As a lad growing up in Australia, I could never have imagined any local car commanding a six-figure sale price. Then again, nobody could have imagined the country without local offerings from Holden and Ford. Those manufacturers dominated the… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Restored 30 Years Ago: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
A few things surprise me about this 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air, but the biggest of these is that there have been no bids on it as I write this article. This is a car that ticks many of the… more»
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Rust-Free Barn Find: 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
The majority of classic Chevelles that we see here at Barn Finds usually either have a V8 under the hood or fresh air where a V8 used to be. That’s what makes this 1972 Chevelle Malibu barn find a… more»
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1973 Volkswagen Riviera Camper Van Survivor
Riviera Motors was a major Volkswagen distributor in Beaverton, Oregon, just miles from Portland, which was one of the main ports of entry for Volkswagen imports to the West Coast in the 1960s. During that time, Volkswagen camper vans… more»
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33k Original Miles: 1980 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
By 1980, Chevrolet knew that the writing was on the wall for the 2nd Generation Camaro and that a new model was waiting in the wings for the 1982 model year. That didn’t stop potential buyers from walking into… more»
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Original 260/4-Speed: 1963½ Ford Falcon Sprint Hardtop
With values on 1st Generation Mustangs continuing to climb, some enthusiasts with limited budgets find themselves searching for a more affordable alternative. That could be where cars like this 1963½ Ford Falcon Sprint. These cars share most of the… more»
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Fresh from the shed: 1983 911 SC Targa
Porsche has been a family name in sports car fan circles since Porsche began as a company, with the 356. The 911 was introduced in 1964 and has been in continuous production since, resulting in a truly massive fan… more»
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Trailer + Boat = 1962 Trailorboat
Travel means different things to different people. Some like all the comforts of home in their huge bus-like motorhome: washer and dryer, double-ovens, satellite tv, and things that we would have only dreamed about a few decades ago. Some… more»
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One-Family Owned 1958 Buick Special Riviera
Okay Mr. Peabody, set the Wayback Machine to 1958 and cue the Happy Days theme song. Here’s a sharp-looking, sparkling survivor with no gaps on its resume. The seller shares that this Buick was purchased new in Nampa, Idaho… more»
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F1 For Kids? 1976 Ferrari 312 T2 Italycar
After joining Ferrari’s Formula One team in 1974, Niki Lauda won the 1975 Drivers’ Championship, the team’s first in eleven years. To celebrate this, ItalyCar of Bologna produced five 1:2 scale Ferrari 312 T2 motorized kids’ cars. This is… more»
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Long-Term Storage: 1974 Lotus Elite
The Type 75 Lotus Elite shooting brake and its fastback variant, the Eclat, were released in 1974 as a replacement for the Elan 2+2. Like their predecessors, the Elite and Eclat had a fiberglass body mounted on a steel… more»
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Nicest One Left? 1992 Isuzu Trooper
As someone who owns two Isuzu Troopers, I’m keen to see these capable off-roaders continue to appreciate. Like so many other vehicles, the first generation editions tend to rise the fastest, with each passing generation playing catch up. In… more»
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Suburban Survivor: 1968 Plymouth Fury III Wagon
The full name for this 1968 wagon is the Plymouth Fury III Custom Suburban. That’s a mouthful – and it’s a big station wagon with plenty of room to haul the family around with all their stuff. The Suburban… more»
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1-Of-4: 1963 Ford Falcon XL Futura
The Falcon holds a place dear in the hearts of Australian blue-oval enthusiasts. The car evolved from its humble beginnings in 1960, and it remained the backbone of the company’s model line-up until local production ended in 2016. This… more»
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Super Survivor: 1963 Chevrolet Nova SS
All due respect to Ford’s Falcon and Plymouth’s Valiant, Chevrolet designers knocked one out of the park with their second year Chevrolet Nova. The two-door hardtop styling was reflective of a more substantial car as opposed to an entry-level… more»
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Barbados Yellow Survivor: 1988 Honda Prelude Si
When it comes to emerging collector cars, it’s hard to go wrong with a 1980s Honda or Acura product. It’s a great time to buy one of these golden era Hondas, as they’re not yet priced to the moon… more»
