The seller of this Big Buick 2-door states it is a “real Barn Find”, but perhaps if they had a photo of it in the barn we would know for sure that it really is a barn find. Truth… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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238 Original Miles: 1979 International Scout II
For a vehicle we often see bearing the scars of a hard life, this new-in-the-wrapper International Scout is nothing short of miraculous. Listed here on craigslist with 238 original miles and a price of $27,000, this Scout II is… more»
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Ian Fleming’s Bentley R-Type Found!
Say what you will about Peter Kumar and his company Gullwing Motor Cars, but this guy has been finding some absolutely incredible cars lately! As a matter of fact, he recently found, James Bond creator, Ian Fleming’s 1953 Bentley R-Type Continental Fastback… more»
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1975 Honda Civic: Showroom Special
This vintage Honda Civic was owned by a factory Honda technician and purportedly treated to the best of everything. Spotted by Barn Finds reader Dan U. here on craigslist in Vancouver, it has only 21,600 original kilometers and it shows. The… more»
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Not Quite As Clean: 1969 Ford Thunderbird
Robert recently wrote up a beautiful 1967 Thunderbird in this same Wimbledon White color, also with a black vinyl top. This car isn’t quite that nice, but it doesn’t cost the nearly $15,000 that one did either. It’s listed… more»
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1973 Plymouth Duster 340: A Real Wedge?
This 1973 Plymouth Duster 340 caught my eye here on eBay for its low mileage and unmolested condition, along with the prominent graphics package on the hood. However, a few things that don’t add up give me some pause in… more»
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One-Family Barn Find Survivor: 1972 Volvo 142E
Thanks to Charles H. for this great find! This is my favorite kind of find, a one-family, cherished from new car where it’s obvious the owner did whatever was necessary to keep the car in immaculate condition. Unfortunately the… more»
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Minty Fresh: 1959 Ford Fairlane
This clean Fairlane survivor is listed here on craigslist in Auburn, California for $8,495. It’s complete and original throughout. You might say it’s Minty Fresh!
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1981 Toyota Hilux Diesel: 40 MPGs
We recently featured a version of the classic Hilux pickup, albeit in more impressive 4×4 configuration. This little 4×2 Hilux though, found here on eBay, has a factory diesel engine – a rarity these days and a reminder that… more»
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The Cleanest Old Bird: 1967 Ford Thunderbird
This “T-Bird” has spend the last 34 years in the garage. Listed here on craigslist Carbondale, Illinois is this “like new” 1967 Thunderbird Landau with a negotiable price of $14,900. This is one of the 37,422 which listed for… more»
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1979 Dodge Power Wagon: As New
There are vehicles that just seem destined to be used hard from the day they roll off the lot, with little thought given to preserving it for future generations. The Power Wagon from Dodge has always been such a… more»
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Rustomod: 1936 Plymouth Coupe
It’s going to need an extensive amount of work, but this Plymouth Coupe could turn out amazing! Whether you decide to restore it, leave it looking rough or turn it into a custom rod it will look fantastic! It… more»
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1983 Toyota Hilux SR5: Southern Survivor
Isn’t it amazing to think that former workhorses can become collector’s items? Old Toyota trucks have broken the mold when it comes to their value increasing in such a short window of time. Trucks like this 1983 Toyota Hilux… more»
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A Tale Of Two Lotus Esprits: 1977 & 1985
The Lotus Esprit had an incredibly long life for a supercar, from it’s first prototype showing in 1972 to production ending in 2004 after over 10,000 were built. Charles H. sent us the beautifully preserved blue 1985 survivor car… more»
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1947 Alvis TA-14 Drophead: Worth Restoring?
Reader M George spotted this rare car, an Alvis. The model TA 14s were produced after the war, from 1946 until 1950. The convertibles were built on a modified pre-war Alvis 12/70 with either Carbodies or Tikford bodies. This one is… more»
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Porsche Possibilities: Pay More Now or Later?
There’s a common conundrum among those of us who like to own project cars: should I buy a cheap project and gradually fix it up, or save all my pennies (this never works) and buy the best example I… more»
