This 1974 AMC Javelin is an extremely tidy classic with 54,000 miles on the clock. The seller admits it isn’t pristine, but would suit someone seeking a driver-grade vehicle that can be enjoyed immediately. From its classy paint-and-trim combination… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Original LT-1: 1972 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Reading the listing for this 1972 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible suggests that the word “compromise” may not form part of the seller’s vocabulary. They purchased the car twenty-seven years ago, following a fourteen-year search to locate a Red-on-Red C3. They… more»
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20K Mile 6-Speed Survivor: 1991 Chevrolet Corvette
Is there a point at which a car that normally sells for safely under $20,000 has the most ideal combination of features possible that it pushes past the normal value boundaries? That’s the question I often have when looking… more»
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Restore or Preserve? 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix Model J
Survivor-grade classics sometimes leave potential buyers with choices to make. Is preservation the most appropriate approach, or would a sympathetic restoration be a better option? That is the decision facing the new owner of this 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix… more»
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Original Paint: 1978 Pontiac Trans Am
We’re no strangers to Second Generation Pontiac Trans Ams at Barn Finds, with some better than others. This 1978 example will appeal to purists as a numbers-matching survivor wearing its original paint. Its presentation is quite impressive, but there… more»
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60K Mile Survivor: 1996 Saturn SL2
“A New Kind of Car Company,” so boasted GM’s newest division, Saturn, back in 1990. It was also one of GM’s shortest-lived companies, only making it about twenty years before the great carcalypse of 2009 sealed its fate. Today’s… more»
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Smaller Is Better? 1978 Pontiac Bonneville
The Bonneville was a Pontiac staple from 1957 to 2005. They got bigger and bigger as the years went by – until 1977 when General Motors downsized all of its large automobiles. This was in response to the movement… more»
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Shaftie Survivor: 1979 Kawasaki KZ1000 ST
One of three versions of Kawi’s venerable 1,000 series, this is the one I would want, as it’s probably the best all-around model to live with in most situations. This 1979 Kawasaki KZ1000 ST can be found here on… more»
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29K Miles: 2000 Dodge Ram Van 3500 Maxi 360 V8
The perfect vehicle to haul your barn finds home from a vintage motorcycle swap meet. Or even maybe a microcar, if a person were into such things. This 2000 Dodge Ram Van 3500 Maxi is the longest cargo van… more»
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Time Capsule Piece: 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
The Ninety-Eight (also 98) was Oldsmobile’s flagship car for 45 years beginning in 1952. The car was on par with the Buick Electra and Pontiac Bonneville, just a tick or two below the Cadillac DeVille. This 1972 edition has… more»
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Very Nice Tribute: 1974 Austin Mini Cooper S
For a long time, I thought I was going to buy an original Austin Mini Cooper, but that’s probably never going to happen. Still, I should have bought that $800 Countryman that just needed its wood refinished. What we… more»
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Nicest One Left? 1971 Yamaha XS650 XS-1B
It would be hard to miss this bright yellow Yamaha parked at a vintage motorcycle show. Although I think it would look better in our garage, now that I think about it. Appearing to have been extensively restored to… more»
BF Exclusive: 1984 Mercedes-Benz 380SL
A known history is always a positive attribute when searching for a classic to park in your driveway. This 1984 Mercedes-Benz 380 SL Hardtop Convertible ticks that box, as the seller purchased it from the original owner and has… more»
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61k Original Miles: 1970 AMC AMX 390
Buying a vintage car online without seeing it in person first is sometimes a risky venture, but it’s less of a gamble when a seller provides a large number of photos that show every view of the car, including… more»
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62k Original Miles: 1960 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88 4-Door Hardtop
The modern vehicle manufacturing industry is a flawed environment. Companies seem unwilling to push the boundaries with interior trim colors, and emotive model names appear to be almost a thing of the past. I mean, how hard is it… more»
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1974 International Travelette 200 Camper Special
I originally thought this dark color was optional woodgrain, but I would have bet anything that this truck was Mayan Mist with Burnished Gold Metallic, as seen on page 8 of this brochure. The seller lists the exterior color… more»
