Barn Finds reader Rene W. writes: I found this on craigslist and wanted to know what everybody thought. If it is real it might actually be a good deal, not sure how you would prove it. The car is… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Rough Runner: 1962 Oldsmobile Cutlass F85
We have another seller who was just too lazy to take their find off the trailer to photograph! This really is one of my pet peeves, but at least this seller is being realistic with their asking price! This… more»
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Sturdy Survivor: 1965 Rambler American Convertible
The Rambler American certainly wasn’t a sporty car, but they were dependable and sturdy. A classmate in high school thought it might have sports car abilities, but you could see the skid marks where he plowed through the understeer… more»
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1953 Chrysler De Soto Survivor
Here’s a nice old DeSoto that’s listed on craigslist in El Paso, Texas for a seemingly reasonable $5,800. It’s been in storage since 1974 and appears to be original and is also reported to be rust-free. The underside does… more»
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Does This Windsor Push Your Buttons?
The owner of this 1962 Chrysler Windsor does not wish to sell, but financial conditions and the loss of a garage appear to be forcing this sale. It’s claimed to be a barn find which had been off the… more»
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1967 Camaro RS Barn Find
Even if you aren’t a Camaro fan, this is the kind of find we all dream of making. An early example of an iconic classic tucked away in a barn, safely hidden from the worst of the elements and… more»
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1957 Chevrolet Wagon: Beauty Or Beast?
Four door classics seem like a great way to get into classic car ownership that doesn’t involve breaking the bank. This wagon listed here on craigslist in Cookson, Oklahoma looks great in these pictures. From this distance it looks like it… more»
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Time Capsule: 1987 Porsche 911 Targa
Just once I wish I’d get a phone call that starts with, “I have a car you might be interested in.” Who knows what it might be, but at the very least I’d likely be getting first dibs on… more»
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Base Model Nova: 1962 Chevy II
It’s no wonder the Nova didn’t do so well in the Spanish speaking world, especially when you consider that “no va” means “no go” in Spanish. The Nova was the top model of the Chevy II, so this base model… more»
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Gentleman Jim! 1975 GMC Sierra Pickup
This is a special edition 1975 GMC truck that I had never heard of before doing some research. The Gentleman Jim GMC truck option package (there was a similar one for Chevrolets called the “Beau James”) was an early… more»
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1978 Plymouth Volare: Petty Special
As we’ve documented on these pages before, Chrysler Corp. pulled out all the stops to make the Volare and Aspen twins more appealing through a variety of limited production packages. Well, featured here is one that must be damn… more»
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6K Mile 1971 Nova Revisited
We featured this Nova the other day, but the seller expressed some frustration about the way we presented the car. They felt that we stirred up some undue doubts. So, we agreed to run the story again if they… more»
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1985 Chevrolet S-10: Fact or Fiction?
This is one of those listings where I hope I don’t feel like a sucker for posting it. Here goes: this is a 1985 Chevy S-10 pickup here on eBay, said to have only 69 original miles after being… more»
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1944 Dodge WFA-31: War Production
In addition to my love affair with ex-municipal vehicles, I also dig trucks that bear some connection to war efforts or other government programs. It seems that despite all of the waste generated by excess spending, I can rationalize… more»
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1969 Toyota Corolla Sprinter: All Factory
Vintage Japanese cars always make me chuckle, due largely to the fact that these cars were little different from their ancestors: cheap, fuel-efficient transportation that had a knack for reliability. But given their age and rarity today, classic Toytoas like… more»
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Hold The Phone! 1974 AMC Gremlin
This remarkably original 1974 AMC Gremlin started it’s life as an official car for Bell of Pennsylvania. You can still see what’s left of the original signage on the door, indicating that this may be the original paint as well…. more»
