You never know when you might stumble across a great barn find. You could find one while you’re driving around town, on the job, or like reader Doug M did at a yard sale. Doug saw this 1958 Mercedes… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Livery Stable Find: 1958 Peerless GT
Update – The seller ended the auction early. Perhaps a deal was made offline? Peerless was a British manufacturer which produced cars from 1957 through 1960. In that time they built around 300 cars and even raced a few… more»
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Fintail Without Fins: 1972 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE
Sports cars are great fun to drive, but sometimes it is nice to have something a little more luxurious. We hate to admit it, but a cushy suspension, air conditioning, and an automatic are nice on long hauls. Reader… more»
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Bargain Z: 1971 Datsun 240Z
Earlier today we featured a beautiful 240Z, but the seller was asking an astronomical amount for it. So we thought we would go hunting to find a similar condition 240Z, but at a more realistic price. After doing some… more»
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Event Driver: 1958 Alfa Romeo Spider
There are always a few Alfa Romeo Spiders at the high dollar classic rallies like the Colorado Grand, so picking one up seems like an affordable way to participate in events. They are not cheap, but they are also… more»
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Museum Quality Z: 1972 Datsun 240Z
When most people think of classic sport cars, they rarely think of Japanese cars first. But there is one Japanese sports car that embodies everything that a classic sports car should be. It has great styling, fantastic handling, and… more»
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Drag Pack Surivor: 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302
Ford produced a number of high performance versions of the Mustang, but one of the more dramatic ones was the Boss Mustang. The Boss was essentially a street going race car and it came in two forms; the Boss… more»
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Four Door Survivor: 1958 Ford Fairlane 500
Normally we would always opt for the two door version of a car, but this four door 1958 Ford Fairlane 500 was hard to ignore. This cruiser only has 39k miles on it and it is in amazing original… more»
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Preserved Goddess: 1956 Citroen DS
In the world of unique cars there aren’t many cars as unique as the Citroen DS. Well reader Greg L not only found a DS, but one of the first to make it to the states and one of… more»
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21 Original Miles: 1982 Chevrolet Corvette
Corvettes are a common sight, but reader Greg H just found this 1982 Corvette here on eBay that is claimed to only have 21 original miles! Somehow this sports car was put away brand new and then forgotten about…. more»
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82 Year-Old: 1929 Ford Model A Fordor
Finding a solid car from the ’60s and ’70s can be a challenge, but how about the 20’s? Reader Shaun H blew us away when he sent in photos of his 1929 Ford Model A Fordor that he found…. more»
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Two Mile Spider: 1960 Sabra Sports Roadster
The seller of this 1960 Sabra Sports Roadster claims that it only has two miles on the odometer. That is right, two miles! We would want proof of that before bidding, but if you are interested you can find… more»
Kellison J-5 Salt Flat Racer
Update 9/19/11 – It has been relisted here. Update 9/17/11 – The auction ended at $12k without meeting reserve. There are few fiberglass bodied vehicles as sleek and impressive looking as the Kellison J-5. Most Kellison J-5s were sold… more»
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Fridge Hauler: 1963 Studebaker Daytona Wagonaire
At first glance this may look like any old station wagon, but this all original 1963 Studebaker Lark Daytona Wagonaire is definitely worth another look. It’s a very unique hauler which located in Virginia Beach, Virginia and is listed… more»
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Rust Free 1955 MGA Roadster
It is always a good idea to buy the most rust free, original car you can find. This early 1955 MGA is about as they come. It has been in storage for 25 years so it doesn’t run, but… more»
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LeMons Entrant: 1976 Chevy Vega Nomad
We saw plenty of interesting and unique cars at this year’s Concours d’LeMons, but one that really caught our attention was this 1976 Chevrolet Vega Nomad. We thought we had seen every variation of Vega produced, but then we… more»
