After a tentative start, the American Personal Luxury Car market segment developed strength during the 1960s and 1970s. Buyers seeking a suitable candidate were spoiled for choice, with this 1978 Chrysler Cordoba a strong contender for those with Mopar… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Held Captive: 1961 Plymouth Fury Project
Chrysler scored a major hit with the “Forward Look” styling of its 1957-59 automobiles, especially the Plymouths. A shift to unibody construction in 1960-61 brought a reversal in good looks, producing some of the most awkwardly designed cars of… more»
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Low Mile Survivor! 1983 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
In the 1970s and 1980s, the Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme was one of the hottest cars on the market. Our family bought the sales pitch and we acquired a new Supreme like this one in 1983 (and kept it 13… more»
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Survivor-Grade: 1985 Toyota Pickup XtraCab 4×4
Toyota pickups from the 1980s have never been more sought-after, and the seller of this 1985 Toyota XtraCab SR5 is offering exactly the kind of example fans of the era dream of owning. Listed on eBay, this truck is… more»
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BF Auction: 1960 Pontiac Ventura Vista
Emerging from this garage is a classic with a great story to tell. It is a 1960 Pontiac Ventura Vista that spent three decades in storage. The current owner recently revived this beauty, returning it to a roadworthy state… more»
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1 of 1,150: 1966 Harley-Davidson Bobcat 175
This super unique and rare motorcycle is held up a bit by the quality of the photos. As you can tell from this opening photo, the only one showing the whole bike, it’s cut off on both ends. Rare… more»
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Triple-Black Legend: 1970 Plymouth Hemi ’Cuda
A genuine 1970 Hemi ’Cuda is already one of the crown jewels of the muscle-car world, but the example now listed here on eBay takes things a step further. The seller describes it as one of just 284 built… more»
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His And Hers: 1978 Honda Hobbit PA50-I Mopeds
As close to being as perfect a campground get’r-around’er vehicle as there is, Honda’s light and easy-to-ride Hobbit mopeds came in two varieties and are easy to tell apart from their color: red = 20 mph, yellow = 30… more»
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Early BMX Bike? Late-1970s Schwinn Hurricane 5
It’s time to think about winter restoration projects for a few million of us who live where it gets cold, snowy, icy, horrible, ridiculous, why-do-I-live-here, wait, where was I going with this? Oh yeah, with three or four months… more»
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BF Exclusive: 1979 Ford Ranger With 460 Power
Some trucks come with a story that goes well beyond the usual “ran when parked,” and this 1979 Ford Ranger—now listed as a Barn Finds Exclusive—falls squarely into that category. According to the seller, this pickup has been in… more»
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BF Auction: 1968 Mercury Cougar XR-7
Some cars carry their history with them, not just in paperwork but in how carefully they’ve been treated over the decades. This 1968 Mercury Cougar XR-7—now listed as a Barn Finds Auction—has that kind of story. It shows around… more»
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Documented Survivor: 1968 Mercury Cyclone GT
Sometimes a car comes along that feels like a time capsule more than a project, and this 1968 Mercury Cyclone GT—now listed here on eBay—fits that description. The seller calls it a documented original survivor, powered by its 390ci… more»
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Family-Owned Survivor: 1968 Buick GS 400
Cars that stay with the same family from new always seem to have a different kind of presence, and this 1968 Buick GS 400—now offered here on eBay—is that kind of car. The seller states it has been in… more»
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The Ultimate 3-Wheeler? 1985 Honda ATC250SX
15 years after Honda’s first ATC, the ATC90, things were shaking in the three-wheeler world. We’ve seen quite a few of them, and it usually comes down to two things: if you ride them sanely, they’re fun, but if… more»
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5-Speed V6 Combo: 1994 Toyota Pickup SR5 4X4
While the inherent value of a clean Toyota pickup is well established around these parts, it is impressive to see how many of them continue to attract strong money even in a somewhat soft market. The demand for Toyotas… more»
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23K Original Miles: 1989 Shelby CSX VNT
The final version of practically anything is usually pretty good, unless we’re talking about what a commercial kitchen throws in the pot for a stew when attempting to use up the last of the ingredients. That same philosophy can… more»
