The VW just isn’t cutting it for me, so I’ve been on the hunt for a new daily driver. I’d like to get something well-built, fun to driver, and practical. That’s a want list that’s hard to fulfill, but… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Eagle Ancestor: AMC Hornet Sportabout
So, here’s one I’ve never seen before: a 1971 AMC Hornet Sportabout, submitted by Barn Finds reader Keith C. and available here on craigslist for $5,500. The car has been gone through extensively by its current owner but still sports a… more»
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Widebody Racer: 1972 BMW E9
As the resident BMW fanatic, it’s not hard to see why this photo got my blood pumping. A barn find BMW E9 coupe in any form is exciting, but especially when it has the widebody box flares attached and… more»
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Brute Survivor: 1987 Chevrolet Suburban
One memory from childhood that has always stuck with me is my father driving a blue Suburban just like this one whenever his car was in the shop. For a number of years, my dad would buy used Mercedes,… more»
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Clean One-Family Car: 1971 Chevrolet Nova
With 127,000 miles from new and a one-family history prior to the current seller, this 1971 Chevrolet Nova has a lot going for it. Thanks to Jim S. for sending in this great find! It’s located in my home… more»
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1986 Ford Thunderbird: Gullwing Conversion
A few months ago, we featured a Mazda RX-7 similar to the Thunderbird listed here: a low-mileage, nearly stock example with a gullwing door conversion completed. The Thunderbird here on eBay has only 600 original miles with a $40,000… more»
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Last One Built: 1981 Chevy C10 Pickup
Update 1/12/2018 – The current owner of this sweet C10, Jesse C, just sent over more photos of it. It’s always great to see a find we featured years ago still around, especially ones with as interesting history as this… more»
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Mostly Rust Free: 1950 Chevrolet Fleetline
Ususlly when a posting says “rust free” I think they mean the rust is free, but this 65 year old Chevy really does come close to being completely rust free. This Fleetline is listed here on craigslist in Richmond, Virginia was… more»
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Still In Storage: 1954 Chrysler New Yorker
For some reason I really like 1954 Chryslers. At least to me, they are beautiful, large smooth driving cars and with the larger output engine in the Deluxe models, they do have some get up and go. 1954 Chrysler… more»
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Huge Survivor Coupe: 1976 Chrysler Newport
Look at the unique roof treatment on this great 1976 Chrysler Newport! I’ve honestly never seen a vinyl roof like this–a vestige of a time long gone! It’s located in Antioch, Illinois and is for sale here on eBay with a… more»
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Indy Pace Car: 1989 Pontiac Turbo Trans Am
If this Pontiac looks familiar, that could be because we featured it just the other day. One of our readers, Dan, shared a few photos of it then to see what everyone thought and has since listed it for… more»
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Terrific Survivor: 31K Mile 1955 Buick Riviera
This 1955 Buick Riviera is said to only have 31,461 miles. I’m inclined to agree with that after looking over the pictures here on eBay. It’s located in Bakersfield, California, and is said to have been garaged it’s entire life… more»
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Used Car Lot Find: 1974 Buick Riviera
This 1974 Buick Riviera represents the first year of a makeover of the previous “boattail” body style to make it look more conventional. It’s a low-mileage original car pictured on a used car lot in Utah but supposedly for… more»
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Fierce and Fine: Low Mileage 1988 Fiero
I doubt very many people felt that the Pontiac Fiero was fierce or ferocious, but that is what the name “fiero” means in Spanish. And in Italian it’s “proud”. Maybe Pontiac was proud of the Fiero at least for… more»
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Pinto With Plaid: 1978 Mercury Bobcat
Apart from some seriously questionable interior modifications that may be able to be reversed, this is a really pristine looking example of Mercury’s smallest cat, obviously based on the Ford Pinto. It’s located in Cincinnati, Ohio and is offered… more»
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Mike’s Split Window: 1952 VW Beetle
I don’t watch much television, when I finally take a break from Barn Finds I don’t really want to stare at another screen, but every once in awhile I like to catch a few minutes of TV. My go to… more»
