The 1958 model year was not a good one for the automobile industry. The U.S. was amid an economic recession that would put a big dent in car sales. Mercury suffered more than most, seeing a decline of 53%,… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Motor Project: 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SE
Here on eBay is a well-bred sedan: a 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SE, bid to $7600 with the reserve met. This car is located in Dallas, Texas. Not only is this Benz a worthy example, but the seller has also posted… more»
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Stored For 30 Years: 1983 Avanti II
These days, in the world of automotive, a halo car is one which is the pinnacle of the brand’s achievements, a car which customers lust over but was often out of reach for many. Studebaker had the same thoughts… more»
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Deuce And A Quarter! 1965 Buick Electra 225
Big, beautiful, and blue is how this 1965 Buick Electra 225 rolls, and it does it in top-down mode! Based on the description, it sounds like a survivor-grade car that has only seen a folding top replacement. The recorded… more»
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158 Actual Miles? Custom 1981 Dodge Ram Van
This 1981 Dodge Ram Van has a seriously cool story, and may even have obscenely low mileage based on how many years it’s been locked in a static display arrangement. The Dodge apparently sat on a show floor for… more»
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No Reserve Bandit: 1976 Pontiac Trans-Am 455 V8 SE Y82
The mid-1970s were the zenith of the Malaise Age. Pontiac’s sales fell nearly in half from 1973 to 1975, and they weren’t alone. A recession didn’t help, but regulations and a gas crisis were the real culprits. In an… more»
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1-of-66: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda Gran Coupe Convertible
Plymouth sold 566 examples of the Barracuda Gran Coupe Convertible in 1970, but only sixty-six of those featured the drivetrain we find hiding in this survivor. It is an honest car that the new owner could drive untouched, although… more»
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No Reserve: 1996 Buick Roadmaster Estate
Finding a classic that ticks the right boxes can be challenging, but this 1996 Buick Roadmaster Estate does a pretty respectable job. Low mileage? Check. Well equipped? Check. Excellent condition? Check. For sale with No Reserve? Oh, yeah! It… more»
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The Avanti Lived On! 1980 Avanti II
When Studebaker ended U.S. production of its automobiles in late 1963, the short-lived Avanti touring car would be one of the casualties. But only for a short time. Two Stude dealers bought the name and equipment to continue making… more»
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Weekend Driver: 1990 Chevrolet K5 Blazer
Although this probably isn’t the time of year when most people are considering venturing into the wilderness, it could be the perfect time to follow the motto of the Scout Movement and “Be Prepared.” Buying an SUV now would… more»
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Money’s No Object: 1991 Lamborghini LM002
Three tons of fun! When a person is spending over $100,000 for a huge, 12-mpg SUV, they don’t care about the mileage or the maintenance costs, that’s just part of the game. When they’re paying over $200,000 for one… more»
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62k Original Miles: 1952 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup
We see our share of classic Pickups at Barn Finds, with many suffering rust issues. That’s what makes this 1952 Chevrolet 3100 worth a closer look. This beauty is a solid survivor with none of the usual problems, and… more»
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Trail 70 Survivor: 1970 Honda CT70 K0
The word “super” has different meanings, as we all know. When a person says the term “superbike”, that can mean a super fast motorcycle or one that was super successful, or anything in between. In the case of this… more»
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25K Original Miles: 1985 Ford F-150 Lariat
This 1985 Ford F-150 XLT Lariat is a low-mileage survivor with the desirable short-bed configuration. A few years ago, a truck like this may not have grabbed your attention, but seeing one today in this sort of condition with… more»
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Stored Since 1990: 1983 Datsun 280ZX
When it comes to 1980s sports cars, few are as instantly recognizable as the S130-chassis Datsun 280ZX. This is a car that has the same sort of instant recognition capabilities as the Porsche 911, but it is far more… more»
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Last Year L-82: 1980 Chevrolet Corvette
Although buyers continued to receive a 350ci V8 under the hood of their new Corvette for the remaining years of C3 production, 1980 marked the last where they could select the optional L82 version. Our feature car is one… more»
