When the World War two version of the Jeep became the CJ-2A immediately after the war ended, folks who knew their capabilities in war put those skills to use in civilian life. From the farm to the forest and… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Farm Truck Rescue: 1992 Ford F-150 4×4
This 1992 Ford F-150 pickup was actually discovered on a barn via an estate sale, which revealed that it was equipped with one of the most sought-after combinations out there for a truck with the blue oval: manual transmission,… more»
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Same Owner 30 Years: 1969 Toyota Corona
While definitely not ready for the Pebble Beach Concours, this 1969 Toyota Corona hardtop coupe nonetheless resides in Pebble Beach, California where the seller has it posted here on eBay. It’s somewhat rare to come across a two-door Corona… more»
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Twin Turbo Fire Am: 1977 Pontiac Trans Am
This is probably one of the coolest Trans Ams we’ve ever seen on Barn Finds, as it’s claimed to be a real-deal “Fire Am” which featured a host of in-period upgrades developed by horsepower pioneer Herb Adams. The Fire… more»
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All Original! 1972 Chevrolet C10
As you probably know, January kicks off the new season for the big classic car auction houses. One of the largest is located in Scottsdale, Arizona at Barrett-Jackson. B-J has been in the auction game for a long time… more»
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Two-Owner 1972 Mercury Marquis Brougham 429-4V
For two decades, Mercury offered mid-level luxury buyers another choice with the Marquis. They had almost all of the bells and whistles of a Lincoln without being as showy. The seller has this 1972 Mercury Marquis Brougham posted here… more»
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29K-Mile Award Winner: 1986 Mazda B2000 LX
I keep waiting for the custom truck and mini-truckin’ phase to come back, whatever happened to that 1990s magazine and trend? Sadly, at the end of 2019, the faceless corporate conglomerate that Motor Trend has devolved into shut down… more»
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Caledonia Green Stunner: 1979 Mercedes-Benz 240D
Sometimes, all it takes is a paint color to completely change your opinion about a given make or model of car. In the case of a 1979 Mercedes-Benz 240D painted in a rare shade of paint known as “Caledonia… more»
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Orange Creamsicle: 1979 Chevrolet Camaro Cascade
The second generation of the Chevy Camaro ran from 1970 to 1981. The 1979 model year was one of its most successful with more than 282,000 copies built. Of those, just 90 are said to have been equipped with… more»
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One Family Owned: 1986 Jeep Renegade CJ-7
The Jeep franchise is one of the most successful in all of automotive history. From Willys-Overland’s commercialization of its military jeep for civilian use in the 1940s to the modern-day luxury Jeeps by Stellantis (formerly known as Fiat Chrysler),… more»
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1 of 277: 1973 Ford Mustang Convertible
The first generation of the Ford Mustang had its swan song in 1973, giving way to a smaller, leaner Mustang II the following year. Since its introduction in 1964, the automobile had got big and bloated and a disinterested… more»
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91K Original Miles: 1961 Volkswagen Beetle
When it comes to original cars, the details can become exceedingly small but simultaneously grow in significance. It’s almost as if the more granular you get, the more the truly special cars stand out because not a single detail… more»
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9,900 Original Miles: 1998 Ford Mustang GT
Ah, the SN95 Ford Mustang: the perpetually unloved generation of the classic muscle car. The shame of it is these were wholly decent vehicles, with the bad luck of coming immediately after one of the most popular eras of… more»
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High School Parking Lot: 1969 Ford Mustang Fastback
For those of us who went to high school in the seventies and eighties, it is hard to convey just how awesome the automotive hobby was at that time. Everyone loved cars. Especially older cars, since many of Detroit’s… more»
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Marauder Super 390: 1963 Mercury Monterey S-55
Mercury offered a four-door hardtop S-55 sedan in their Monterey lineup for 1963, whereas they only had two-door models the previous year, The seller has this project 1963 Mercury Monterey S-55 breezeway sedan listed here on eBay in Williston,… more»
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Rare 4-Speed! 1963 Oldsmobile F-85 Cutlass
Along with Pontiac and Buick, Oldsmobile joined the compact car competition in 1961, sharing a new platform with the Tempest and Special. Taking advantage of the “jet age” rage of the 1950s and 1960s, the car was similarly named… more»
