Other than our own snowman, Adam Clarke, and other folks who live in a different hemisphere, most of us aren’t even remotely thinking about winter or winter toys or vehicles right now. This 1986 ASV Track Truck 2800 can… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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2k Mile: 1979 Pontiac Formula
How does a car like this survive 42 years and only accumulate 2,568 miles? Painted in Code 77 Carmine Red, this 1979 Pontiac Formula qualifies as a survivor. It is located at a dealer in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The… more»
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Vintage Reproduction Survivor: 1978 Gadabout 1900 Surrey
Oh, Florida! A place of warm beaches, dreams, and cars of all descriptions. Today we look at an automotive curiosity born in Ft. Lauderdale: a 1978 Gadabout 1900 Surrey, produced by Vintage Reproductions, Inc. Located in Orlando and listed… more»
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Survivor Station Wagon: 1973 Ford Country Squire
Station wagons make regular appearances here on Barn Finds and Ford’s ubiquitous Country Squire is a regular and well-represented subject. Why so popular today? Probably a memory from long ago when we rode around in our family’s wagon, staring… more»
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15K Miles! 1970 Ford F250 4X4 Brush Truck
A few weeks back, we covered this 1964 Seagraves fire truck. It was one of those, “What am I going to do with this?” sort of a post. Specialized vehicles always present that kind of a conundrum but today’s… more»
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7,833 Mile YJ: 1988 Jeep Wrangler Sahara
For a while now, I’ve contended that trucks used for island living is a very real force within the collector vehicle marketplace. From buying them to keep at a beach home to discovering them with next to no mileage… more»
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Gray Market Survivor: 1980 Mercedes-Benz 450 SEL
The W116 chassis Mercedes-Benz is hardly an uncommon sight on various websites and classifieds. It’s commonplace to the point that it’s not exactly sought out as a collector car. But that doesn’t mean it doesn’t deserve a closer look,… more»
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Time Warp Notchback: 1983 Toyota Celica GT
This is a third-generation Toyota Celica, otherwise known by its chassis code as an A60 car. The seller is Cherokee Auto Group, which tends to dig up some incredible survivors from the great state of Georgia. This Celica is… more»
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High Sierra Survivor: 1978 GMC Jimmy 4×4
This 1978 GMC Jimmy is a nicely preserved survivor wearing great colors and sitting on what looks like a mild lift kit. The seller claims it looks to retain original paint but doesn’t specify what sort of mileage the… more»
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Million Dollar Racer? Ford Falcon EL V8 Supercar
Automotive trends can change at the drop of a hat, and sometimes it can be hard to keep track of these things. Motorsport is no different. In years past, a driver would strap themselves into their machine and do… more»
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9,146 Miles: Supercharged 1995 Buick Riviera
The Buick Riviera nameplate is perhaps one of the most recognized models in all of American car manufacturing. The big body coupe has lone been a pinnacle of luxury, power, and style, and despite the eight generation model representing… more»
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27k Mile Survivor! 1971 Dodge Challenger Convertible
Sometimes you only need to look at the bidding history to establish just how desirable a particular classic car is. Take this 1971 Dodge Challenger Convertible as an example. This vehicle is a stunning survivor, and it has already… more»
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Documented Survivor: 1967 Shelby Mustang GT500
Buying a classic car can be fraught with dangers, but when it is a well-documented survivor like this 1967 Shelby Mustang GT500, suddenly life looks a lot easier. The owner is realistic that the vehicle isn’t perfect, but if… more»
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One-Family Berlinetta: 1979 Chevrolet Camaro
The second generation of the Chevy Camaro would enjoy a long run, 1970-81. It was popular most of this time, and it would see more than 282,000 copies built during 1979 alone. The seller’s car is the more upscale… more»
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Skylark V8 Equipped! 1962 Buick Special
Throughout the fifties, domestic cars were, for the most, part, standard-sized. The wheelbase dimensions changed based on trim levels, but full-size cars were the mainstay. Take Buick for example, 1960 saw models including the Electra, Invicta, and LeSabre, produced… more»
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14K Original Miles: 1988 Pontiac Firebird Formula
In addition to wearing great colors, this 1988 Pontiac Firebird Formula also has just over 14,000 miles on the clock. The car is well-optioned and has been kept up as a collector car since new, with the original tires… more»
