The seller of this fine 1972 Ford Maverick, available here on eBay for a current bid of $6200, says two things that to many Barn Finders might not go too well together. They are “Super solid California car” and… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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BF Auction: 1972 Chevrolet Nova
One of the more difficult and heart-wrenching aspects of dealing with the passing of a loved one is deciding how to part with their most prized possessions. That is the challenge facing the owner of this 1972 Chevrolet Nova…. more»
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36K-Mile Rust-Free One-Owner! 1977 Ford LTD
This car is amazing, I’ll tell you that right now to get it over with. Without full wheel covers it almost has the look of a lower trim level Custom 500, but this is a 1977 Ford LTD and… more»
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Estate Sale Find! 1977 Dodge Aspen Survivor
We’ve all heard stories about finding a cream puff car that grandma only drove to the store and church on Sundays, but these usually pan out to be about as exaggerated as grandpa’s tales of landing the largest bass… more»
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Original Drivetrain Included: 1971 Buick Skylark GS 455
Muscle car sales were waning by the start of the 1970s, but that didn’t discourage manufacturers like Buick from taking a serious swing at performance models. Its GS 400 had served it faithfully for 1968 and 1969, but it… more»
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427 Tri-Power: 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray
While owning the latest and greatest version of any vehicle is the aim of many, there is something attractive about owning the last of a breed. Those cars should possess all of the features and refinement developed through years… more»
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No Reserve: 1956 Ford Customline Victoria
Ford’s Second Generation Customline remained in production for a mere two years, with the company slotting it between its Mainline and Fairlane models. It was offered in several versions, the most stylish being the Victoria. This 1956 example is… more»
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70k Original Miles and No Reserve: 1982 Ford Bronco XLT
Many SUVs can begin to look tired and worn when they have a few years behind them due to the life they were designed to live. This 1982 Ford Bronco XLT hasn’t suffered as much as some and is… more»
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Kansas Field Find: 1969 Dodge A100 Balboa
The seller says that this 1969 Dodge A100 Balboa van camper was rescued from a field in Kansas. It appears to be in great condition, it looks like they did a nice job of bringing this one back and… more»
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Cheap Cruiser: 1978 Ford LTD Two-Door
More than a few folks will get a chuckle out of the title and then notice the surface rust on this 1978 Ford LTD. The seller has to be talking about rust holes rather than surface rust, known as… more»
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Movie Star: 1965 Apollo GT “Thorndyke Special”
Few cars have captured young gearhead imaginations the way Herbie has. “The Love Bug” is a very special film to yours truly, as it is for so many others; I actually showed it to my son for the first… more»
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BF Auction: 1997 Ford F-250 Crew Cab Short Bed 4×4
This 1997 Ford F-250 is quite an interesting and rare find with all the right options. To start with, it’s an XLT 4×4 and is equipped with the 7.3 liter Power Stroke Diesel V8. If that isn’t enough to… more»
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1971 Lotus Europa Barn Find
The Lotus Europa, with its tiny, ultra-low “bread wagon” body, has always been an oddball on the American market. A huge percentage of the population can’t fit into it. But for those built to a compact size—with small feet—this… more»
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35k Miles One Prior Owner: 1967 Mercury Cougar
Over a 35-year production run as different types of vehicles, the Cougar is Mercury’s best-selling nameplate overall at nearly three million units. In its early days, the auto was a “pony car” and the second from Ford to do… more»
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Cheap Longroof: 1981 AMC Eagle 4×4 Wagon
The seller refers to this 1981 AMC Eagle Wagon as being in fair to good condition, and there is some interior work to do, but it looks pretty solid from what we can see in the photos. That being… more»
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Only 2 Owners and 20k Miles: 1966 Renault Dauphine
Like the Volkswagen Beetle and Morris Minor, the Renault Dauphine was one of the entrants to create Post-WW2 European-built economy cars. It was in production from 1956 to 1967 with more than two million copies, although only a small… more»
