Allow me to preface this post by saying this: I am by no means a Ferrari expert. It is my understanding that the late 70’s and early 80’s Ferrari’s are the redheaded stepchildren of Enzo’s exclusive family. I, for… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Two Owner Survivor: 1972 Chevrolet Nova
Perhaps it is just me, but it seems there aren’t nearly as many Nova survivors as there should be. This 1972 model is a 2 owner car, and the original owner was a “Grandma.” Between the two owners this… more»
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Dream Survivor: 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 429
Throughout the years so many valuable “dream” cars have been restored to tip top shape, and always command a high value. Today, there aren’t many unrestored dream cars, but boy when you see one, it really draws your attention…. more»
Little Blue Box: 1986 Nissan Stanza 4WD
I hope you have enjoyed Scotty G’s write-ups as much as I have! I think he is overly fond of Japanese cars, but perhaps it’s the effect of the long cold winters where he lives. When he asked me to… more»
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Economic Econoline: 1965 Ford Econoline Pickup
I’ve always liked these things. Look at that, who wouldn’t like to own this? Come on! That wraparound rear side window, dang. And the legs-as-airbag.. er.. This is a 1965 Ford Econoline Pickup and it’s listed here on craigslist with… more»
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Trans-Am Champ: 1974 AMC Javelin AMX
I’ve seen a lot of the “coke bottle” Javelins and AMXs in ads lately, but rarely are they this nice, original, and solid. Of course, you pay the price for that as well. The car is listed here on… more»
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Be Brave: 1975 Winnebago Brave D-21
Spring fever is hitting hard here in the Midwest, although having temperatures in the 50s and 60s in February was highly unusual and the snow went away a few weeks earlier than usual. Even though I drive 40,000+ miles… more»
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Family Classic: 1984 Mercury Colony Park Wagon
We have Barn Finds reader Clarke B. to thank for turning us on to this neat find! This 1984 Mercury Colony Park Wagon has only traveled 85,849 miles and has obviously been much loved for those 33 years. It’s… more»
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Barn Benz: 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300TE
This 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300TE was sitting for years, according to the seller. They also say “barn find sit 10 years”, so for some period of time it was apparently in some sort of storage facility somewhere. In any case, it… more»
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Puny Pickup Project: 1969 Subaru Sambar
If you’re well under 6-feet tall and have been looking for something interesting, this 1969 Subaru Sambar Pickup is up for sale. These things are rare, especially in this condition; somewhere under “nice” but above “rusty, parts-vehicle”. It’s listed… more»
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Perrrrfect: 1985 Mercury Grand Marquis LS
Full-sized car fanatics unite: this beauty is a one-owner 1985 Mercury Grand Marquis LS. This one is listed on eBay with a current bid price of $1,900 and a Buy It Now price of $3,000. Why any of the 7… more»
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Pace Car Tribute: 1995 Impala SS Brickyard
Over the years, racing events like the Indianapolis 500 and Daytona 500 have inspired numerous marketing opportunities, not the least of which is the creation of tribute cars to commemorate a brand’s involvement as the official pace car leading… more»
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Last of the Dinosaurs: 1988 Buick LeSabre
It’s not long ago that station wagons of this vintage were among the furthest things from what could be considered a desirable car. Yet here we are, smack between Gen X’ers who want to relive their high school days… more»
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Deal Of The Week! 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado
In a new, recurring series, “Scotty G’s Deal of the Week”, I’ll try to hammer out what I personally think is a fantastic bargain; or, the deal of the week, among the vehicles that I have posted. Of course,… more»
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Tow Cool for School: 1984 GMC School Bus Wrecker
Here’s something that you don’t see every day, a 1984 GMC Vandura 3500 School Bus Wrecker! This thing is old school cool! It’s listed on eBay with just over a day to get your bids in, and figure out… more»
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Sweet Silverado: 1977 Chevrolet K20 Suburban
This gorgeous, orange, low-mileage time capsule is a 1977 Chevrolet K20 Suburban Silverado and it looks like a winner, and is priced accordingly. It’s listed on eBay with a current bid price of $11,500 and there are still two days… more»
