Having grown up in the Midwest with snow for half the year, hearing the term “rust-free” related to a vehicle is something we rarely knew, other than for new vehicles. Arizona is known for its rust-free vehicles, such as… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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American Car, French Name: 1985 Pontiac Parisienne
General Motors used the Parisienne name in Canada throughout the 1960s and 1970s. It was applied to GM of Canada’s version of the U.S. Chevy Impala and/or Caprice. But Pontiac employed the name “south of the border” from 1983… more»
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1 of 2 Made: 1998 Lamborghini Diablo SV Roadster
While it is a well-known fact that Lamborghinis of almost every variety have become sought-after investment and collector pieces, there’s an upper echelon of cars that stand apart. The Lamborghini Diablo was a shock to the collective system of… more»
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Simply Gorgeous: 1957 Studebaker Golden Hawk
The seller describes this 1957 Studebaker Golden Hawk as “gorgeous.” That term seems appropriate because little about this classic is worth criticizing. From its flawless paint to its spotless interior and healthy drivetrain, this Golden Hawk ticks the right… more»
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Unrestored Survivor: 1964 Chevrolet Impala SS
There is something inherently reassuring about buying a classic car with a known ownership history. This impression is emphasized when a seller takes the time to reveal its shortcomings to ensure unwelcome surprises don’t blindside potential buyers. That is… more»
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351/4-Speed: 1971 Ford Mustang Mach 1
We have recently seen a few stunning survivors cross our desks at Barn Finds, and we always appreciate the input of readers who spot some of the best for us to feature. Therefore, I must say a big thank… more»
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All Original: 1977 Ford F-150 Ranger XLT
Original is king and vintage pickups are gold right now, that’s a hard combination to beat. A top trim-level original vintage pickup is even better. The make may not be as important as the condition, although it’s hard to… more»
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55K-Mile 2003 Ford F-150 SVT Lightning
Type in “Ford Lightning” on a search line and see what you get. I’ll wait (tapping foot, looking at watch, listening to elevator music). You already know what you’ll get, the new Ford Lightning EV, not one like this… more»
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Black Beauty: 1979 Mercedes-Benz 450 SLC
There was a time when I spied a car like this 1979 Mercedes-Benz 450 SLC I’d think, “Who needs to know anything about it, it’s fantastic looking”. Well, times change and so much for skin-deep thoughts. These are fine… more»
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All Original Survivor: 1980 GMC Jimmy 4×4
While this 1980 GMC is a 4WD model, known as a K-1500, GM offered rear-wheel-drive versions of their Blazer and Jimmy until 1982. I believe this is a Sierra trim 4×4 and it looks pretty good in the photos…. more»
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Update: 1979 Jeep J-10 4×4 Four-Speed
UPDATE – This 1979 Jeep J-10 4×4 pickup is for sale again, or I should say, still, but is listed here on eBay now rather than on craigslist as we saw a few days ago. There is no reserve… more»
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20K Original Miles: 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300E
The W124 generation Mercedes-Benz is perhaps one of the best luxury cars ever built and today it remains an accessible classic that you can use like any other daily driver. The car shown here is a lovely 1991 300E… more»
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Revived After 37 Years: 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air
If you were looking for a new family sedan in 1956, you couldn’t do much better than the Chevy Bel Air. And more than 1.6 million buyers would have agreed as that’s how many ’56 Chevrolets were sold. As… more»
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Stunning One-Of-A-Kind? 1991 Volvo 240
At least that’s what the seller would like us to believe. I’ll admit it, this 1991 Volvo 240 is in spectacular condition despite its recorded 156K miles. But one-of-a-kind? C’mon man! Volvo built somewhere near 2.8 M 240s over… more»
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Spent Life in a Garage: 1948 Buick Roadmaster
Some cars live amazingly good lives. While most end up rusting away in a junkyard or coming back to us as razor blades or new Corollas, a few cars live a life protected and loved. Take for example the… more»
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454/4-Speed: 1970 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
This 1970 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible ticks many of the right boxes for an enthusiast seeking an investment-grade classic. It underwent a frame-off restoration a few years ago and still presents exceptionally well. It is loaded with some of the… more»
