In 1970, muscle car manufactures were trying to figure out new ways of squeezing out more speed, which lead to the birth of the aero cars. Plymouth’s entry into the aero competition was the Superbird. The Superbird was a… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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1983 Honda Civic Wagon Survivor
It can be hard to get excited about an old Honda wagon, but this one may catch your interest. Most eighties’ Hondas have been driven into the ground by now, but somehow this 1983 Civic avoided the ravages of… more»
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Preservation Grade: 1968 Jaguar XKE Roadster
It is astonishing to see once special cars abandoned to neglect, but it is even more amazing to find ones which have been so well cared for by their owners that they look like new after forty or fifty… more»
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Great Patina: 1962 MGA MKII Roadster
We love the look of Patina, but most often the “Patina” is really just a serious rust issue. While it might make for an interesting and impossible to replicate look, it’s still rust and will eventually need to be… more»
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1950 Studebaker Starlight Garage Find
The 1950’s have been called the Golden Age of American automotive design. There were many iconic designs to come out of the ’50s, but there were also some interesting and futuristic ones to come out of the era. This… more»
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70 Original Miles: 1960 Corvette
Mecum auctions can get a little crazy. There tends to be a lot of yelling and sometimes bidding can get wild. We have a feeling this 1960 Corvette is going to cause quite a stir when it goes across… more»
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Original Survivor: 1969 Shelby GT350
This 1969 Shelby GT350 is an unrestored survivor and has been with the second owner since 1984. They have listed it here on Denver’s Craigslist, with an asking price of $63,900. Price’s for later GT350s have plummeted in the… more»
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Big Claims: 1935 Chevrolet Two Door
We look at hundreds of cars every day and we have read some pretty incredible claims. Some claim their car is some rare lost jewel, while others claim their freshly restored car is completely original. The seller of this… more»
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Doc’s Barn Find: 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 Turbo
We have said before that you just never know what you might find hidden in an old barn or garage. When we came across this 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 Barn Find, we thought it was a very neat find, but… more»
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Big Bad Survivor: 1969 AMC AMX
The American Motor Company was known for doing things a little differently than everyone else. When AMC decided to jump on the Pony car bandwagon, they went about building something that was a little different than everything else on… more»
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1966 Pontiac Bonneville Hurst Wagon
When it comes to performance upgrades, few brands are as easily recognizable as Hurst. The company became famous for their trick shifters and performance upgrades in the mid ’60s. The seller of this 1966 Pontiac Bonneville Station Wagon claims… more»
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Luxury Survivor: 1955 Packard Caribbean
There was a time when the Packard company was one of America’s premier car manufactures, but by the 1950’s the company’s image had begun to slip, so top brass decided the company needed a new Halo product. This need… more»
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Short Notice: 1972 Citroen SM
We are late finding this one, as the auction is ending in just 3 hours, but we had to feature it because Citroen SMs do not come along very often. With their quirky French styling and Maserati engine, there… more»
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Preserved Rod: 1935 Ford Roadster
Hot rods were all the craze in the ’50s, but few of the hot rods built during that era have survived. Most suffered sad fates, but thankfully a few have survived. This 1935 Ford Roadster Hot Rod was built… more»
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Sports Car Hauler: 1976 Jensen GT
You either love them or hate them, but there is no denying that the Jensen Healey GT is a rare sight. Only a couple hundred were ever imported to our shores and most have suffered from neglect. This example… more»
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Lost Prototype: Intermeccanica Squire SS100
Intermeccanica began building their own cars in 1959, but in 1974 the company began developing their first replica, the Squire SS100. The first prototype was built in Italy and sent to Philadelphia in 1972, but shortly thereafter disappeared and… more»
