The seller calls this 1978 Renault Le Car a “barn find”, saying that it has been stored since 1984. This car isn’t much bigger than a couple of motorcycles that I’ve had in storage almost that long. They have… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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350/4 Speed: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
While owning a pristine classic is something to be proud of, there is a lot to be said for parking a survivor-grade car in your garage. An owner needs to second-guess before taking a spotless car into certain environments… more»
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32K Mile 1984 Dodge Power Ram 4×4 Prospector
The seller refers to this 1984 Dodge Power Ram 3/4-ton 4×4 Prospector pickup as a true barn find and says that it was sitting in a barn for years. I typically drive between 40,000 and 50,000 miles a year… more»
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Modified California Special: 1968 Ford Mustang GT/CS
The Ford Mustang California Special is a looker, thanks to its variety of cosmetic add-ons that made the standard-issue car far more aggressive and sporting. They are rare to find in any form today, with just over 4,000 made… more»
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Desert Runner: 1988 Nissan D21 4×4
More than just a graphics package and some bolt-on accessories, this 1988 Nissan Desert Runner – based on the D21 Hardbody pickup – was the real deal, at least by 1988 standards. The seller has this rare 4×4 pickup… more»
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Frame On Resto: 1983 Toyota SR5 Pickup
The seller of this pristine 1983 Toyota SR5 pickup notes that his father-in-law purchased the truck new, so it’s been in his family for some time. Sporting the SR5 package and wearing great original colors, the Toyota benefits from… more»
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980 Original Miles: 1997 Plymouth Prowler and Trailer
The Plymouth Prowler remains one of the more striking automotive curiosities created in the last 30 years, and a fine example of why building the show car isn’t always a good idea. I can still remember when it was… more»
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318/4-Speed: 1969 Dodge D-100 Sweptline
Coming onto the market even before I was born, which is surprising, Dodge’s new D-series pickups came out in the fall of 1960 as 1961 models. This Medium Green example, a 1969 Dodge D-100 Sweptline, can be found listed… more»
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302/4-Speed: 1979 Ford Fairmont Futura
In keeping with the long-standing craigslist tradition of not having the best photos, this 1979 Ford Fairmont Futura is sorely lacking in a photo of the entire car. I’m not sure how a car gets cut off so often… more»
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Garage Find: 1967 Chevrolet Impala Sport Coupe
Chevrolet would enjoy perhaps its best run with the Impala during the fourth generation which was built between 1965-70. Sales would be through the roof, especially in 1965 when they reached an all-time high. The 1967 models would also… more»
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1982 Toyota SR5 California Survivor
If someone asked you to close your eyes and picture a “typical” 1980’s Toyota pickup, you’d probably envision a truck with flat paint, rust, dents, and dings. The truck featured here certainly doesn’t look like the average truck and… more»
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33K Miles! 1987 Cadillac Coupe DeVille
The sixth-generation Cadillac DeVille was quite different in that it was now based on GM’s front-wheel-drive C-body platform and they were about two feet shorter than the previous generation DeVilles were. This beautifully-preserved time capsule is a 1987 Cadillac… more»
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Fresh 383: 1968 Dodge Coronet
This 1968 Dodge Coronet has a tough and purposeful appearance, and its looks aren’t deceiving. With a freshly rebuilt drivetrain and a few sensible upgrades, this is a classic that should offer its next owner power to burn when… more»
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Diesel Survivor: 1983 Mercedes-Benz 300SD
The Mercedes-Benz W126 chassis is a masterpiece of over-engineering, and has long been looked at as a benchmark for 1980s luxury sedans. Despite these credentials, they’re not worth a whole lot today, largely because they get driven into the… more»
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1973 AMC AMX Pierre Cardin 401 V8 4-Speed!
The original owner of this 1973 AMC AMX Pierre Cardin edition must have had fun checking boxes on the order sheet, it’s just about as loaded with features as it got in that era. This would be one fantastic… more»
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21k Original Miles: 1984 Chevrolet Corvette
The C4 Corvette is beginning to gain traction in the classic market, but they remain relatively affordable. This 1984 example is a beauty, and it has a mere 21,000 genuine miles on the clock. The owner has decided to… more»
