This is one huge car! 232.2 inches long, to be exact, and weighing close to 5,000 pounds! 1976 was the last year for this generation of the Olds 98, and it went out in style. This monster is located… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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1975 Datsun 280Z: Daily Driven
It’s not uncommon to see the words “daily driven” on eBay listings for classic cars. It boosts the car’s credentials, in some ways, that it’s in good working order and hasn’t been relegated to garage storage with a trickle… more»
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Rust Free: 1974 Plymouth Duster
Interested in a clean, rust-free, floor shift, good running classic Mopar? This 1974 Duster is for sale in Farmington, Connecticut after being driven there from California eight years ago and stored since (I hope inside!). The auction listing is here… more»
Roadside Find: 1929 Franklin
From Brian C – Howdy Barn Finders. I just spotted this 1929 Franklin for sale in the streets of north Seattle. The seller says the odometer shows 60k but doesn’t say if it’s original. However it does state the motor… more»
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31k Mile 1970 Plymouth Satellite Survivor
We wouldn’t normally get very excited about a four-door Plymouth, but this one is a little different. It has supposedly sat in a barn since 1980 and is all original. The interior and paint look to be in excellent condition… more»
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Grand Old Caddy: 1953 Cadillac Fleetwood
This 1953 Cadillac Fleetwood 60 is a real survivor. I can actually believe that it has just 69,000 miles on it. Someone has taken great care of this car. I hope the new owner enjoys it as it is and continues to… more»
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Low Mileage Survivor: 1956 Chevrolet 210
The story of how this 1956 Chevrolet 210 only chalked up 29k miles is an interesting one. Supposedly the first owner lived in an apartment and worried that someone might steal the car. To avoid that possibility, they rented… more»
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Evel Knievel Custom Trike: Found Overseas
So, what is it? Well, it’s one of the many creations that supposedly became famous for its association with legendary dare-devil Evel Knievel. This Cadillac-powered trike-on-steroids is listed here on eBay as part of a German collection, and bidding… more»
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1980 AMC Concord DL: Dealer Trade
It’s hard to imagine that there are still vintage cars out there being traded in like late model Hyundais. It does make you wonder who owned this 1980 AMC Concord, listed here on eBay with a Buy-It-Now of $5,000. With… more»
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1968 Chevy C-10 Stepside: Honest Hauler
There are some simple pleasures in the automotive enthusiast world, and one of them is the classic pick-up truck. Cheap to maintain and largely reliable (or at least difficult to break), examples like this 1968 Chevy C-10 Stepside pickup spotted… more»
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1955 Chrysler C300: Restored The Right Way
It’s not often you find cars on eBay with the words “patina” in the ad and have it not mean some sort of rat rod special. This 1955 Chrysler C300 here on eBay has 6 bids with the reserve… more»
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1971 Ford Torino 500 Wagon: GT Looks
Sometimes, an ordinary car catches your eye with the simplest visual tweaks: in this case, a set of polished dog-dish style wheels and a GT hood completely transformed my opinion of a 1971 Torino 500 wagon found here on eBay…. more»
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Sun Bleached: 1972 Chevrolet Impala
This sunburned 1972 Impala Sport Coupe has been baking in the American Southwest for a long time. It’s currently located in Phoenix, Arizona and is offered for sale here on eBay with an opening bid of $4,350. The seller, who… more»
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Googie Style: 1958 Mercury Park Lane
There are so many “googie” features on this 1958 Mercury that my eyes were flitting from one to the other. “Googie” is a word used in architecture to describe the projecting fins, extravagant swooping lines, machine-like shapes, wide ledges and… more»
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Eastern Bloc Plastic: 1964 Trabant 601S
Oddball fact of the day: while researching this post, I found out that green Trabants are supposed to be lucky! Unfortunately, this one isn’t green, but it is located in Fort Pierce, Florida and is for sale here on… more»
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1974 Ford Ranchero: Parts Hauler
I know, 1974 wasn’t the best year for cars. Emission regulations were really starting to take hold and crash standards were mandating uglier bumpers, but there is still something appealing about this ’74 Ranchero. I’m not sure if it’s… more»
