It’s pretty easy to see that this 1973 AMC Gremlin (described as “99% unrestored” by the seller) has had a comfy home lately with an AMC fan! As Chaucer said, however approximately, all good things must come to an end as… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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All Business: 1941 Chevrolet Business Coupe
In 1941, with the Depression mostly over, Chevrolet introduced a newly styled more modern body that included hidden running boards, and had an extremely successful sales year. All 1941 Chevys were powered by the trusty 90 bhp 216 cubic… more»
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Short and Sweet: 1966 Chevrolet C10 Fleetside
Thanks to Jim S. for tracking down this short and sweet barn find! This super cool pickup is a 1966 Chevrolet C10 Fleetside and boy is it a great truck! It’s listed on eBay with a current bid of $2,575… more»
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Army Issue: 1982 Ford F-100 Pickup
Thanks to Jim S. for sending in this one! This is a 1982 Ford F-100 short-box pickup with a topper and it’s located in West Valley, New York. The seller has it listed on eBay with an asking price… more»
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Wide Wagon: 1978 AMC Pacer V8 Wagon
We all know and love the AMC Pacer. Or, we all know the AMC Pacer, not all of us love the design. I’m in the love-it camp, of course. Thanks to Jim S. for finding this 1978 AMC Pacer Wagon…. more»
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Not A Lincoln: 1956 Continental Mark II
When most people hear Continental they think Lincoln. That was not always the case though. In the mid fifties, Ford actually marketed the Continental as its own brand for a while. They were sold through Lincoln dealerships, but the L word… more»
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Barn Bubble: 1968 Lambretta Willam City
No, this isn’t photoshopped, or photochopped, or any other form of photo trickery; it’s a real car! This is a 1968 Lambretta Willam City and it’s powered by the folks who gave us Lambretta scooters. It’s found on eBay in Warminster, United… more»
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Pick A Car: Honda CRX HF and Si
My brother and I often discuss how tempting it is to specialize in restoring the favorite vehicles from our youth and selling them within a niche dealership environment. The tough part is making the venture profitable enough to be… more»
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Crowning Glory: 1974 Toyota Crown
If you’re looking for something that will stand out at the next Cars and Coffee event, this is a strong contender. This 1974 Toyota Crown Saloon is in Dorking, Surrey, United Kingdom, about an hour and a half southwest of… more»
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Worth The Wait: 1937 Packard 1023
In the 1930s Packard was the premier luxury automobile and this big 12 cylinder sedan was their finest. Many car-makers, like Peerless Franklin, Marmon, Ruxton, Stearns-Knight, Stutz, Duesenberg, and Pierce-Arrow did not survive the depression. Packard survived by building… more»
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Even More Elite: 1974 Ford Gran Torino Elite
The Torino started as the upscale version of the Fairlane in 1978. Then the Fairlane became a sub model of the Torino and in 1971 the Fairlane name was dropped completely. Here’s another Elite, in perhaps a more pleasing shade… more»
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Cheap Flyte: 1953 Nash Ambassador Airflyte
Thanks to Stuart F. for sending in this find! This is a 1953 Nash Ambassador Airflyte and it’s in Foley, Minnesota; a little over an hour northwest of Minneapolis. This solid car is listed on eBay with almost 30… more»
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Nicest One Around: 1980 Rover SD1 3500
When I first learned about the Rover SD1, I thought it was a brilliant idea! A British sports sedan with an American derived V8. Honestly, does it get any more interesting than that? The problem is, we didn’t get… more»
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Bellissimo Bimota: 1975 Bimota-Yamaha 350 YB1
Get your leathers on, you’ll need them for this ride. This is a 1975 Bimota YB1 with a Yamaha TZ350 engine. It’s listed on eBay with the bid currently just under $1,300. Wait, what, the bid is just under $1,300?! I… more»
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40 Years In The Barn: 1938 Morgan 4/4
When it comes to iconic and beautiful British sports cars, one of the first that always comes to mind for me is the Morgan 4/4. They aren’t incredibly quick cars, nor are they the best handling, but boy are… more»
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Original Pink Slip: 1949 Plymouth Special Deluxe
Earlier this month, I wrote up a lovely and mostly original 1949 Plymouth Special Deluxe two door located in Virginia. Yesterday, when I found this 1949 Plymouth Special Deluxe four door I thought I was seeing double, as the… more»
