What is it about El Caminos? I feel like 9 times out of 10, they are used up and tired, often not worth restoring despite oozing with the cool factor. Maybe it’s because they doubled as both workhorses and… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Bull’s-Eye: 1975 Lamborghini Urraco
The history of Lamborghini is a story that many of us are familiar with. After Ferruccio Lamborghini created his first car in 1963, Lamborghini was a prestigious brand, which was far more exclusive than many of the Italian automakers…. more»
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No Charge For Duct Tape! 1990 Yugo Cabrio
Here’s a garage find, an unused 1990 Yugo Cabrio, a rare version of this line of cars. This car is posted on Craigslist with an asking price of $1,150, that’s about 10% of what a similar but perfect, ultra-low-mileage Yugo… more»
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Uncommon Fish: 1967 AMC Marlin
1967 was the first year for the redesigned body, and the last year of production for the AMC Marlin. The 1967 redesign was arguably the best looking year of the model range. With similar, yet different looks, you can look over… more»
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The Leisure Suit of Cars: 1977 Ford Mustang II
This “piece of automotive history” is a 1977 Ford Mustang II Ghia and it’s rust-free, according to the seller. This yellow pony is on Craigslist with an asking price of $4,300 and there are “NO joy rides. Have cash… more»
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Impressive Survivor: 1977 BMW 320i
Obviously, I’m a bit partial towards E21-series BMWs, but this one just blew me away. Said to be a low-mileage survivor locked away in a suburban garage until just recently, it sports a one-year only color and remains in… more»
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Mopar Flamingo: 1958 Chrysler Windsor Sedan
Factory “Flamingo” pink with tail fins, this 1958 Chrysler Windsor screams the 1950s. Although a great deal of time has passed since 1958, this Windsor is an interesting original that isn’t too shabby. This body style of the Windsor was only… more»
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$2,450: 1971 Plymouth Fury Custom Suburban
Unique bumper lovers, here’s a 1971 Plymouth Fury Custom Suburban with the classic and unique wraparound front bumper. This Custom Suburban wagon is on Craigslist with an asking price of $2,450 and it looks like a nice project. Thanks to Barn Finds… more»
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Fifty Year Nap: 1949 Plymouth Special Deluxe Coupe
This Plymouth listed on eBay was driven until 1967 and then stored on blocks until recently. Is there a dance left in the old dame yet? Does it help that it only has 2 doors? The BIN is $6,000… more»
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Black Beauty! 1971 Ford Mustang Sportsroof Survivor
What else could you call a pretty black pony car? (apologies to Anna Sewell) Despite how nice this car looks in black, only ten 1971 Mustang Sportsroofs were ordered with this set of paint and trim codes. And this car… more»
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Aeroliner: 1973 International Harvester Loadstar
Are you a horse lover? Or, maybe you’re looking for a unique vehicle to haul your dirt bikes in and still have room to sleep in the back? This 1973 International Harvester Loadstar 1600 Aeroliner may be the ticket. This… more»
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’73 Montego + ’78 Cougar + Barn Full Of Parts
While the 1973 Montego with the optional Ram Air hood from a Montego GT may be the star of this craigslist ad but there’s another nice car and a huge amount of parts thrown in as well. The hoard is located… more»
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1940s Hensel Steam-Powered Motorcycle
Oh no, not another 1940s Hensel Steam-Powered Motorcycle! Wait, what? A Hensel Steam-Powered Motorcycle?! What the heck is that, you ask? Well, I’m not sure if I even know! This uber-custom, steampunk, post-apocalyptic, Mad Max machine was custom made by… more»
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Panoramic in Pink: 1958 Opel Olympia Rekord
It’s not too often when we see a pink car but this looks like a nice pink project P1. This is a 1958 Opel Olympia Rekord and it’s on Craigslist with an asking price of $3,500. It looks solid and… more»
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Affordable Iron: 1947 Packard Deluxe Clipper
Stately and elegant, the Packard Clipper is a car that many of us have seen in our time, either in a movie, or if you are fortunate enough, in person. This particular “Deluxe” Clipper is very original and solid,… more»
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Rare Ranger: 1989 Ford Ranger GT
This one is a bit newer than usual here, but it’s a fairly rare and unusual vehicle. This is a 1989 Ford Ranger GT and it’s in great condition other than the rust on both rear wheel arches. This… more»
