Since founding this site, we have watched the values of classic cars climb. Some makes more than others, I think Porsche would be the perfect example of this. Sometimes I regret not buying a 911 when there were still… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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1989 Oshkosh T-1500: Airport Fixture
I blame Legos for my fascination with airport rescue vehicles. There was a set I lusted after, featuring a firetruck, helicopter and rescue building headquarters with working garage doors. That’s why this ’89 Oshkosh T-1500 find from Barn Finds reader Jim… more»
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1914 Peerless Survivor: Oldest Barn Find?
When this Peerless was built in 1914 things in the automotive world were moving along quickly. Every year there there were big advances, kind of like computers and cell phones these days. After only 2 years this Peerless was… more»
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MaxiVan: 1977 Dodge Custom Van
Those of us of a certain age (50-60 now?) remember when having a custom van was the thing every young adult wanted. Wild color schemes, elaborate velour interiors, shag carpeting and wide wheels and tires were on everyone’s list. There seemed… more»
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One Owner For 37 Years: 1978 Mustang King Cobra
Mustang II’s always seem to bring out two very different opinions: one side feels the cars are a product of their time and recognizes that they have some good points, others feel that they are an embarrassing reminder of… more»
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1985 Bombardier Iltis: G-Wagen Beater
Here’s a find from Canadian reader J. Clark for all our readers up north: a 1985 Volkswagen Iltis, also known as a Bombardier Iltis, here on kijiji classifieds. These battle-ready machines featured what was essentially a preview of Audi’s Quattro… more»
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1957 Lincoln Premiere: Hardtop Styling
The current owner of this 1957 Lincoln bought it in 1965 and drove it until 1973, when he put it in his garage for a 41 year nap. Lots of mechanical work has been done in the last year,… more»
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1976 Corvette Survivor In The UK
I love to surf eBay UK just looking at some of the interesting cars that we never got here in the States. Occasionally, I come across American classics that have made their way across the pond, but most have… more»
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1973 Buick Riviera: Ready To Sail
A few months ago Jeff did a review on a Boat Tail very much like this Buick 1973 Riviera that was “rough around the edges”. If we are to believe the seller, this original Riviera is, well, smooth around the… more»
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1934 Mercedes Series 200 Cabriolet: Tall Tale
While every car has a story, some have chapters and chapters of fairytale-grade material that almost defies description. This 1934 Mercedes-Benz 200 cabriolet here on craigslist has been swapped, buried and sneaked throughout its life, according to the seller, who… more»
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1978 Chevy Nova: Super Clean But Plain
When this 1978 Nova was ordered they didn’t check many boxes, just radio, power steering and a vinyl roof. Its history is a mystery, bought 11 years ago at a charity auction. The owner has started it weekly and… more»
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1966 Dodge Polara: Sleeper Potential
Could this be, a 1966 Dodge Polara 383 big block with auto trans and only original 27,000 miles? The pictures look pretty nice, the dealer did a nice job detailing this Dodge. It’s said to be rust free, which could be… more»
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1972 Plymouth Barracuda: Drive It Home
Rarely do we feature a barn find that is ready for the next owner to actually drive home, but this ’72 Barracuda is just that, ready to drive! The seller claims it was recently discovered in a barn, but… more»
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1968 Mercury Cougar XR-7 GT-E: 1 Of 3
This might look like any other Mercury Cougar, but it is in fact a rather rare and special cat, with an incredible story to boot. I will let our friend Jenna from the Owls Head Museum tell you more… more»
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1965 AMC Rambler Marlin: Local Fastback
I’ve always dug the distinctive AMC Rambler Marlins, largely due to the fact that American manufacturers of the era didn’t take much interest in the fastback body design. The shape reminded me of the styling phenomenon of making a… more»
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Pick your Deville: 1970’s Cadillacs
According to Hagerty, of the top ten emerging classics, only the bottom two are American! The 1971 to 1976 Devilles are next to last with the 1984 to 1989 Toyota 4Runner at the top! The 1982 to 1992 Trans… more»
