The story of how this 1971 Cadillac Sedan DeVille here on Hemmings has remained in mint condition is a good one: With less than 30,000 miles on the clock, it has been stuck in rotation as part of a… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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1955 Pontiac Star Chief: 4 Door Survivor
I don’t know why the owner calls this 1955 Pontiac Star Chief a hot rod. It is said to be completely original. The owner only had to replace the fuel pump to revive the old Starchief, so it must not… more»
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Great White Sled: 1970 Olds 98 Convertible
Did you ever dream of cruising in a great big convertible land yacht, top down, looking for a gas station? This 1970 Olds 98 convertible with a 455 CID V8 could be just the thing. It’s all original and even… more»
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Air-Cooled V8: 1971 Tatra 603
This isn’t something you see every day! Thanks to reader Charles H for this great find from the Netherlands–although the car was manufactured in what was then Czechoslovakia. Tatra had long been marching to the beat of a different drummer… more»
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Hoarder’s Treasure: 1981 Porsche 911SC
This 1981 911SC Targa Porsche sat for years under a hoarder’s pile of treasures. When they dug it out, it looks like they found a real treasure. The pictures make this Porsche look perfect inside and out. It’s said… more»
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1947 Chevy Stylemaster: Patina Potential
We’ve been quite busy lately working on all of our projects and lately my attention has mostly been on polishing and waxing our Torino (update coming soon!). As I’ve watched the paint come back to life, it’s made me… more»
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1966 Fiat 1500GT Ghia: Exotic Looks
While just about any car looks better on wire knock-off wheels, this 1966 Fiat 1500 GT Ghia could be sitting on cinder blocks and I’d still consider it beautiful. Spotted by Barn Finds reader Harlyn J, this Ghia can be found… more»
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Model T Fighter: 1920 Chevrolet 490 Touring
The seller of this 1920 Chevrolet claims that it is unrestored, is 98% original, and has covered only covered 21k miles. Pretty big claims there for a 95 year old car! I’m not so sure about all that, but… more»
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Dad’s 1970 Chevelle SS 396 Survivor
From Chad H – This is my father’s 1970 Chevelle SS396 4spd w/M22 Rock crusher transmission this car is a 100% original numbers matching with no paint or body work and with original interior. Found here in Michigan in… more»
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Go, Montego, Go! 1968 Mercury
As a lover of mid-60’s FoMoCo products, this one really caught my eye. And it’s got those great GT wheels that Jesse & Josh’s Torino has, too! The seller of this 1968 Mercury Montego has decided to let their… more»
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1960 Ford Fairlane 500: All Original
This 1960 Ford has a complete and interesting history since new and only 52,000 miles on the dial. It looks just like the first one I saw at the Ford dealership when they first came out. Cars changed every… more»
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1958 Willys Jeep FC-150: Nice 10-Footer
Barn Finds reader Charles Hefner spotted this very nice survivor-grade ’58 Jeep Willys FC-150 here on eBay, and with only a day left and no bites on the $14,500 Buy-It-Now, I suspect it might be re-listed shortly. In fairness, I… more»
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Cheap Sunshine! $1,100 Fiat 124 Spider
How can you go wrong with this one! I’m amazed that there are still bargains out there like this. For only $1,100 here on eBay you can purchase this Italian convertible right now! The car is located in Brooklyn, New… more»
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Lots Of Questions: 1961 Pontiac Catalina
We don’t know much about this 1961 Pontiac. The seller, a person of few words, tells us that it was a nice one owner car until two years ago. Presumably that’s when the seller purchased the car. It’s located… more»
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1979 Mercedes-Benz 280S: El Salvador Escapee
This 1979 Mercedes-Benz 280S here on eBay is a pristine example of a Euro-spec sedan that has a fascinating history. US versions of these classic highway cruisers got saddled with clunky lighting and even worse bumpers, so the clean… more»
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429 V8! 1969 Mercury Marquis
The first owner kept this California-native 1969 Marquis for 40 years. Apart from a shredded vinyl roof, I think the outside looks a lot like it did back in 1969. It’s now found in Covina, California and is for… more»
