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»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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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»
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Time Capsule: 1981 Datsun B-210
One of the measures for success of just how well your vintage Japanese car has survived is if the factory-applied decals are still in place. Check out this 1981 Datsun B-210 here on eBay that has just over 20,000 original miles… more»
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47,000 Careful Miles: 1976 Ford Granada
I never thought I’d call a Ford Granada “stunning,” but this one sure is, if only for its truly beautiful condition. It’s located in Grants Pass, Oregon (why are so many low mileage cars in the Pacific Northwest?) and… more»
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Rare And Clean: 1975 Bricklin SV1
Name a another car who’s commemorative stamp and coins sold better than the car itself? And did you know that Bricklins weren’t American, but Canadian? This rare plastic-bodied “safety sports car” is one of the nicest ones I’ve ever… more»
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Double-Door Dart: 1975 Dodge Swinger
Have you been looking for a Swinger? Hey, this is a family show, I meant a Dodge Swinger! This 1975 Dodge Dart Swinger Special hardtop is here on craigslist in Fairbanks, Alaska. You are correct, the shipping costs won’t… more»
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Time Traveler: 1983 Toyota Cressida
The Toyota that time forgot – found here on craigslist in Las Cruces, New Mexico. The seller is asking $5,500 for this time capsule and given the current market and this car’s condition, it seems like a reasonable price to me. Some… more»
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Have You Seen One? 1978 Dodge Charger Midnight
Sporting an unusual fiberglass rear roof cap, this 1978 Dodge Charger Midnight SE was an attempt to further differentiate the regular Charger from its upscale competition. According to the seller there were only 2,300 Midnight Chargers made. This one… more»
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The Next Big Thing: 1959 King Midget
Well, maybe this particular car isn’t the next big thing, but I predict that small, relatively inexpensive cars like this will be big in the collector car market in the coming years. This 1959 King Midget, found on eBay, wouldn’t be… more»
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Shorty Hauler: 1983 Ford F-350
This may be the perfect Barn Finds project car hauler! This 1983 Ford F-350 XL here on eBay sports a one-car bed that gels neatly with the truck’s roof line, making for a compact carrier that seems like it’d be easy to maneuver… more»
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Bodacious Bargain Boateville: 1968 Pontiac
The asking price is $3200 for this big beautiful 1968 Pontiac Bonneville, and it’s offered for sale here on craigslist. It’s located in Highland, Illinois, just outside of St. Louis.
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Righty-Tighty: 1990 Subaru Rex
The photos must be in backwards, the steering wheel looks like it’s on the right side!.. (crickets). I have to admit that I’ve never driven a vehicle with the steering wheel on the right-hand side, but it’s about time that… more»
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46k Mile 1957 Chevrolet 210 Survivor
This one isn’t really a barn find, but more of a garage find, which is perfectly alright with me! Many of the ’57 Chevy barn finds we’ve come across are in rough and rusty shape, but this car looks… more»
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Four 4-Cylinder 4X4s: Suzuki X-90 Collection
In the spirit of full disclosure: one of the Suzuki X-90s for sale in this lot is actually 2-wheel drive, but using a little poetic license this seller does actually have at least four 4×4 X-90s shown here in the photo. Speaking… more»
