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Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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1925 Dodge Screenside: 90 Year Old Survivor
This old truck listed on craigslist is said to be an unrestored survivor with only 37,474 miles. It appears very original, including the original 4cyl. engine. One can only imagine what it was used for with its partly screened… more»
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1949 Chevy COE Wrecker: Full Rotation
For a hot minute, this towing rig looked like the perfect choice for an official Barn Finds extraction vehicle! Unfortunately, the asking price of $10,000 is a bit high, so we won’t be bringing it home any time soon. However, this… more»
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1968 Buick LeSabre: Repo’d Survivor
Barn Finds reader Alan in Michigan gave me a new distraction this week when he sent in this find: a 1968 Buick LeSabre found on a website called Repocast.com. While not overflowing with vehicles, there’s enough here to compel you… more»
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1988 Pontiac Fiero GT: 1,000 Miles
It takes either a lot of restraint or a very vivid imagination to put a car in mothballs the day you drive it off the lot. I’ve never gotten this approach to auto investing, like this 1988 Pontiac Fiero… more»
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Is It A Classic Yet? 1983 VW Rabbit GTI
First off, it’s NOT a diesel! Early Generation 1 GTI’s, the first ‘”hot hatch,” have been recognized in Europe as classics for a while now, and I’ve started to see some indications that the North American market is starting… more»
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Autumn Cruiser: 1968 Ford Galaxie XL
I can’t imagine a better way to enjoy autumn than in a large convertible taking the family out for a drive. This 1968 Ford Galaxie pushes all my buttons, being in an attractive (to me) color, nicely original apart… more»
1976 Datsun 620 Pick-Up: Long Bed
As I’ve alluded to before, I enjoy consistency in a collection – which happens to be why my projects are the same make and color. Call me boring, but I like a theme. So the listing for this original 1976 Datsun 620… more»
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1976 AMC Matador Brougham: Room For 9
Here’s one I haven’t seen before: a 1976 AMC Matador Brougham wagon! You can find it here on eBay in Simpsonville, South Carolina. My first reaction to this long-nose estate is how aggressive a wagon can become with a simple… more»
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MG TDs: Survivor Or Unfinished Restoration?
Which would you choose, an almost complete restoration listed on eBay for $11,000 or a low mileage survivor here on eBay for $14,000? The survivor is completely original with 24,000 miles and has been stored in a climate controlled garage for 30… more»
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Lil’ Hustler: 1976 Datsun Pickup Time Capsule
I find that I am frequently disappointed upon close examination of “survivor” finds. What look like pristine original components in fuzzy, poor quality pictures often turn out to be serviceable but cosmetically poor parts in person. Don’t get me… more»
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1984 Saab 900: No Winters
There are two things common to New England: Saabs and rust. For whatever reason, the Yankee culture finds Saabs and Volvos quite endearing, so it’s not uncommon to find elderly versions of both marques still roaming around. However, the… more»
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1966 Volkswagen Beetle: Reasonably Priced
I’m always looking for a bargain on Craigslist, but usually find overpriced rust. Here’s a reasonably priced 1966 Beetle from a desirable year, the last year of the “good” Bugs. It’s all original, unmolested, numbers matching and even runs and… more»
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1941 Indian Scout: Period Correct
Imagine buying a barn full of motorcycle parts – presumably for a good price, assuming the seller didn’t want to go through the work of sorting it all – and finding a bike like this 1941 Indian Scout here… more»
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1987 TVR 280i: Last Year Tasmin
Here’s everything you’ll ever need to know about why I want to own a TVR Tasmin 280i, just like this one found on craigslist by Barn Finds reader TGM: a video of a Tasmin idling and revving out in first gear…. more»
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1963 Dodge Dart: Like New Survivor
This survivor Dodge Dart GT was sent in by reader Charles H. With only 22,863 miles showing, this Dodge is only barely broken in. Looking at the condition of the original paint, interior and even the chrome, this looks… more»
