I haven’t thought about a Sterling in years. In the ’80s they were everywhere and then seemed to disappear overnight. Some will say that the Sterling’s reputation wasn’t very, ah, sterling. As a matter of fact, I had a… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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1976 Chevrolet Cosworth Vega Barn Find
Update 9/3/20 – This Cosworth Vega has resurfaced here on eBay. From 8/22/20 – Over the years, we have covered many advertisements for Cosworth Vegas. There’s no denying that this one is a real barn find. You can see… more»
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31K Original Miles! 1979 AMC Pacer DL Wagon
By most measures, the non-symmetrical AMC Pacer was considered a goofy looking car. Imaginative? Absolutely! And AMC gets credit for allowing it to see the light of day. Controversial? Yeah, that too. But today we have found a Pacer… more»
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Amazing Condition: 1989 Chrysler Conquest TSi
This Chrysler Conquest is my personal car and I know I’m going to regret letting it go! I’m always on the hunt though and another car caught my attention. This Conquest has to be one of the nicest examples… more»
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Only Two-Owner Survivor: 1963 Ford Thunderbird 390
By 1960, Ford executives were no doubt pleased with their decision to transform the Thunderbird from a two-seater into a four-seat personal luxury car. Sales had grown year after year beginning with 1958 and – in 1961 – the… more»
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49k Mile 1987 Buick Grand National Survivor!
This 1987 Buick Grand National looks like a smart buy at $28,500 with its mostly original condition, low miles, and clean interior, along with just two owners from new. Grand National prices are all over the place, from the… more»
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Parked 50 Years! Original Paint 1948 Harley-Davidson
Long before the billet aluminum craze, Harley-Davidson owners were finding ways to customize their bikes. You can see some subtle modifications on this 1948 Harley like the gems that follow the curve of the rear fender. This bike is… more»
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1989 Saab 900 Turbo 5-Speed Convertible
I apologize if the reference is too obscure, as Lost in America was a well-received movie, but I don’t believe an overly-popular one – every time I see a Saab 900 I can’t help but picture Albert Brooks’ character,… more»
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A/C Delete Hardtop: 1986 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 IROC
When it comes to options, the choices made by the original owner can clue you in pretty quickly as to what their goals were when they placed the order at the dealer. In the case of this 1986 Chevrolet… more»
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Never-Restored! 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster
Along with “all-original,” the term “survivor” can be gyrated and contorted by sellers to the point where any car that exists might be said to have “survived” to date. Then, once in a while, you find a car like… more»
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Barn Kept 26 Years: 1969 Chevrolet Impala
1994 was an interesting year. That was the year the Buffalo Bills lost the Super Bowl for the fourth year in a row, the O.J. Simpson controversy began to unfold on television, it was the 25th anniversary of Woodstock,… more»
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1k Mile Time Capsule: 1987 Buick Grand National
Back before Winston bought the naming rights to NASCAR’s top Cup competition, it was known as the Grand National Series. So what would be a more fitting name for Buick’s new performance model for the intermediate Regal line-up. NASCAR’s… more»
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Super Clean: 1985 Volvo 240
Volvo has sold its Swedish-built cars in the U.S. for decades. They have been historically known for making family-friendly, safe automobiles, but of late Volvo has also been playing in Mercedes-Benz and BMW territory. From 1985 comes the seller’s… more»
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140-Mile 1990 Chevrolet 454 SS Pickup
Located in Marlow, Oklahoma, this 1990 Chevrolet C10 454 SS pickup is listed for sale here on Bring-A-Trailer. The auction has 3 days remaining and bids for this low mileage truck are up to $25,000. With only 140 miles… more»
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1956 Chevrolet 210 Sedan Original Survivor!
This 1956 Chevrolet 210 Sedan is a car that is guaranteed to attract divided opinions amongst our readers. There will be some who will argue that it should be restored to its beautiful best. There will be others who… more»
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Macho 351: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1
In the late 1960s, all the automakers were stepping up their game, both in performance and persona. Ford was no exception and – on the Mustang – the GT was on the way out and the Mach 1 on… more»
