Yes, this is another car where the seller couldn’t even wait to take it off the trailer before taking pictures for the ad. But this one might be worth a second glance anyway! Located in Pittsburg, Texas and offered for sale… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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1978 Plymouth Sapparo: Badge Engineered
There’s an old salvage yard near me that hasn’t taken much new inventory in for several years, so there’s plenty of oddball stuff strewn about the property. Among them is a Dodge Challenger that looks like none you’ve ever… more»
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1952 Citroën Traction Avant: Game-changer
If you open almost any book about achievements in automotive history, the Citroën Traction Avant will likely grace at least one page. These front-drivers were considered revolutionary in their day, both for the drivetrain configuration and the ample space… more»
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Baby Blue: 1963 Buick Riviera
I love early Rivieras. My father had one (it’s actually the second car I have any memories of) when I was little, and I remember not being able to see over the dashboard, but being thrown back into the seat when… more»
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1972 Volvo P1800 ES: Accessible Example
Not too long ago, a 1973 Volvo P1800ES smashed every auction record by selling for over $90,000. That’s pretty amazing for a utilitarian hauler that while attractive, has never been known for its collectability. Fortunately, you can still find… more»
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1971 Lancia Fulvia 1.3S: Rev-Happy Italian
Italian cars have always been a fascination of mine, but I’ve never come close to owning one. There’s something about them that my old BMWs don’t possess – Alfas and Lancias especially, as they just tend to ooze charisma… more»
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Bargain Brit: 1980 Triumph Spitfire
For only $1,900 or best offer, how could you go wrong? Needing only a battery to be driveable, this last model year Spitfire is for sale here on craigslist in Clinton, Iowa. Featuring a newly rebuilt engine and a… more»
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Preservation Class: 1928 Chrysler Imperial
This dual cowl 1928 Chrysler Imperial caught my eye because the title mentioned that it was a Pebble Beach preservation class contender. That may not mean much to you, but if you have ever attend the Concours that is held in… more»
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Cleans Up Nicely: 1974 VW Karmann Ghia
One of the most gratifying parts of reviving a barn find is washing off the years of dust and grime to see what the car really looks like. Of course when I’m buying a car online, I prefer to… more»
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105 Year Old Survivor: 1910 Buick Runabout
David F came across this 105 year old Buick Runabout here on craigslist in Sacramento, California with a $25k asking price. In David’s submission he shared a little info and asked some interesting questions, so I thought I would… more»
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Motoring Monday: TR7 Referendum
One of the more polarizing British sports cars is also one of the last before the demise of the big two budget sports car marques as we knew them. While Austin-Healey and Sunbeam were already gone, MG and Triumph… more»
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Brougham Barn Find: 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood
What a sweet barn find! This ’68 Fleetwood 60 is located in Phoenix, Arizona and is for sale here on craigslist for $3,900. With a 472 cubic inch V8 that is said to run very well, I would imagine… more»
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1962 Rambler American: Compact Convertible
If you have a hankering for a fun little convertible, but would prefer to have something domestic there really aren’t a lot of options available. As a matter of fact I can’t think of many small classic American convertibles. We… more»
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1964 Mustang: Survivor Coupe
The seller of this 64.5 Mustang didn’t provide much information about it, but they state it has a little rust in the doors and doesn’t currently run. It looks solid in this photo, but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t… more»
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Summertime Fun: 1956 Willys Wagon
Summer is upon us and in a few short weeks, troves of adventure seekers will be hitting the wildness on all kinds of off road vehicles. Over the past few summers I’ve become one of those adventure seekers and I’ve… more»
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1966 Chevy II Nova SS L79: The Rare Spec
In what can only be described as an era that feels like it existed in an alternate universe, you could walk into your Chevy dealer in 1966 and ask them for a Nova with a Corvette engine. You could… more»
