When most people hear Continental they think Lincoln. That was not always the case though. In the mid fifties, Ford actually marketed the Continental as its own brand for a while. They were sold through Lincoln dealerships, but the L word… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Barn Bubble: 1968 Lambretta Willam City
No, this isn’t photoshopped, or photochopped, or any other form of photo trickery; it’s a real car! This is a 1968 Lambretta Willam City and it’s powered by the folks who gave us Lambretta scooters. It’s found on eBay in Warminster, United… more»
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Pick A Car: Honda CRX HF and Si
My brother and I often discuss how tempting it is to specialize in restoring the favorite vehicles from our youth and selling them within a niche dealership environment. The tough part is making the venture profitable enough to be… more»
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Crowning Glory: 1974 Toyota Crown
If you’re looking for something that will stand out at the next Cars and Coffee event, this is a strong contender. This 1974 Toyota Crown Saloon is in Dorking, Surrey, United Kingdom, about an hour and a half southwest of… more»
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Worth The Wait: 1937 Packard 1023
In the 1930s Packard was the premier luxury automobile and this big 12 cylinder sedan was their finest. Many car-makers, like Peerless Franklin, Marmon, Ruxton, Stearns-Knight, Stutz, Duesenberg, and Pierce-Arrow did not survive the depression. Packard survived by building… more»
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Even More Elite: 1974 Ford Gran Torino Elite
The Torino started as the upscale version of the Fairlane in 1978. Then the Fairlane became a sub model of the Torino and in 1971 the Fairlane name was dropped completely. Here’s another Elite, in perhaps a more pleasing shade… more»
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Cheap Flyte: 1953 Nash Ambassador Airflyte
Thanks to Stuart F. for sending in this find! This is a 1953 Nash Ambassador Airflyte and it’s in Foley, Minnesota; a little over an hour northwest of Minneapolis. This solid car is listed on eBay with almost 30… more»
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Nicest One Around: 1980 Rover SD1 3500
When I first learned about the Rover SD1, I thought it was a brilliant idea! A British sports sedan with an American derived V8. Honestly, does it get any more interesting than that? The problem is, we didn’t get… more»
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Bellissimo Bimota: 1975 Bimota-Yamaha 350 YB1
Get your leathers on, you’ll need them for this ride. This is a 1975 Bimota YB1 with a Yamaha TZ350 engine. It’s listed on eBay with the bid currently just under $1,300. Wait, what, the bid is just under $1,300?! I… more»
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40 Years In The Barn: 1938 Morgan 4/4
When it comes to iconic and beautiful British sports cars, one of the first that always comes to mind for me is the Morgan 4/4. They aren’t incredibly quick cars, nor are they the best handling, but boy are… more»
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Original Pink Slip: 1949 Plymouth Special Deluxe
Earlier this month, I wrote up a lovely and mostly original 1949 Plymouth Special Deluxe two door located in Virginia. Yesterday, when I found this 1949 Plymouth Special Deluxe four door I thought I was seeing double, as the… more»
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Formerly Elite: 1974 Lotus Elite 502
If you’re like me, and there must be others like me out there, somewhere; maybe.. (Hello? Is anyone there?) But, if you’re like me in liking unusual cars, this one would have to be on your wish list. This formerly… more»
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Grandma’s Car: 1966 Chevelle Malibu
This Chevelle listed on Craigslist in Memphis, Tennessee appears to be a great barn find, a completely original, low mile gem. And, it’s only got two doors and no B pillar! You might think it has shiny new paint… more»
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Petty Blue and 15K Miles: 1973 Plymouth Satellite
Grandma sure was groovy. That’s the only way I can envision the former owner of this survivor-grade Plymouth Satellite here on eBay, which wears just over 15,000 original miles and is clad in Petty Blue paint from head to toe…. more»
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Screaming Yellow Zonker: 1984 Yamaha RZ 350
Every time that I see an RZ 350 they move even further up towards the top of my master wish list. Thanks to Jim S. for sending this one in! This is a 1984 Yamaha RZ 350 Kenny Roberts Special and… more»
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Grand Survivor: 1956 Studebaker President
I called my wife over to look at this “car-porn” a beautiful Studebaker. She took a look and said “I saw the nicest restored 1956 Chevy on the freeway yesterday”. She’s not in love, so I guess I won’t… more»
