 Ford Mustang II! This is the MPG edition which came out in mid-1975 and included lower gearing… more»
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Ye Olde Grille: 1981 Jeep Cherokee
We all know someone like that, wearing just a t-shirt in the winter. Or, maybe you’re that guy. In any case, what doesn’t give me the chills is this unique 1981 Jeep Cherokee. Wait, a 1981 Jeep Cherokee with… more»
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Low-Mileage Hemi: 1952 Desoto FireDome
I’ll admit- I’m a sucker for quirky stuff, like this 1952 Desoto sedan. My dad has a friend from work who is a car guy, typical car guy. He has probably 30 cars, most of which are 4 doors. In… more»
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Primed Or Painted? 1939 Packard 120 Club Sedan
The Packard 120 with its straight 8 is not the top of the line but is still a fine luxury car and a step above “The Six”. The 120 has many advanced features for its time, like an independent front suspension,… more»
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Luxury & Performance: 5-Speed Maserati TC
The Chrysler TC by Maserati never quite had the intended effect on sales and brand image the geniuses at headquarters were likely hoping for. It wasn’t particularly fast, nor did it offer class-leading handling. It wasn’t sporting enough to… more»
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Reasonably Priced Survivor: 1939 Chrysler New Yorker
Clean, regal, and in fantastic condition, this 1939 Chrysler New Yorker has only covered 46,925 miles. Having belonged to a family that was involved with horse racing, this Chrysler was sold, and lived in a shop for a few… more»
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Made in Japan: 1981 Honda Accord LX
Barn Finds writer, Jeff, found an amazing Accord back in early-February that looks so similar to the car shown here, but that one had fewer than 5,000 miles on it and was a 5-speed. This 1981 Honda Accord LX is… more»
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Finned Survivor: 1960 Cadillac Fleetwood Series 75 Sedan
This Beautiful Fleetwood was originally purchased by a Mr. Brown promptly after getting out of the Army. Mr. Brown got married, and together the Browns cherished this Cadillac as the couple was “particular” about keeping this elegant beauty garaged. Thankfully their… more»
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Italy + France: 1969 Simca 1118
Here’s an unusual one; go figure, coming from me. This t-square special is a 1969 Simca 1118. What a sexy name! 1118! If you’re dead-set against square cars, this one isn’t for you, this car defines the “three-box design”… more»
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Two Door Survivor: 1948 DeSoto Custom
This beautiful Desoto is listed on Craigslist in Stockton, California for $7,950. The price seems reasonable for a car this nice. I’m surprised it’s been listed for a month now and not sold. It was repainted at some time,… more»
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257 Actual Miles: 1995 Chevy Corvette
It’s not all that unusual to see Corvettes socked away with low mileage, but a number less than 300 on the odometer is pretty significant. This particular car is even more interesting due to the fact that it’s the… more»
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92 Years Young: 1925 Packard
How often do you see an original condition, 92 year old car for sale? Well, this 1925 Packard is available, and is relatively solid needing some attention to the interior. Despite its patina, and untouched looks, surprisingly this Packard… more»
