I’ve always had a passion for station wagons. Even as a kid growing up in the seventies I was always envious of our neighbors who sprung for wagons, when all we ever had were 4-door sedans. If you are… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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1-Of-5: 1971 Plymouth ‘Cuda 440-6 Convertible
It’s easy to see why so many enthusiasts focus on the 1971 Hemi ‘Cuda Convertible. In 4-speed manual form, the company built a mere three examples. That makes them a rare and desirable classic that will command stratospheric prices… more»
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No Reserve Gray Market Car: 1979 Porsche 928
When it comes to European cars, the words “gray market” tend to elicit some squeals of joy from one side of the room, and deep sighs from the other. The reason being is that these so-called Euro-spec cars have… more»
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Modern Classic: 1993 Mazda RX-7 R1
This beautiful 1993 Mazda RX-7 R1 is a stock survivor wearing Competition Yellow Mica paint, and while mileage is on the high side at 140,000, this is the kind of car that you want to see get driven regularly… more»
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RHD Rarity: 1978 Nissan Silvia S10
Here’s a find that gets points for uniqueness, at least on U.S. shores (and on Barn Finds), it’s a 1978 Nissan Silvia S10 with right hand drive. I know the name but not the car, so let’s take a… more»
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10K Original Miles: 1988 Chevrolet Camaro IROC
“Spotless” is one way to describe this 1988 Chevrolet Camaro IROC with just 10,352 miles on the clock, looking like it just rolled out of the showroom. Ironically, it’s been dealer serviced all of its life and was found… more»
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1 of 83: 1971 Dodge Challenger Convertible
The Challenger was in its second year in 1971. Dodge had finally joined the pony car fracas the year before, giving it a new body only shared with the Plymouth Barracuda (although all the sheet metal was separate). Production… more»
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1 of 117: 1957 Dual-Ghia Convertible
For those who remember the 1950s Chrysler show car, the Firearrow, this automobile is even better! The Dual-Ghia was built between 1956-58 by Dual Motors with only 117 of them ever seeing the light of day. The car was… more»
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Tweaked 396 V8! 1967 Chevrolet Caprice
The Caprice was born in 1965 as a counter measure to the new Ford LTD. It was a gussied-up Impala at first before becoming a series of its own a year later. It was the most well-appointed Chevrolet that… more»
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Stunning Survivor: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air
If this 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air is all that the seller purports it to be, it is an amazing survivor. He has listed it on behalf of a friend and states that it is an original and unrestored survivor…. more»
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Affordable Survivor: 1968 Ford LTD 390
For many people on a limited budget, the thought of owning a classic car can be little more than a dream. Most affordable vehicles will require the buyer to sink money that they simply don’t have into restoration work…. more»
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25k Mile Survivor: 1970 Ford Maverick
One of the few downsides for Ford of the incredible sales success of the Mustang in the 1960s was that it took the wind out of the sail of the car it was based upon, the Falcon. And competition… more»
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Spotless Refurbishment: 1947 Willys Jeep CJ-2A
This 1947 Willys Jeep CJ-2A has led a sheltered life, but that didn’t stop its previous owner from performing a meticulous nut-and-bolt refurbishment of the vehicle. The result of all of this hard work is a vehicle that not… more»
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Full Size Fun! 1975 AMC Matador 360
This is one of those cars that you either love – or you don’t. After being AMC’s mid-size entry from 1971-73 (replacing the Rebel that replaced the Classic), the Matador was a full-size car for the rest of its… more»
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Compact Survivor: 1979 Ford Pinto
In the 1970s, with the ensuing gas crisis, Americans were moving more toward smaller Japanese and German imports to save on fuel. The Big Three recognized this, and each introduced their own entrants in the subcompact category. Chrysler had… more»
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Shed Find: 1982 Honda CB900F Super Sport
Barn Finds come in all shapes and sizes, and some are better than others. The owner of this 1982 Honda CB900F Super Sport found it hidden away in a Wisconsin shed. He has gone through the process of returning… more»
