Marlins are distinctive due to their huge fastback. I’ve heard from somewhere that the styling was intended for a smaller car, but I have no idea if it’s true or not (do any of you know?) Yes, the roofline… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Three-Wheeler: 1984 Reliant Rialto
Fans of Top Gear and other British TV shows will recognize this three-wheeler as a Reliant. Offering inexpensive transportation with rust-free fiberglass bodies (but not frames!), the manufacturer offered three-wheelers from 1935 to 2001. This particular one is up… more»
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1975 Chevy Cosworth Vega: No Thanks, Dad
If the seller’s story is to be believed, what a good one it is. Dad bought this 1975 Chevy Cosworth Vega that’s listed here on eBay for his son’s 16th birthday. Turns out, his son never bothered to learn how… more»
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1970 Plymouth Barracuda Convertible: Price Justified?
I’ve never understood the fascination with desirable convertibles. This 1970 Plymouth Barracuda convertible found here on eBay is a low-spec 318-powered automatic car, but bidding is already over $25,000! I know production numbers were low, and I can possibly justify… more»
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Lot Find: 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280CE
There must be some awfully honest people in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Why? Because this 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280CE coupe found here on eBay apparently sat on an abandoned lot for 8 years and it was never once vandalized, broken into, or had… more»
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84 Years Young: 1931 Chrysler CM6
The seller of this Chrysler survivor is quick to state that it’s not a barn find, but that it had always been garage until they purchased it. I think it still fits on this site though! It’s currently stored… more»
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Sport Sedan: 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta
Why can’t this one be closer to me? A non-rusted out, good running, good stopping Alfa sedan with twin sidedraft Webers and a 5-speed for a buy-it-now of $3,500? It’s here on eBay, but unfortunately for me it’s located… more»
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One Careful Family: 1977 Ford Granada
This 1977 example of Ford’s purported Mercedes rival has been owned and obviously loved by the same California family since new until now. It’s located in Grass Valley, California and is offered for sale here on eBay. The buy-it-now price… more»
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GOF Veteran: 1952 MG TD
The Gathering Of the Faithful (GOF) is one of the more iconic MG events, having been held continuously since 1964 by the New England MG T-Series Register. This TD has recently been pulled from storage after more than 30 years… more»
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Working Van: 1949 Dodge Repair Truck
I was familiar with the Divco small delivery vans, but I don’t remember spotting one of these Dodges before today. This one was owned by the same family from 1949 until this year. It’s been used as a tool truck… more»
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May I Have A Letter: 1979 Chrysler 300
The “letter series” Chrysler 300’s were produced from 1955 to 1965, and are all considered collectable today. In 1979, Chrysler reached into it’s past to liven up it’s full-size models and created a “300” special edition to try to… more»
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1963 Volkswagen Bus: Shockingly Solid
When you look at some eBay finds from afar, it can appear as if they are quite rough and rusty. And when you combine that with a title that extols the car’s rust-free condition, you definitely need a closer… more»
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Disaster! 1969 GMC Suburban
No, the vehicle’s not a disaster! GMC and Chevy Suburbans have been a frequent choice for emergency support vehicles, offering 4WD capability, toughness and the necessary room to be useful. This 1969 model still wears it’s paint scheme from… more»
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Wishful Thinking: 1967 Fiat Dino Coupe
The Fiat Dino Coupe and Spyder were essentially created to find a home for a Ferrari V6 that needed to be produced in sufficient quantities to be homologated for racing. I think the Bertone lines of the coupe are… more»
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Apocalypse Vehicle: 1972 International Travelall
When I was a kid, I read a book about a comet hitting the earth called Lucifer’s Hammer. One of the things that stuck in my mind was that when the disaster happened, the main character got through the… more»
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Gray Ghost: 1977 Buick Riviera
This isn’t typically what I think of when I think of a Riviera. This car was actually derived from the LeSabre of the day, and was envisioned as a stop-gap until the FWD Eldorado/Toronado/Riviera of 1979 could be revealed…. more»
