Cartier is normally associated with watches and jewelry, but Lincoln convinced the company to let them stick the name on a few cars too. That may make this Mark V more interesting, but I doubt it is the main… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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1985 Maserati Biturbo: E for Enhanced?
Barn Finds reader Charles H. flagged this very special Maserati Biturbo E, listed here on craigslist in South Carolina. Most of these 80s Maseratis we see are rough projects, subjected to years of neglect due to stagnant values, poor reliability… more»
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Classy Lady: 1980 Ford Thunderbird
I always forget this generation of the Thunderbird existed. Even though the basic design remained the same for many years, this generation’s front and rear treatments looked surprisingly modern, and the tighter proportions worked well on the compact Fox… more»
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What A Bonny Wagon! 1968 Bonneville
I tend to be naturally suspicious of extraordinarily low mileage claims, but this one looks like the real deal. With 7,317 miles showing and original, hardly worn parts everywhere along with some documentation, I can believe this wagon has lived… more»
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Original Beep Beep? 1969 Road Runner
Plymouth Road Runners are among the most iconic of all muscle cars of the late ’60s and early ’70s, and the 1969 may be the best year of all. This was the height of Mopar fascination with using the… more»
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Garaged Runner: 1966 Chevy II Nova Wagon
This 1966 Chevy II / Nova station wagon here on craigslist was recently started and driven for the first time in 12 years with no issues and has been garaged for the last three decades. Located in the picturesque… more»
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How Do You IROC? 1986/7 Garage Find Camaros
We’ve periodically discussed how the 1980s Camaro line is potentially poised for a uptick in value, especially for rare cars like this 5-speed manual transmission-equipped Z28 here on craigslist and a 16,000 original mile convertible here on eBay. Frankly, I… more»
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Gallic People Mover: 1964 Peugeot 404 Wagon
Reader Dean B. writes: Not the car that the Citroen wagons were, but appears in MUCH better condition. Address in the ad says tomoxo – that is the Canadian postal code for Eckville, Alberta, north and west of Calgary. The… more»
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The Eldorado Killer: 1975 Lincoln Mark IV
The Cadillac Eldorado was king of the luxury coupe market in the sixties and early seventies. But it didn’t hold that top spot forever, and this car is the reason why. This 1975 Lincoln Mark IV appears here on… more»
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1983 Mercedes 230TE Wagon: The Right Spec
The seller of this 1983 Mercedes 230TE wagon here on eBay recently listed the VW Golf Country we featured here a few days ago. Based on his feedback (which is not great, by the way), the seller is a… more»
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4,950 Miles! 1975 Ford Maverick
On the one hand, this is an absolutely mint example of a 40-year old car! On the other hand, it’s a really plain, somewhat boring example of a 40-year old car! This great find was sent in by Jim… more»
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Big Cat Survivor: 1978 Mercury Cougar XR7
This really nice looking survivor Cougar must have been loved it’s whole life. It’s currently located in North East Maryland (that’s a real location name), and is up for sale here on eBay. The buy-it-now is a somewhat odd $10,987.63… more»
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Mint Condition With T-Tops: 1978 Ford Thunderbird
With T-tops, two-tone paint, polycast wheels and a brown velour interior, this 1978 Ford Thunderbird couldn’t be any more late 1970’s! It’s located in Lakeland, Florida and is being sold here on eBay with an opening bid of $7,500.
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Sun Orange Survivor: 1977 AMC Hornet DL
A true survivor, this 1977 AMC Hornet DL was purchased and owned in Los Angeles for the first 38 years of it’s life. The second owner purchased it earlier this year and after some maintenance has chosen to sell… more»
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Beetle Replacement: 1979 Volkswagen Brasilia
Barn Finds reader Jim S. sent us this unusual Volkswagen find–thanks, Jim! This two-door Brasilia that was originally designed to replace the Beetle (it didn’t!) has been imported recently and is now located in Irvington, Alabama and is for… more»
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Speedster Substitute: 1959 Porsche 356 Convertible D
There are some cars that simply give you chills. This 1959 Porsche 356 Convertible D is just such a car, as it truly looks like the improbable find the seller portrays it to be. Listed here on the Kijiji… more»
