I can’t help it – I really like the looks of this truck and am falling in love with it as I write this story. While 1959 was the year that Chevy car styling went for its most controversial and… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Rare But Cheap: 1967 Honda SS50
Contrary to what one would initially think, rarity doesn’t usually have much bearing on value. We see lots of rare vehicles all the time that have little to no collectors value. The problem is that some sellers don’t seem… more»
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Solid Steel: 1930 Plymouth Sedan
1930 is the first year of the all steel body Plymouth. Earlier car bodies were wood framed and as the cars aged the frames rotted or just loosened up from the the daily grind. A steel body makes this car a much better… more»
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Owned Since ’83: 1980 Volvo 240
Grandma-owned: that’s the goal for a lot of project car chasers, finding that specimen of a car that’s usually rusted out or spent too many years on the used car circuit to be useful. This 1980 Volvo 240 sports… more»
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Ain’t It Grand: 1973 Ford Gran Torino
This super-clean 1973 Ford Gran Torino looks like it’s three years old, not 43! If it hadn’t been photographed with much newer vehicles in the background I would question it really being that nice! It’s located in Van Nuys, California and… more»
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Very Impressive Plymouth: 1968 Fury VIP
In 1968, the top of the line Plymouth Fury was called a “VIP”. It was only manufactured for three years, 1966-1969. It was offered as the upscale luxury counterpart to the successful “Sport Fury” trim level cars.
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No Reserve 1964 Chrysler 300K Convertible
This 1964 Chrysler 300K convertible is for sale here on eBay in a no-reserve auction, with the option to buy it outright for $16,000 mentioned in the fine print. The seller is putting it up for grabs after his uncle… more»
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Diesel Shortbed: 1982 Chevy Luz
Here’s an intriguing options for classic pickup ownership: one of the final versions of the Chevy Luv pickup, equipped with the Isuzu diesel powerplant, here on eBay. Most of the examples I see are of the earlier generation of… more»
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Love Small Trucks? 1980 Chevrolet LUV
Although it’s only showing 25,576 miles, there are some aspects of this little Chevrolet pickup that lead me to believe it may be 125k. That being said, regardless of how many miles it actually has, this truck is in… more»
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Mother-Daughter Monza
This 1976 Chevy Monza here on eBay is claimed to be a survivor that just needs some minor fine-tuning to be a reliable driver. The car was bought and used by the seller’s wife and her mother when new,… more»
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Executive Express: 1982 Maserati Quattroporte
While the Malaise era was indeed a dark time in automotive history, that didn’t necessarily stop manufacturers from trying to churn out expensive, powerful cars, even if they were shadows of their former selves. This 1982 Maserati Quattroporte V8… more»
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Cruising Time: 1973 Buick Centurion Convertible
What a wonderful way to spend a spring morning, touring around in a great big American convertible like this! It’s a 1973 Buick Centurion convertible that’s located in Massapequa, New York and is for sale here on eBay with a very… more»
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Excessive Or Distinctive? 1961 Plymouth Valiant
No one could ever accuse Virgil Exner (lead stylist for Chrysler at the time this car was designed) of being conservative! My tiny model of a Valiant that I had as a child was the most distinctive car I… more»
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Mean Green Machine: 1976 Triumph TR7
The tip for this mean green machine comes from Barn Finds reader Jacob C., and we thank you. This 1976 Triumph TR7 is for sale here on craigslist, and located in Alpharetta, Georgia. The price is $3,500. The owner reports… more»
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Beautiful Music Machine: 1979 Mercury Grand Marquis
The famous composer Irving Berlin (composer of White Christmas, the biggest-selling single song of all time) was the original owner of this 1979 Mercury Grand Marquis wagon, now located in Chester, New York and up for sale with only… more»
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22,800 Miles: 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Coupe
As the ad for this car here on eBay says: “none cleaner!” This 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 coupe is said to have only 22,800 miles and after looking the car over in the pictures, I believe it. The big coupe… more»
