While manufacturers churn out endless variants of otherwise ordinary cars on a regular basis, there was a time when “limited edition” truly meant limited edition. Take this 1981 Toyota Celica GTA coupe here on eBay, which is a special 10th… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Short Sale: 1960 Chevrolet Corvair 700
Thanks to Barn Finds fan, Jay P., for tracking down this great looking custom! This is a 1960 Chevrolet Corvair 700, no really, it is! It’s in Long Beach, California and is on Craigslist with an asking price of… more»
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Wheat Truck: 1967 Ford F600
This 1967 Ford F600 here on eBay is about as emblematic of the Midwest as you can get: farm lifestyle, wheat harvesting, hard-working and true-blue American made. That’s not to say Middle America is just about farming; no, it’s simply… more»
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The Eliminator: 1970 Mercury Cougar
I grew up hearing amazing stories about the Mercury Cougar. As you may recall, my dad has always wanted a Cougar, even just a base model. He eventually found one that he likes, so hopefully he doesn’t see this… more»
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6,500 Miles! 1974 Ford Pinto Esquire Wagon
I hope that you’ve have your passport updated since that college class trip to Europe in the mid-90s, you’ll need it to see this one, unless you live in Canada. This 1974 Ford Pinto Esquire Wagon is in Niagara… more»
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#121 Of 150: Mecham Racing MSE Trans Am Survivor
I’ll tell you right off the bat; the pictures in this post aren’t great. However, the car is cool and rare enough that I thought you folks might like to see it anyway, as did Barn Finds reader Robert… more»
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Wild and Crazy: 1978 AMC Matador Barcelona II Coupe
Break out the white shoes and white belts, you wild and crazy guys! This 1978 AMC Matador Barcelona II Coupe is on eBay with a current bid price of just over $4,000 but there are still two days left to get your… more»
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French Original: 1975 Peugeot 604 SL Sedan
I know that you’ve been wondering where all of the nice, French sedans have been on Barn Finds lately; well, no worries! This is a 1975 Peugeot 604 SL Sedan and it’s located in Glendale, California and is listed… more»
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Is There A Better One? 1977 Datsun 280Z
It’s not often we find a survivor car looking this nice, even one as late as 1977. No repaints, no rechroming, just careful care from 1977 on (albeit with a storage period in between). This fine survivor is currently… more»
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Black And Chrome! Original 1949 Buick Roadmaster
I think the Buick stylists for the Roadmaster’s new 1949 look tried to put as much chrome on the front of the car as possible! Maybe someone had stock in a plating company? Even the ventiports (those characteristic Buick… more»
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All There: 1953 MG TD
The MG TD design evolved from the 1930’s T series and is very similar in many ways. It shares the same basic styling and the body is also built on an ash wood frame. Almost all of the MG TDs were… more»
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Holy Grail Drift King: 1985 Toyota Corolla GT-S
This is a holy grail car for those folks who are into Japanese vehicles. The 1985 Toyota Celica GT-S seen here is in Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada, about 5 hours north of Seattle. This one is worth any import fees or duties… more»
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Unrestored Stunning Survivor: 1968 Buick Riviera
I enjoy the restrained lines, especially the nose and tail, of these second generation Rivieras. And this one has been cherished since day one. Can you believe that’s original paint? The car is being cossetted in Yreka, California and… more»
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French Folly: 1956 Poirier Voiturette Monoto XW-5
This French folly is a 1956 Poirier Voiturette Monoto XW-5 and it’s in Johns Island, South Carolina. It’s listed on eBay with a current bid of just over $2,000, but the reserve isn’t met. This type of Voiturette, or… more»
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Little Lady Owned: 1984 VW Jetta Coupe
Among the world of VW fanatics, a two-door Jetta is considered the holy grail of Volkswagen’s mainstream sedan lineup. They’re quite hard to find today, especially in clean, original condition, so this first-generation ’84 Jetta Coupe here on eBay is quite… more»
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$3,500 Hauler: 1965 Ford Ranchero with Protect-O-Top
Here’s one for you Ford lovers, it’s a 1965 Ford Ranchero with Protect-O-Top and it’s on Craigslist in Lynnwood, Washington, about a half-hour north of Seattle. The seller is asking a mere $3,500 for this l’il hauler. That’s a… more»
