For some strange reason, I am drawn to the Dodge Mirada. I’m guessing there’s a support group out there awaiting my arrival. I attribute it to the fact that I find many domestic vehicles from this era to be… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Work Ready: 1981 Ford L9000
As an enthusiast, I’m often saddened by how quickly vehicles are used up and thrown away. There’s little value seen in the older cars, which is why long-distance trucks like this 1981 Ford L9000 cab here on eBay are… more»
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The Other GLHS: 1987 Shelby Charger
While they’re sometimes maligned for not being the brawny hot rods that wore the Shelby nameplate in the 60s, Mopars like this 1987 Shelby Charger GLHS here on eBay are appealing simply because they followed a similar formula of hotting-up… more»
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Clean Seats: 1979 Ford Mustang Pace Car
The seller of this 1979 Ford Mustang Pace Car here on eBay lists some interesting attributes for this 2,680 original mile example, including that you could be the first one to – ahem, introduce the sensation of flatulence to… more»
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Virgin Vicky: 1951 Ford Hardtop
Thanks to reader Allan H for calling our attention to this great looking 1951 Ford Victoria hardtop for sale here on craigslist in Canby, near Portland, Oregon.
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Twin-Stick Action Survivor: 1965 Rambler Marlin
This Rambler (AMC) Marlin survivor has had three owners from new. The largely original paint has been wet sanded to shine again, and the unusual set of options and documentation from new make this a standout among Marlins. It’s… more»
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One Owner Garage Find: 1968 AMC AMX
Just yesterday, Jamie featured a 1969 AMX project with the 390 that looks to be a nice solid start. At $9k, it isn’t cheap though. That one might seem like a decent project, but I think I found one… more»
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One Owner: 1987 Honda CRX Si
These early Honda CRXs are still immensely appealing to me, especially as I am increasingly drawn to the simplicity of older cars. This particular example is incredibly well-kept, and is said to have had just one original owner before… more»
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Estate Find: 10,000 Mile Crown Victoria
An estate sale find like this 1985 Ford Crown Victoria here on eBay is among my car-related bucket list items. Not specifically a Crown Vic – you all know me too well for that – but something German that was… more»
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X-Tra Weird: Subaru XT and XT6 Survivors
Barn Finds reader Jim S. spotted one of my favorite oddballs of the 80s: a 1989 Subaru XT here on craigslist. This one is a survivor with only 50,000 original miles and free from the chronic rust problems that plagued these… more»
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The World’s Most Affordable Maserati!
It may look like a dolled up Chrysler LeBaron, but the Chrysler TC by Maserati was much more than that. The platform came from the Dodge Daytona, not the LeBaron, and the cars were actually assembled in Italy. This… more»
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Feeling Like Royalty? 1973 Buick Century Regal
This classy looking Buick Century Regal (they were called Century Regal until 1975) seems to be a reasonably-priced but loved classic. Sure, there are Buicks that are worth more, and probably most of you would find an earlier car… more»
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Diplomat Driven: 1984 Volvo 240 Diesel
This 1984 Volvo 240 here on eBay may look like just a nice survivor-grade example of a fairly common car. But this particular 240 is a special-order model, equipped with a diesel engine and supposedly purchased through Volvo’s Diplomat… more»
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Diesel Mitsu: 1984 Dodge D-50
The original Mitsubishi Mighty Max / Dodge D-50 twins were among my favorite 4WD pickups in the 1980s and still a truck I’d like to own today. Why? Because they represented an era where you could buy a 4WD truck… more»
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All In The Family: 1947 Packard Clipper Deluxe
I was really excited to find this beautiful old Packard for sale on here on craigslist in Tucson. Even though there are very few pictures – none of the interior, in fact – for some reason, it has a… more»
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One Owner With 4,549 Miles: 1977 Corvette
Seventy seven may may have been on of the worst years for the Corvette. The good looks were there, but the power was seriously down. Still, how would you like to have a virtually brand new one today? Well,… more»
