The Sunchaser was a limited-run conversion of a 1979-81 Toyota Celica coupe into a Targa-style convertible with a removable roof. The work was outsourced by Toyota rather than done in-house and estimates are that about 2,000 of these cars… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Silver Survivor: 1975 Ford Thunderbird
If you’d like to cruise – or better yet, float – back to the year 1975, then feast your eyes on this “Big Silver Bird” (the term Tarzan used in describing the first airplane he saw in the sky)…. more»
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No Reserve: 1969 Ford Mustang Convertible
Classic cars like this 1969 Mustang Convertible are a tempting proposition. Not only are they a desirable vehicle, but the bidding action on this one hasn’t been particularly strong. If the trend continues, it could see somebody scoring this… more»
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13,000 Original Miles: 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.3-16V
This 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16 Cosworth is an impressive specimen, with just 13,000 original miles. These limited production sedans have been catching fire lately, especially as enthusiasts realize the E30 BMW M3 is never coming down in price and… more»
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Amazing Two-Owner Survivor: 1970 Dodge Charger
It seems that every classic car has a story to tell, and the one for this 1970 Dodge Charger is of respect and dedication. The seller is the Charger’s second owner, and he purchased the vehicle from the dedicated… more»
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16k Original Miles: 1987 Buick Grand National
For the 1987 model year, Buick produced 20,193 examples of its iconic Grand National. These are a genuine 1980’s muscle car, and when you couple their desirability with their performance, it’s hardly surprising that we see a few appearing… more»
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Stunning Barn Find: 1975 Cadillac Eldorado
When the seller first spotted this 1975 Cadillac Eldorado, he barely gave the vehicle a second glance. He thought it was just another brown Caddy, and it didn’t interest him. However, after walking past it several times, he gave… more»
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Spirit GT Or Spirit AMX? 1979 AMC Spirit
We have a few AMC experts in the Barn Finds family of readers and members and I’ll need your help on this one. Whatever this car ends up being, a Spirit GT or a Spirit AMX with a GT… more»
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Original Survivor: 1967 Mercury Cougar
The seller of this 1967 Mercury Cougar purchased the vehicle from its elderly original owner. It needs some TLC, but it is a solid and complete classic that would make a rewarding restoration project. The seller says that he… more»
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SS Looks: 1971 Chevrolet Rally Nova
UPDATE 2/9/22: This Nova is still on the market, but it’s now here on craigslist and the price has been reduced by $2,500 to $25,000 even. The Rally Nova was an appearance option on the standard Nova in 1971-72…. more»
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Easy Fix? 1961 MGA 1600
The MGA was a British sports car produced by MG from 1955-62. It replaced the MG TF 1500 and was itself succeeded by the MGB. More than 100,000 copies were built in eight years, with most of those cars… more»
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27k Barn Find: 1983 Lotus Esprit Turbo
The angular lines and sharp edges leave you with no doubt that what we are looking at here is a Lotus Esprit. Our feature car is a 1983 Esprit Turbo, and the seller discovered it hidden away in a… more»
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348-Equipped: 1959 Chevrolet Impala Sport Coupe
For the 1959 model year, Chevrolet had a hit on its hands with its new Impala. A total of 1,134,270 buyers handed over their cash to park one in their driveway. Of those, 164,901 were the gorgeous Sport Coupe… more»
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Fully Documented: 1997 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra Convertible
Buying a classic car can take a leap of faith. Sometimes it is little more than a slight hop, while other times, it is like jumping off a cliff. It always helps when the vehicle in question comes with… more»
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27k Mile Drop-Top: 1971 Dodge Challenger
The Dodge Challenger was the last “pony car” to join the movement that was started in the mid-1960s by the Ford Mustang. From 1970-74, the car shared its new E-body platform with the reinvented Plymouth Barracuda, although no sheet… more»
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14k Original Mile Survivor: 1976 Ford Granada Ghia
Hidden away in this garage is a 1976 Ford Granada Ghia that is a spotless survivor. It is hard to find fault with this classic’s presentation, and it has a genuine and documented 14,000 miles showing on its odometer…. more»
