Many would-be restorers are adept at assembling all the parts needed to complete a restoration, but that by no means ensures the project will be completed. That’s the unfortunate story with this 1956 Citroen Traction Avant model 11N here on Craigslist… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Original-Paint Survivor: 1971 Lincoln Continental Mark III
Few luxury liners would look more appropriate pulling up to the golf club than a triple-white Continental Mark III, with a sunroof no less. Built on the cheap (in car development terms), the Mark III was a solid success… more»
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Best Interior Ever? 1977 Chrysler Cordoba
Just to get it over with right away, I wish the seller had washed this 1977 Chrysler Cordoba before taking photos of it to sell it online. This is a beautiful, black, early Cordoba and it’s hard to tell… more»
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Update! 10K-Mile 1991 Lincoln Mark VII LSC
UPDATE – This original, 10,300-mile time capsule 1991 Lincoln Mark VII LSC is listed for sale about 300 days after it was featured here on Barn Finds. The seller has it posted again here on craigslist in Dix Hills,… more»
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37K Miles: 1978 Datsun 510 Wagon
It’s hard to believe how small a car like this 1978 Datsun 510 Wagon is until you see one on the road next to what is considered a “small” vehicle today. A 2024 Nissan Sentra is 71.5 inches wide,… more»
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BF Auction: No Reseve 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback
UPDATE: A video of the engine starting and running has been added. UPDATE: The seller has provided videos showing a closer look at the underside of the car and water being poured into the cowl. Additional photos have also… more»
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EV Kit Car! 1981 Bradley GT II Electric
Bradley Automotive was a 1970s manufacturer of kit cars largely based on a Volkswagen Type 1 chassis and drivetrain. The GT was perhaps its best-known product, which could be purchased as a kit or a fully assembled car. The… more»
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18,500 Miles!? 1950 Buick Super Series 50
Last week I covered this 1948 Buick convertible and due to its stellar condition, it won quite a bit of praise from our varied reader audience. That being the case, I thought this week that I would feature a… more»
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BF Auction: 1994 Acura Legend Coupe LS
Honda was first to the luxury party after seeing the value of providing a top-tier choice based on their reliable line of Honda cars. The year was 1986, which some of you may not remember because you weren’t born… more»
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BF Auction: 1966 Oldsmobile Cutlass Convertible
Locating a project candidate that doesn’t require hundreds of hours and thousands of dollars in rust repairs can be challenging. However, this 1966 Oldsmobile Cutlass Convertible ticks the right boxes for potential buyers. It is rock-solid, complete, and features… more»
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Stored 40 Years: 1963 Imperial LeBaron
The Imperial became Chrysler’s top-of-the-line automobile in 1926. For most of its life, it was in third place in luxury car sales behind Cadillac and Lincoln. To help balance the playing field, Chrysler spun the Imperial off as its… more»
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Limited Production: 1990 Buick Reatta Convertible
The Reatta was a “halo” car for Buick in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Built at the same time as the Cadillac Allante, it was a 2-seat grand touring machine with a transverse V6 engine borrowed from the… more»
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Gentleman Jim Edition: 1975 GMC Sierra Classic
Special edition pickups. If I won the lottery, which is hard to do when you never buy a ticket, I’d load the world’s biggest warehouse full of every single special edition pickup ever made, all restored to like-new condition…. more»
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Owned By a Shipbuilding Lt. Governor: 1975 Volvo 164E
Celebrities and politicians have to purchase cars just like the rest of us. However, does the ownership of a car by such a person make it more valuable or desirable? Is there a sliding scale based on their level… more»
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Nice Survivor: 1986 Toyota Truck W/ 5-Speed
The seller says that when looking at this 1986 Toyota pickup, it takes you back to 1986 and for some of us, that wouldn’t necessarily be a bad thing. That’s almost 40 years ago and a lot of Barn… more»
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Much Recent Work: 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Purchasing a classic can sometimes be a lucky dip, with buyers often unsure about the overall health of the vehicle they are considering. However, there seem to be no such questions hanging over this 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The… more»
