Let’s get the trivia out of the way. The seller of this 1965 Buick Skylark on eBay in Midway, Utah, makes three claims, two of them bold: It was bought new by one of Brigham Young’s grandsons, it has… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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42k Mile 1978 Lincoln Continental Mark V Diamond Jubilee
About the same time GM was shedding size and pounds from many of their luxury offerings, Lincoln introduced a new full-size entry into their Mark series in 1977, with this one proudly wearing the moniker Mark V. The auto… more»
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Ready To Drive! 1962 Jaguar Mark II 3.8
Authentic Motorcars of Redmond, Washington, has just reduced the price to $30,000 for its lovely and tastefully updated 1962 Jaguar 3.8-liter Mark II, listed on Craigslist in Redmond, Washington. If you can cough up that much scratch, this is… more»
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Straight and Clean Cruiser: 1971 Pontiac LeMans
A clean, untouched classic can still stop you in your tracks, and that seems to be exactly what the seller is offering with this 1971 Pontiac LeMans. Listed here on craigslist for $17,500, this one is described as wearing… more»
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25 Years In Storage: Rust-Free 1980 Ford Fiesta
Said to have been bought new in 1980 and driven for a while by adult owners, and then put into storage for 25 years, the seller bought this car from the elderly original owner. This 1980 Ford Fiesta looks… more»
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Original 389: 1965 Pontiac GTO Convertible
Introduced in 1964, the GTO cemented its place in American folklore in 1965 when sales more than doubled. Enthusiasts couldn’t get enough of Pontiac’s ground-breaking muscle car, spawning an era that is fondly remembered by those of us with… more»
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Final Year Big-Block: 1974 Chevrolet Corvette
This 1974 Chevrolet Corvette ticks plenty of boxes for purists seeking a survivor-grade classic. The first owner equipped it with a long list of factory options, including a 454ci V8 under the hood. This model year marked the end… more»
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Driving Project: 1965 Ford Thunderbird Landau
This 1965 Ford Thunderbird Landau represents an opportunity that may be irresistible to some enthusiasts. This survivor runs and drives well, making it a turnkey proposition. However, it has a few cosmetic flaws that the buyer could easily address,… more»
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A Great Deal? 1973 Hodaka Combat Wombat 125
Yamaguchi Bicycle Factory started making bicycles in Tokyo in 1914. After WWII, in 1953, they made motorcycles using their own parts, but the drivetrains were supplied by Fuji Motors and another Japanese company called Hodaka Industrial Company. This 1973… more»
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33K Mile Survivor: 1988 Suzuki Samurai
People are divided into two camps, typically: pay a little for a project and spend the next several years outlaying cash and time to bring it up to drivable condition, or pay a lot and begin using the car… more»
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12k Original Kilometers: 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme SL
Although I wouldn’t recommend train tracks as a location for a photo shoot, they do provide a nice Country setting for this 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme SL, which is located in the city of Coquitlam in British Columbia, Canada. … more»
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13k Mile Survivor: 1973 Chevrolet Nova SS
We’ve seen numerous really nice sixties and seventies Chevrolet Novas through the years here at Barn Finds, some of which have been restored, others turned into a Restomod, and a few that are just well-cared-for survivors. This 1973 Nova… more»
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36k Miles! 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
The Cutlass Supreme began as a personal luxury car in 1966 as an extension of an existing product. That gave Oldsmobile two offerings in the category, the other being the front-wheel-drive Toronado. The Supreme would go on to be… more»
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Preserve or Restore? 1966 Ford Shelby GT350
Few versions of the First Generation Mustang are more desirable than those wearing a Shelby badge. They typically command impressive prices and are viewed as rock-solid investment prospects. This 1966 Shelby GT350 ticks that box, having led a sheltered… more»
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35k Original Miles: 1969 AMC Javelin
Although it is now little more than a distant memory, AMC developed a reputation for producing some extremely nice passenger cars. This 1969 Javelin is a perfect example of its craft, with styling that remains clean and crisp over… more»
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Snow Country Survivor: 1979 John Deere Spitfire
Is it really almost winter here in this part of the globe? I can’t believe spring, summer, and fall whizzed by so quickly this year. This 1979 John Deere Spitfire can be found listed here on Facebook Marketplace in… more»
