Most barn finds need considerable work to get road worthy again after decades of sitting, but not this find that reader James M sent in. James found this 1962 Dodge Polara 500 sitting in a little old ladies garage… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
Survivor Saab: 1969 Saab 96
It is a shame that GM destroyed such a innovative manufacturer. Saab always tried to do things a little different and this 1969 Saab 96 showcases some of that thinking. This car is a survivor located in Santa Anna… more»
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Fiberglass Special: 1954 Glasspar G2
Those who know of Glasspar think of fiberglass boats, but a few people know of the Glasspar G2 fiberglass bodied cars. Glasspar was the first American company to manufacture fiberglass reinforced plastic bodies and many manufactures borrowed heavily from… more»
French Lotus: 1983 Talbot Matra Murena
Finding a car which offers Lotus like handling can be challenging, but this Talbot Matra Murena comes pretty close. And what it lacks in performance, it makes up in looks and character. This rare low mileage French sports car… more»
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Bavarian Barn Find: BMW 2002tii
This is the sight that reader Paul W saw the evening that he went to have a look at a friend’s 2002tii. The ’72 BMW had been sitting in this barn for 15 years, when Paul’s friend decided it… more»
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Which Sonett to Buy: Sonett II or III?
We have always really liked the early Saabs. There is something special about their quirky styling and unique mechanicals. But we have often wondered which we would want to buy. Would we go for a 96, a 900, or… more»
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Questionable Bond: 1958 Aston Martin MK III
A few weeks ago we featured an Aston Martin DB2/4 that had been found in a field. That Aston was in very rough shape, but was being sold for $79,000. Well this DB2/4 MK III is mostly original and… more»
Weekend Warrior: 1976 Jensen GT
UPDATE – This GT sold for $4,815. If you’re like us you’ve probably gotten to the home improvement store to get supplies for that weekend project the wife has been on you to finish for months, to only realize… more»
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One of Six: 1970 Ford Torino GT 429 Convertible
When this car was found in the original owner’s barn in 2005, we doubt anyone realized how rare this Torino GT Convertible really was. There were only six Torino GT 429 Convertibles ever built and only two painted black…. more»
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German Micro: 1960 Lloyd Alexander TS
It seems as though the market has been flooded with quirky micro cars lately. This odd little guy is offered for sale by the same seller of the Daimler featured earlier today. This automobile is a 1960 Lloyd Alexander… more»
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Survivor Swede: 1969 Volvo 142s
It may not be the most exciting car, but this is one clean Volvo. It should look good considering this 1969 Volvo 142s only has 32k miles! Listed here on eBay with six days left and bidding only at… more»
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Baby Thunderbird: Auto Union 1000 SP
If unique and rare are what you’re looking for, we found the car for you. This 1958 Auto Union 1000 Sp is both rare and unique, as there weren’t many 1000 Sps built during the six years it was… more»
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Quirky Survivor: 1958 Goggomobil TS400
When we saw this little car, it left us scratching our heads. We’ve seen a lot of ’50s and ’60s micro cars, but we’ve never seen one like this 1958 Goggomobil TS400 Coupe. After doing some research we are… more»
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Affordable Lambo?: 1976 Lamborghini Urraco
An affordable Lamborghini is much like the fountain of youth, we all wish it was real but we know it’s just not possible. You may never cheat death, but you can get pretty close to owning an affordable Lambo… more»
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Better Bet: 1954 Austin-Healey 100-4
After posting the 3000 earlier today, we did a little searching and dug up this treasure. A 1954 Austin-Healey 100-4 that runs and is infinitely more solid than the 3000. Plus this is a early 100-4 which makes it… more»
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French Italian: 1972 Citroen SM
With it’s blocky stying and plastic covered headlights, the Citroen left much to be desired in the looks department, but there is no denying that the the SM was one of the most technologically advanced automobiles of it’s day…. more»
