The original owner of this 1988 Ford Mustang LX describes the vehicle as being like new, and when you examine the supplied photos, it is hard to argue with that assessment. It presents superbly, and with 12,000 genuine miles… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
Sep 23, 2021 • For Sale • 8 Comments
No Reserve Survivor: 1978 Ford Bronco Ranger XLT
When Ford released its 2nd Generation Bronco in 1978, it subscribed to the “bigger is better” school of thinking. Compared to its predecessor, its new offering was longer, wider, taller, heavier, and came equipped with bigger engines. Naturally, a… more»
Sep 23, 2021 • For Sale • 35 Comments
440-Powered: 1974 Jensen Interceptor
Jensen Interceptors are undoubtedly collector cars, but if you want to own the best of the best, the 440-powered editions are the ones to shoot for. However, those cars were made in far smaller quantities than the 383 examples…. more»
Sep 23, 2021 • For Sale • 13 Comments
No Reserve 1975 Chevrolet C10 Silverado
Finding a classic vehicle with a known ownership history is generally reassuring. When that vehicle comes with a mountain of documentation that you would struggle to pole-vault over, that makes it more tempting still. That is the case with… more»
Sep 23, 2021 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Turn-Key Survivor: 1951 Chevrolet Styleline Deluxe
Sometimes circumstances dictate that an enthusiast won’t be in a position to tackle a project build. Everybody’s situations are different, and there’s no shame in buying a turn-key classic if that will best suit that person. I always believe… more»
Sep 22, 2021 • For Sale • 36 Comments
40k Mile Survivor: 1975 Datsun B210
Before the 1980s, most Nissan-built cars were branded as Datsun’s, a practice that dated back to before World War II. So, the use of the Datsun name was not unique to U.S.-imported cars, which began to trickle in around… more»
Sep 22, 2021 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Original 340: 1971 Plymouth Road Runner
From a marketing perspective, Plymouth’s decision to spend a then substantial $50,000 to use the Road Runner name and likeness on one of their performance offerings seems like it was a wise one. The Warner Brother cartoon character is… more»
Sep 22, 2021 • For Sale • 11 Comments
25k Original Miles: 1993 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra
While we’ve seen our fair share on 1993 Mustang SVT Cobras at Barn Finds in recent times, this one stands out for me on a couple of fronts. The first is that it is a spotless survivor with a… more»
Sep 21, 2021 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Spectacular Survivor! 1966 Oldsmobile Delta 88
It’s an oft-told tale. The owner of a lightly and gently used automobile passes on, his significant other holds on to it for years, and then finally decides that it’s time to part company. And that’s the case with… more»
Sep 21, 2021 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Original 429 Cobra Jet: 1970 Mercury Cyclone Spoiler
Some classic cars are created more equal than others. Some will offer unrivaled luxury and comfort, while others will provide performance that can pin occupants in their seats when the pedal gets to the metal. The 1970 Mercury Cyclone… more»
Sep 21, 2021 • For Sale • 11 Comments
21,000 Original Miles: 1981 DeLorean DMC-12
This low mileage 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 is selling at no reserve in a quick five-day auction, and it presents quite well. Given it has just 21,000 original miles, you would certainly expect a car to look this good, but… more»
Sep 21, 2021 • For Sale • 20 Comments
One-Owner 1970 Chevrolet Nova
Though popular from its 1962 introduction, the Chevy II (later Nova) would come of its own during the third generation (1968-74). Those editions would see more than two million copies built and sold over seven years, including 120,000 Super… more»
Sep 21, 2021 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Magazine Star! 1927 Ave-T Track T
This beautiful “T” is one of five produced by brothers Steve and Phil Averre of the Ave-T corporation in the early 1980’s. It was featured in a magazine and looks just as good in pictures now as it did… more»
Sep 20, 2021 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Untouched 19k Mile 1969 Ford Mustang Fastback
The Mustang would enter its fifth year in 1969 and saw its biggest styling update that year, although still on the Falcon platform it would use through 1973. The fastback would increase in popularity, going from 13% of production… more»
Sep 20, 2021 • For Sale • 11 Comments
32K Mile Survivor: 1990 Mazda MX-5 Miata
Sometimes the Mazda Miata, also known as the MX-5, seems like the last man standing. As small, two-seat sports cars have come and gone, mostly the latter, the Miata has hung in there and is still going strong. And,… more»
Sep 20, 2021 • For Sale • 16 Comments
87k Genuine Miles: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1
Speaking from experience, tackling a restoration project where there are major rust issues to address can be pretty daunting. That’s where cars like this 1969 Mustang Mach 1 fit into the equation. Not only is it a virtually rust-free… more»
