We’ve been quite busy lately working on all of our projects and lately my attention has mostly been on polishing and waxing our Torino (update coming soon!). As I’ve watched the paint come back to life, it’s made me… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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1966 Fiat 1500GT Ghia: Exotic Looks
While just about any car looks better on wire knock-off wheels, this 1966 Fiat 1500 GT Ghia could be sitting on cinder blocks and I’d still consider it beautiful. Spotted by Barn Finds reader Harlyn J, this Ghia can be found… more»
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Model T Fighter: 1920 Chevrolet 490 Touring
The seller of this 1920 Chevrolet claims that it is unrestored, is 98% original, and has covered only covered 21k miles. Pretty big claims there for a 95 year old car! I’m not so sure about all that, but… more»
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Dad’s 1970 Chevelle SS 396 Survivor
From Chad H – This is my father’s 1970 Chevelle SS396 4spd w/M22 Rock crusher transmission this car is a 100% original numbers matching with no paint or body work and with original interior. Found here in Michigan in… more»
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Go, Montego, Go! 1968 Mercury
As a lover of mid-60’s FoMoCo products, this one really caught my eye. And it’s got those great GT wheels that Jesse & Josh’s Torino has, too! The seller of this 1968 Mercury Montego has decided to let their… more»
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1960 Ford Fairlane 500: All Original
This 1960 Ford has a complete and interesting history since new and only 52,000 miles on the dial. It looks just like the first one I saw at the Ford dealership when they first came out. Cars changed every… more»
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1958 Willys Jeep FC-150: Nice 10-Footer
Barn Finds reader Charles Hefner spotted this very nice survivor-grade ’58 Jeep Willys FC-150 here on eBay, and with only a day left and no bites on the $14,500 Buy-It-Now, I suspect it might be re-listed shortly. In fairness, I… more»
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Cheap Sunshine! $1,100 Fiat 124 Spider
How can you go wrong with this one! I’m amazed that there are still bargains out there like this. For only $1,100 here on eBay you can purchase this Italian convertible right now! The car is located in Brooklyn, New… more»
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Lots Of Questions: 1961 Pontiac Catalina
We don’t know much about this 1961 Pontiac. The seller, a person of few words, tells us that it was a nice one owner car until two years ago. Presumably that’s when the seller purchased the car. It’s located… more»
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1979 Mercedes-Benz 280S: El Salvador Escapee
This 1979 Mercedes-Benz 280S here on eBay is a pristine example of a Euro-spec sedan that has a fascinating history. US versions of these classic highway cruisers got saddled with clunky lighting and even worse bumpers, so the clean… more»
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429 V8! 1969 Mercury Marquis
The first owner kept this California-native 1969 Marquis for 40 years. Apart from a shredded vinyl roof, I think the outside looks a lot like it did back in 1969. It’s now found in Covina, California and is for… more»
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1972 AMC Randall Gremlin X: Unofficial Hot Rod
When I saw the eBay ad for a low-mileage AMC Gremlin with a jaw-dropping price of $60,000, I knew I had to have a closer look. Sure, this 1972 AMC Gremlin X here on eBay has less than 10,000 original… more»
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What’s This 1966 Olds Delta 88 Worth?
Reader Andrew S recently contacted us in hopes of getting an idea of what this beautiful Olds Delta 88 might be worth. It’s in great shape, but is a four door, which isn’t valued by Hagerty. He thought you… more»
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1934 Chrysler Airflow: Love Story
These are the ones I hope for – the eBay listings for cars that have so much of their previous owners’ history ingrained within them that it’s impossible not to become part of the story yourself. This 1934 Chrysler… more»
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38k Miles! 1962 Corvair Convertible
Some cars just have an “honest” look about them. I think this is one of those cars; once you look it over I’d like to hear your thoughts, and if you agree that the 38,000 mile claim is legitimate…. more»
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160 Mile 1982 Oldsmobile Omega!
We wouldn’t normally get too excited about an Oldsmobile Omega, but one that is claimed to have only covered 160 miles since new is a different story. When Jim S. emailed us the link to this Olds, I assumed… more»
