For fans of classic Japanese sports cars, this 1974 Datsun 260Z project listed on craigslist in Elk River might be a great place to start. The seller is asking $5,000 and describes it as a mostly solid car that’s… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Behemoth Bumpers! 1974 Mercury Comet V8 GT
Bumpers! All I see when surveying this exceedingly clean 1974 Mercury Comet is bumpers. OK, now that I’ve got that out of the way, let’s take a more serious look at Mercury’s “me-too” compact. Posting quite a visual statement… more»
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Historic Survivor: 1950 Dodge Power Wagon RadLab Fire Apparatus
Now listed on eBay, this 1950 Dodge Power Wagon carries one of the most fascinating backstories you’ll ever see attached to one of these iconic trucks. According to the seller, this particular Power Wagon was originally purchased new by… more»
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Just Add Paint? 1965 Ford Mustang 289 V8
If you’re looking for an early Ford Mustang to drive with some TLC or to restore back to its former glory, could this be the one? We suspect it was a barn find because of the combination of parts… more»
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BF Auction: No Reserve 1988 Mazda RX-7 Convertible
Up for auction now on Barn Finds is this 1988 Mazda RX-7 Convertible, a well-sorted example of Mazda’s rotary-powered sports car that’s been kept in great shape and thoughtfully maintained. It’s being offered from Mooresville, North Carolina, showing 147,825… more»
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Swapped and Sorted: 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser with 2UZ-FE Power
Listed now on eBay, this 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser stands out as a thoughtfully upgraded and carefully maintained example of Toyota’s legendary 80-Series SUV. It’s being sold by a private owner, carries a clean Florida title, and comes with… more»
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Diesel Power: 1957 Dodge Power Wagon RestoMod
Listed now on eBay, this 1957 Fargo Power Wagon RestoMod offers the best of both worlds, the rugged, old-school charm of a classic Dodge truck paired with the performance and reliability of a modern diesel drivetrain. The seller, located… more»
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Two-Door Time Capsule: 1958 Chevrolet Yeoman Wagon
Spotted on craigslist in Spokane, this 1958 Chevrolet Yeoman two-door wagon is the kind of classic project that doesn’t come around often. The seller is asking $10,500 and notes that the car runs and drives with a 305 cubic-inch… more»
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Patina & Personality: 1960 Chevrolet Impala Wagon
Now listed on eBay, this 1960 Chevrolet Impala Station Wagon is the kind of old-school family hauler that blends nostalgia, character, and proven reliability in one long, low package. According to the seller, the car was built using four… more»
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Cheap Wheels: 1980 Pontiac Phoenix For $500!
In the 1970s, the Pontiac Phoenix was a badge-engineered version of the popular Chevrolet Nova. But in the 1980s, it was a corporate cousin to the new FWD Chevy Citation. They sold well enough but were weak on craftsmanship… more»
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BF Auction: 1973 Triumph TR6 Barn Find
Every once in a while, a true survivor emerges to remind us that some classics really are still hiding in garages, untouched and waiting. This 1973 Triumph TR6, listed for auction in Erie, Pennsylvania, is exactly that kind of… more»
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Sharky Potential: 1964 Chevrolet Corvette ‘Mako Shark’ Roadster
This 1964 Chevrolet Corvette convertible listed on eBay is a project car with some fascinating history behind it. Modified decades ago with a Mako Shark–style body kit, it represents a slice of 1970s custom car culture, a time when… more»
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Incredible Condition: 1986 Saab 900 Turbo SPG
This 1986 Saab 900 SPG is listed here on Facebook Marketplace in West Springfield, Massachusetts, with a price of $18,500 or best offer. That’s near the top of 900 valuation, but SPGs this nice command that kind of money. This… more»
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Shelby Style: 1969 Ford Mustang GT500 Convertible Tribute
Listed for sale here on eBay, this 1969 Ford Mustang GT500 Convertible Tribute brings together the unmistakable look of a late-’60s Shelby with the drivability and appeal of a carefully crafted tribute build. Finished in Grabber Green with a… more»
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Only 26k Miles! 1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
The Olds Cutlass Supreme was one of the most popular automobiles of the 1980s, especially the coupe, like the seller’s beautiful example. I was captivated, too, and we bought one new in 1983, keeping it for 13 years. The… more»
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Trailer Find: 1978 Ford Mustang II GT
After literally outgrowing the “pony car” market it created, the Ford Mustang was reinvented as a smaller package in 1974. Launched just before the OPEC oil embargo, sales flourished once again, though softened by the time the seller’s GT… more»
