They just don’t build them the way they use to! I honestly can’t think of a single car being built today that will look as good as this Durant does after 93 years. I mean look at this thing!… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Dave’s 1967 Ford Fairlanes
From Dave H – I have been dying to share my recent find in California. I live in Florida but was visiting family before I was to start a new job in of all places, Kuwait. I own what “I… more»
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Resisting The Lust For Rust: 1976 Datsun 710
I never thought very highly of these rather poorly styled Datsuns when they were new, and I don’t think they have aged particularly well either. The 710 was Datsun’s replacement for the successful and much loved 510 sports sedan,… more»
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Grandpa’s Car: 1929 Nash
This 1929 Nash four door sedan came from a Kansas barn, but is now for sale here on craigslist in Tucson, Arizona. The seller says his father bought the car from a neighbor in the mid-sixties and kept the car… more»
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Big Italian Survivor: 1980 Maserati Quattroporte
I’ve long been an admirer of the Maserati Quattroporte, but it’s always been from afar due to the horrendous reputation for reliability these large luxury cars have. Most of the ones you find now are in horrible condition, with… more»
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Big Muscle: 1969 Ford Galaxie Cobra Jet
From Barn Finds reader Casey D, comes the hot tip on this great big muscle car. It’s a 1969 Ford Galaxie XL fastback, and is said to contain the inimitable 429 Cobra Jet engine under the hood. It’s offered… more»
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Ready To Roll: 1978 Dodge Lil’ Red Express
In the late 1970’s, car manufacturers were wrestling with technology to reduce emissions and improve gas mileage. Horsepower was on the decline across the board, and as a result, performance was generally less than stellar. But because emissions regulations… more»
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Sun Scorched: 1968 AMC AMX 390
Well this AMC definitely has an interesting look to it. I’m honestly not sure what to call it. Is it patina, sun baked or just rust? Here’s my dilemma with it, it has surface rust in the areas where… more»
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853 Original Miles! 1980 Triumph TR7 Survivor
Yes, 853 miles! And despite its reputation for unreliability, this Triumph TR7 is in excellent running condition. It’s located in Ramsey, New Jersey and is up for sale here on eBay.
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Champagne Edition: 1978 Volkswagen Beetle
Another day, another Beetle. Unlike the custom truck we recently featured, this is a survivor of a special edition Beetle not seen much these days: a 1978 Champagne Edition convertible, found here on eBay. These late-production Beetles were richly equipped… more»
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Reader’s Quest For A Brawny Sports Car
Barn Finds reader Mark V. is sharing a car search with us and asking for readers’ help. He writes: Spring is around the corner and I would love a brawny British TR6 open top sports car. Here’s a round-up of… more»
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3,850 Miles: 1984 Corvette Z51
Recently, the Corvette museum in Bowling Green has been in the news for opening up their sinkhole exhibit to the public. Obviously, the museum’s goal is to feature significant cars from years of Corvettes being manufactured in the U.S.,… more»
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1966 Ford LTD: Dusty But Pristine?
One can easily imagine that under that light layer of dust is a beautiful, original car, a real time capsule? There’s very little information revealed about this LTD listed on craigslist in Rossville, Tennessee. The asking price of $2,500 seems… more»
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Mark This: 1972 Lincoln Continental Mark IV
The Continental Mark IV was Lincoln’s personal luxury coupe, built to compete with Cadillac Eldorado from the 1972 to 1976 model years. These were very large cars that featured large engines, the 460 cid V-8 making a hefty 365 bhp…. more»
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Mustang Downsizing: Herd For Sale!
It’s always interesting when a collector decides to thin the herd–but in this case that term is especially relevant as they are a collector of Mustangs! The cars are located somewhere south of Charlotte, North Carolina and are listed… more»
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Jason’s 1966 Corvette Garage Find
From Jason O – I read the site all the time and submitted a 1958 Corvette that I found, but was unable to buy. I don’t think I ever sent in the story on my 1966 Corvette I purchased in October… more»
