It’s amazing what a little elbow grease can do. According to the seller of this 1983 Mercedes 240D here on eBay, it was formerly stored for close to two decades in a St. Louis garage without moving. Now, it’s a… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Gentleman’s Mustang: 1987 Mercury Cougar
This 1987 Mercury Cougar 20th Anniversary Edition here on eBay has only 2,700 original miles and it’s already got a bid at $7,000. After seeing one of these in excellent condition at a you-pull-it this weekend, I’ve become a bit enamored… more»
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Inconspicuous Commuter: 1990 Toyota Corolla
This isn’t an exciting car or a fancy car or a fast car. But, if a person is looking for a commuter car with great reliability and one that you didn’t have to worry about dings and dents on,… more»
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Sub 20K Miles: 1983 Chevy Cavalier
It’s amazing to see cars that just a few years ago were nobody’s definition of valuable suddenly have more than one active bidder on an online auction site. This 1983 Chevy Cavalier wagon here on eBay has under 20,000 original miles… more»
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Time Capsule: 1972 Ford LTD Survivor
Ok, folks, the ad for this 1972 Ford LTD has me convinced that it really is a true survivor with only 11,457 miles. Take a look at this ad here on craigslist and see if you agree. This pristine… more»
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Gold Coast Gem: 1979 Triumph TR7
Thanks to Barn Finds reader Peter R, who found this fantastic looking 1979 Triumph TR7 Convertible here on Craigslist in Port Saint Lucie, Florida. What an eye-catcher this little sun-catcher is; a gorgeous Gold Coast cruiser! The seller is asking… more»
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Outback Ancestor: 1990 Subaru Loyale
This ancestor to the modern Subaru Outback and Impreza is in incredible shape; as in almost car-show-shape. This 1990 Subaru Loyale wagon was found here at Central MN Sales in Milaca, Minnesota. The dealership is asking $4,950 for this gem and if… more»
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Dealer Options: 1981 Honda Accord
I can still remember my parents buying a 1987 Honda Accord, brand new from the dealer, in 1986. They remain to this day extremely conservative financially, and opted for few of the features the salesman was trying to get… more»
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High Style: Lincoln Continental Pucci Edition
You’d be forgiven if you find it difficult to keep track of the various special editions Lincoln rolled out in association with famous fashion designers. From Bill Blass to Cartier, all the big names in style seemingly graced a… more»
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40,000 Miles: 1985 GMC Sierra
By this point, most GMC Sierras have lived a hard life, even if they’re less than 10 years old. That’s the penalty for being a solid, reliable workhorse: copious amounts of hard use! Somehow, this 1985 2WD example here on… more»
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Bronze Beauty: 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety Eight
This Olds sure brings back memories for some of us! It looks huge, but the tenth generation 98 was actually downsized and lightened. They are about a foot shorter than the previous generation and about 800 pounds lighter. It… more»
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Barrett Jackson Quality? 1985 Buick Regal
If we’re to believe this seller, a 1985 Buick Regal like this one here on eBay is good enough to be shown at a Barrett Jackson auction. Why? Well, it has only 8,800 original miles and it shows as-new. Given the… more»
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60 in 6.6: 1991 Ford Taurus SHO
One of my bucket list vehicles has just come on the market: a first-generation Ford Taurus SHO with factory slicer wheels, here on craigslist in Missouri. These were some of the most interesting domestic hot rods ever built, and with only… more»
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Heavy Hemi Survivor: 1955 Chrysler Imperial Sedan
I love survivor cars and this Imperial listed on craigslist in the San Francisco bay area is a great example. To the right person, it’s it could be worth most of the $13,900 asking, perhaps $10,000, but I understand most… more»
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Perfect Punchy Poncho: 1976 Pontiac Bonneville
This 1976 Pontiac Bonneville, found here on craigslist in Cincinnati, Iowa is in almost showroom condition according to the seller. The asking price is $4,000 for this classy cruiser. But, this is no pedestrian Pontiac, there’s a surprise lurking… more»
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A Long Story: 1970 Buick Estate Wagon
Reader Don called me about his wagon he’s listed on eBay. It was a one owner car and has only 90,000 miles. It is loaded with all the options of the day and everything works. An older couple took… more»
