Owning a pre-war Mercedes-Benz Roadster can be a wonderful experience…right up to the moment that it suffers a mechanical issue. It’s at that moment when an owner will start looking at a second mortgage on the family home. Or… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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312 V8 Survivor: 1955 Ford Ranch Wagon
When Ford redesigned its cars for 1952, they retired their wood-bodied station wagons, making way for the company’s first all-steel-bodied family trucksters. At first, the Ranch Wagon was based on Ford’s entry-level Mainline cars, while more upscale wagons were… more»
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Last Of The 454s: 1974 Chevrolet Corvette
The 1974 Chevrolet Corvette is the one C3 that stands out in my memory for several reasons. Some consider it memorable for the wrong reasons, i.e the soft bumpers, front and back, and the downward progression of power output… more»
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Mysterious 1957 Continental Mark II
No, it’s most assuredly not a Lincoln! The Continental Mark II was an effort by Ford Motor Company to put all of its styling and technology into one world-beating car, and they felt it deserved its own marque. Thus,… more»
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No Reserve Eddie Bauer: 1990 Ford Bronco
The Ford Bronco has been a hot item for a while, undoubtedly getting a bump recently with the modern reincarnation of the classic 4×4. The square body design hasn’t changed much over the years, which is likely why the… more»
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1-of-1: 1947 Mercury Series 79M Marmon-Herrington 4×4 Woodie Wagon
There are times here at Barn Finds when a vehicle will appear on our desks with a claim of being 1-of-1, and it is easy to be cynical. However, when a classic like this 1947 Mercury Series 79M Woodie… more»
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Nash Bridges Car! 1971 Hemi ‘Cuda
UPDATE 1/25/2021 – This ‘Cuda was originally listed on Hemmings, but has since been listed here on eBay. Unfortunately, the asking price is still $500k. It’s definitely an interesting find and well worth another look! Did you tune into… more»
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Blue Plate Survivor: 1974 Chevrolet Vega GT Kammback
The owner of this 1974 Chevrolet Vega GT Kammback describes it as one of the nicest Vegas left on the planet. When you work your way through the photos that he supplies, it is hard to argue that point…. more»
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Rare Survivor: 1957 Ford Del Rio Wagon
Station wagons are hot in the collector market right now, or at least popular. A two-door wagon would be even better and I can’t imagine many wagons being cooler than this 1957 Ford Del Rio Wagon. This unique and… more»
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35k Mile 427: 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe
The C2 Corvette is already a hugely desirable classic that will always command attention in the market. However, when you take an original survivor like this 1967 Coupe and load it up with some of the most desirable extras… more»
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22,467 Mile VR4: 1992 Mitsubishi 3000GT
When it comes to early 90s supercars, the Toyota Supra, Nissan 300ZX, and Mazda RX7 almost immediately come to mind. Thought of less often is the Mitsubishi 3000GT, which I suspect is because so many of the cars sold… more»
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Original 455 HO: 1970 Pontiac GTO
While it might not be essential, there are plenty of boxes that it is nice to tick when the time comes for someone to choose the next restoration project that they are considering tackling. It is a bonus if… more»
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Fantastic Fury: 1972 Plymouth Fury III
A double-loop front bumper was new for the updated fifth-generation Plymouth Fury and a lot of the fuselage design was gone from what is basically a mildly-updated 1969 to 1971 Fury. This 1972 Plymouth Fury III two-door hardtop coupe… more»
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California Cutlass: 1962 Oldsmobile F-85 Cutlass
I’m going to try my hardest to not overdo the “patina” thing with this 1962 Oldsmobile F-85 Cutlass, but this car looks like it invented that term. Can a car be solid and yet covered with patches of missing… more»
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450 HP Survivor: 1970 Chevelle SS 454
To many, 1970 was the pinnacle year of the muscle car. For Chevy fans, the 454 replaced the 427 and an LS6 was rated at 450 hp right out the factory. Reports are that just 4,475 cars were built… more»
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Mid-Engine GT: 1972 Lotus Europa S2
The Lotus Europa was a mid-engine GT sports car built in England by Lotus Cars. Several variants were built between 1966-75, including this Series 2 edition from 1972. It has been modified and is capable of producing upwards of… more»
