As I’ve alluded to before, I enjoy consistency in a collection – which happens to be why my projects are the same make and color. Call me boring, but I like a theme. So the listing for this original 1976 Datsun 620… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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1976 AMC Matador Brougham: Room For 9
Here’s one I haven’t seen before: a 1976 AMC Matador Brougham wagon! You can find it here on eBay in Simpsonville, South Carolina. My first reaction to this long-nose estate is how aggressive a wagon can become with a simple… more»
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MG TDs: Survivor Or Unfinished Restoration?
Which would you choose, an almost complete restoration listed on eBay for $11,000 or a low mileage survivor here on eBay for $14,000? The survivor is completely original with 24,000 miles and has been stored in a climate controlled garage for 30… more»
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Lil’ Hustler: 1976 Datsun Pickup Time Capsule
I find that I am frequently disappointed upon close examination of “survivor” finds. What look like pristine original components in fuzzy, poor quality pictures often turn out to be serviceable but cosmetically poor parts in person. Don’t get me… more»
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1984 Saab 900: No Winters
There are two things common to New England: Saabs and rust. For whatever reason, the Yankee culture finds Saabs and Volvos quite endearing, so it’s not uncommon to find elderly versions of both marques still roaming around. However, the… more»
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1966 Volkswagen Beetle: Reasonably Priced
I’m always looking for a bargain on Craigslist, but usually find overpriced rust. Here’s a reasonably priced 1966 Beetle from a desirable year, the last year of the “good” Bugs. It’s all original, unmolested, numbers matching and even runs and… more»
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1941 Indian Scout: Period Correct
Imagine buying a barn full of motorcycle parts – presumably for a good price, assuming the seller didn’t want to go through the work of sorting it all – and finding a bike like this 1941 Indian Scout here… more»
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1987 TVR 280i: Last Year Tasmin
Here’s everything you’ll ever need to know about why I want to own a TVR Tasmin 280i, just like this one found on craigslist by Barn Finds reader TGM: a video of a Tasmin idling and revving out in first gear…. more»
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1963 Dodge Dart: Like New Survivor
This survivor Dodge Dart GT was sent in by reader Charles H. With only 22,863 miles showing, this Dodge is only barely broken in. Looking at the condition of the original paint, interior and even the chrome, this looks… more»
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1950 Oldsmobile Rocket: The Old In Oldsmobile
With a little work, this could turn out to be a great driver!
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Sinister Survivor: 1995 Chevrolet Impala SS
Would you preserve it or drive it?
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1958 Buick Roadmaster 75: Low Mileage Survivor
This is one loaded and luxurious survivor!
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1936 Hudson: Surviving In Style
This Hudson listed on craigslist in Boise is very original and looks really nice. The paint is original with touch ups and some flaws. It’s said to run and drive as is. It would be great to know what the… more»
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1988 Merkur XR4TI: Nicest One Left
This has to be one of the cleanest and best looking XR4TIs left!
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750 Mile… Geo Metro?
Well, I never thought I’d see a Geo Metro on these pages, but here it is! Most of these 3-cylinder econoboxes were driven into the ground long ago, so it was a shock to find one with so few… more»
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1938 Willys Sedan: Hot Rod Potential?
Will this Willys end up being hot rodded?
