UPDATE – The seller, Frank, has lowered his asking price to $2,500 but is open to offers! Be sure to send your offers via the form below. The idea of spending $80 to $100 dollars to fill a gas… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Well Preserved: 1979 Firebird Trans Am Tenth Anniversary Edition
The day will come when everyone who wanted a 1970s Firebird Trans Am will have one. In the meanwhile, they continue to come to market, and if you need one in your garage, something like this 1979 Tenth Anniversary… more»
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Restoration Candidate? 1973 VW Karmann Ghia Coupe
In 1965 when I was ten, my dad bought his first new car: a Ruby Red ’65 VW Beetle. I remember tagging along with him to the small VW dealership in town one Saturday. As Dad was “negotiating” with… more»
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Original Paint: 1956 Dodge C Series Survivor
This is the fifth solid-survivor vintage pickup truck I’ve written about in the past month. And most haven’t been Fords or Chevys, but the “other brands,” including International and Studebaker. Now I can add a “Job Rated” 1956 Dodge… more»
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Boulevard Beauty: 1987 Cadillac Brougham
You know that phrase, “The clothes make the man?” Well, the same applies to automotive photography, and in the case of this 1987 Cadillac Brougham, the seller has made his survivor sedan stand out from the crowd in a… more»
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Post-War Patina: 1950 Chevrolet Styleline Deluxe
Chevrolet’s first all-new post-war cars came out in 1949, replacing the previous machines that dated to 1942. The Styleline Deluxe was the top trim level, perhaps the equivalent of the Bel Air in 1955-57. The market was hungry for… more»
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One Family Tri-Five: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air
Chevy introduced a whole new line of cars in 1955 that would go on to sell more than 4.5 million copies in three years. Later dubbed “Tri-Fives,” these cars have become some of the most collectible domestic automobiles of… more»
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Super Clean, Low Miles: 1968 Plymouth Satellite
The Plymouth Satellite arrived on the scene in 1965 as part of Plymouth’s “B” body line, slotted above the Belvedere. Designer John Samsen commented that the company’s sales department encouraged a wide look front and rear, so the car’s… more»
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Loaded and Low Mileage: 1978 Ford F250 Ranger
When it comes to selling vintage cars and trucks, there are a few “gold standards” in terms of what will drive a strong sale price. One is equipment levels – the more features and options it left the factory… more»
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Low Miles, Very Original: 1977 Lotus Esprit S1
When I was a kid, my dream car was a Lotus Esprit. The “wedge” shape was propagating all over the place, design-wise. Triumph’s TR7, the Countach, the Lancia Stratos, any number of Maseratis, the Pantera…. The wedge was “it”…. more»
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Rust-Free Survivor: 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix Model J
With some classic cars, their backstory or a previous owner can be just as fascinating as the vehicle itself. Take this 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix as a prime example. It spent many years in the care of a single… more»
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Only Two Owners: 1968 Chevrolet C20 Pickup
For as many great trucks as we see flowing across our pages at Barn Finds, some stand out. This is one of those, here on craigslist, a 1968 Chevrolet C20 pickup, with only two owners and an asking price… more»
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Real Deal Survivor: 1954 Chevrolet Corvette
It is no secret that Chevrolet considered dropping its Corvette range before C1 production ended. Sales volumes were not as hoped, early quality control issues sullied the Corvette’s reputation, and overall performance didn’t meet buyer expectations for a genuine… more»
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455/4-Speed: 1976 Pontiac Trans Am
Although tightening emission regulations strangled engines during the 1970s, Pontiac remained the torchbearer for those seeking performance models. The 1976 Trans Am outshone its pony car competition, and buyers had to opt for a Corvette if they sought something… more»
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Gold Standard: 1966 Imperial Crown Coupe
Top drawer is how I’d describe this 1966 Imperial Crown Coupe. It is resplendent in its gold finish and off-white vinyl top. This vintage Imperial makes a refined, subtle visual statement that a Cadillac doesn’t, at least to my… more»
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32k Miles and One Family: 1965 Chevrolet Impala
The 1965 model year would be a record one for Chevrolet and its full-size cars. More than 800,000 Impalas would be delivered to buyers, and of those one-fifth were the 4-door Sport Sedan (aka hardtop) like the seller’s car…. more»
