UPDATE 12/03/2023: We’ve recently seen a few desirable classics at Barn Finds that have failed to sell on the first try. This 1975 Dodge Dart is a perfect example of that trend because while the previous auction bidding reached… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Rock Solid Survivor: 1976 Pontiac Trans Am
The Pontiac Trans Am faced possible extinction in the 1970s, but the company’s decision to persist with production as part of the brand’s performance image was rewarded with excellent sales as the decade progressed. Subsequent generations offered significant performance… more»
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57k Original Miles: 1969 Pontiac GTO
There are words that can set the teeth of enthusiasts on edge due to their overuse. “Legendary” is one of them because it is often associated with vehicles that aren’t worthy of that accolade. No such questions are hanging… more»
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Original Survivor: 1956 Studebaker Golden Hawk
Some manufacturers that have been lost in the mist of time deserved greater success than they achieved. AMC was one, and Studebaker is another that springs to mind. The latter didn’t produce any genuinely bad cars, but it simply… more»
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One Year Only: 1977 Pontiac Can Am
Hiding in this garage is one of the rarer muscle cars from the 1970s. It proves that Pontiac continued positioning itself as the home of performance within the General Motors empire. It is a 1977 Can Am, a tidy… more»
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Very Clean 1992 Saab 900 Turbo Convertible
This is a very nice 1992 Saab 900 Turbo convertible, for sale on Craigslist in Belchertown, Massachusetts. The asking price of $11,900 might seem kind of high for a List of Craig ad, but it’s right in line with… more»
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Well-Preserved Original: 1963 Jeep Wagoneer
From Kaiser Motors, American Motors Corporation (AMC), Chrysler, and now Stellantis, the Jeep Wagoneer has been made since late 1962 for the 1963 model year, with a three-decade hiatus from the early 90s until recently. The seller has this… more»
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Supercharged Six! 1954 Kaiser Manhattan
The Manhattan was a top-end car with Frazer badging built by Kaiser-Frazer after World War II. Production of Frazer-branded cars ceased in 1951 and the Manhattan then became a Kaiser product (but as the same car). In 1954, the… more»
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Three Generations: 1942 Plymouth Special Deluxe Sedan
Customers walking into automobile showrooms in early 1942 knew that the choice they made would have to last them for a while. The country was mobilizing for war, and the word was out that automobile production would soon cease. … more»
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BF Auction: 1987 Chrysler Conquest TSi
It has been said many times that a vehicle is only original once. Yet, many enthusiasts looking to make a vehicle “their own”. The new owner of this 1987 Chrysler Conquest can do just that. While this low mileage… more»
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Display Or Ride? 1970 Honda CT70 K0
With the incredible popularity of the Honda CT70 over the last few years, and nicely restored examples selling for thousands of dollars, I always wonder if they’ll ever get used or if they’ll be man cave/she shed trophies. The… more»
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Owned Three Decades: 1966 Buick Riviera
If Sean Connery was an American car, I can’t think of a better one than a 1966 Buick Riviera. This car is from his early “Bond, James Bond” days, and like him, it’s cool, it’s tough, it’s suave, it’s… more»
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1956 Lincoln Continental Mark II Has Led an Easy Life
The incredibly gorgeous Lincoln Continental Mark II, made only in 1956 and 1957, was a money loser for Ford Motor Company despite its astronomical $10,000+ purchase price. The car was virtually hand-built, with expensive materials. Only 3,005 were made,… more»
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No Reserve: 1967 Volkswagen Beetle
Few vehicles in automotive history can be considered truly legendary. The Ford Model T was one, and the Volkswagen Beetle was another. Both cars rolled off the line in enormous numbers, providing affordable transport for the masses. This 1967… more»
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Triple White Wolfsburg: 1987 Volkswagen Rabbit Cabriolet
It was just a few days ago that we featured a clean, early Volkswagen Rabbit Cabriolet, and here we are with yet another one. That car appeared to be a low mileage survivor but the seller was challenged to… more»
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Nicest One Left? 1999 Nissan Maxima SE
You may be saying, “Why is a late model Japanese car on my screen?” Well, it’s a fourth-generation Nissan Maxima SE, and this is notable for a few reasons. For one, very few of these cars are left in… more»
