Patina is one of those words that a person either is on board with or any time it’s used it’s like fingernails on a chalkboard. Wait, do we all know what a chalkboard is? Just checking, I don’t think… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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California LUV: 1980 Chevrolet LUV 4×4
Badge engineering was a big thing starting in the 1960s, or that’s when it really started to hit its stride. This isn’t a full list of countries, but British, French, German, and Japanese vehicles were often rebadged as American… more»
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No Reserve: 1974 Jeep 4WD J10 Truck
This super clean 1974 AMC Jeep J10 truck is a factory four-wheel-drive pick-up located in Alberta, Canada. It comes with a camper top that the seller states is ultra-rare and made special for this truck by Leer. I think… more»
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Older Restoration: 1962 Mercury Comet
Most folks don’t know or remember that the Comet was original planned to be an Edsel product. That idea went out the window when Edsel folded, so the already-committed Comet was sold at Mercury dealers in 1960-61 without any… more»
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Stored 40 Years: 1963 Pontiac Catalina
The early ‘60s Pontiacs are known for widening the front and rear tracks to push the wheels further apart from each other. Thus, the term “Wide Track” was capitalized on for years by Pontiac’s marketing folks. The Catalina was… more»
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429 Powered: 1972 Ford LTD Convertible
This 1972 Ford LTD Convertible has so many positive attributes that it is difficult to know where to start. It is a one-owner classic that appears to be well preserved. Summer is just around the corner, so it offers… more»
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Nicest One Left? 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado XS
This car literally defines the Barn Finds category “Nicest One Left?” and once you click on the eBay link here and check out the dozens of great photos that the seller has provided, I think you’ll agree. This is… more»
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Swedish Humvee? 1954 Volvo TP21 Sugga
OK, here’s an odd one, it’s a 1954 Volvo TP21 “Sugga” 4X4. You’ve never heard of it? Well, that makes two of us. That’s all the more reason to investigate and see what’s up with this unusual multi-purpose vehicle…. more»
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Museum Piece! 1973 Plymouth Satellite Sebring Plus
It’s always refreshing to find a non-muscle car version of a muscle car, in this case, a 1973 Plymouth Satellite Sebring Plus, as opposed to its performance-themed sibling, the Road Runner. But this Plymouth appears to have a trick… more»
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10k Original Miles: 1993 Ford Mustang Cobra
When it comes to saying more with less, sometimes the pictures do all the talking. In the case of this 1993 Ford Mustang Cobra, with just 10,000 original miles, the pictures tell you almost everything you need to know…. more»
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Real Deal: 1968 Oldsmobile 442
It’s the age-old and vexing question that many an enthusiast has faced over the years when confronted with a car like this 1968 Oldsmobile 442. Do you restore it to its former glory, or do you retain it as… more»
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Original Paint! 1928 Ford Model A
When the owner of this 1928 Ford Model A purchased the vehicle, he intended to treat it to a full restoration. However, he has come to appreciate that it is original, right down to the paint. Therefore, he has… more»
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88k Original Miles: 1992 Buick Roadmaster Estate
Many people lament the passing of the full-size station wagon. The reality is that there will probably never again be the sales volumes that would allow manufacturers to justify the cost of developing new models. That means that wagons… more»
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Fresh Engine: 1996 Ford Bronco Eddie Bauer
This 1996 Ford Bronco Eddie Bauer edition is a nicely kept example that sports a rare color scheme and comes with a new engine with approximately 1,000 miles on the clock. The bodywork looks tidy and although it has… more»
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390 Equipped: 1968 Ford Galaxie Country Sedan
This 1968 Ford Galaxie Country Sedan is hiding its light under a bushel. Its exterior shows some scars and minor rust issues, but below the surface is a classic wagon with a tidy interior and a drivetrain that has… more»
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Bertone Rarity: 1981 Volvo 262C
I don’t know which I enjoy more: breathing in the majestic beauty of this Bertone-designed Volvo coupe, or reading about it in the seller’s very enthusiastic description. The Bertone coupe was one of the stranger attempts at courting luxury… more»
