There is a belief amongst some classic car enthusiasts that the steady stream of barn and shed finds that we see today could slow to a trickle, and eventually dry up completely. I don’t subscribe to that theory. Our… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Unrestored Survivor: 1965 Chevrolet Impala Convertible
There’s a lot to be said for owning a spotlessly clean and beautifully restored classic car. Equally, there is so much to love about a classic that is an incredibly clean and tidy survivor. It might not be perfect,… more»
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V8 Rarity: 1980 Triumph TR8 Convertible
The iconic British wedge that was the Triumph TR7 wasn’t necessarily a home run when introduced, though it certainly remains a favorite among British car enthusiasts. And really, it’s hard to go wrong with one of these cheap classics,… more»
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Time Capsule: 1973 Ford Capri GT
When Ford lifted the covers on the Mustang for the first time, they found themselves with a sales winner that was beyond their wildest dreams. Ford of Europe longed for a piece of this action but knew that a… more»
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Ready To Drive: 1976 MG Midget
Ungainly looking? Yes, a bit, the protruding rubber bumpers do it no favors. The jacked-up stance doesn’t help either but this 1976 MG Midget is in pretty spectacular condition. One day to go in the bidding, so look fast…. more»
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Original Survivor: 1963 Triumph TR3B
The owner of this 1963 Triumph TR3B purchased the car approximately 10-years-ago. He chose not to restore the vehicle, but to retain it as an original survivor. It runs and drives and is ready to be enjoyed immediately. Alternatively,… more»
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27K Mile 1970 Buick Electra Convertible 455-4!
If you had a 1970 Buick Electra 225 convertible in 1970 you were doing pretty well. You are doing pretty well today if you can afford to own this drop-dead gorgeous drop-top shown here on eBay in beautiful Nine… more»
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Same Family 55 Years: 1965 Chevrolet Impala SS Convertible
Remember Dinah Shore on TV singing, “See the USA in Your Chevrolet”? While that ad campaign dates back to the 1950s, apparently folks were still taking that to heart more than a decade later. Chevy sold more than one… more»
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401 Powered! 1973 AMC Ambassador
If an AMC Ambassador isn’t 1970s-y enough for you, how about one painted Copper Tan, with patterned fabric seats, and a 401 under the hood? Perfect – that’s what we have here. This 1973 AMC Ambassador was sent to… more»
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Needs Nothing: 1988 Mercedes-Benz 560 SL
It is as good as it gets! A Mercedes-Benz 560 SL was a true top dog entry in the personal luxury segment back in 1988, and as a testament to M-B’s quality and engineering, this 32-year-old example still is…. more»
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Gremlins Begone! 1980 AMC Spirit DL
Just like the Concord was an evolution of the Hornet, so was the Spirit of the Gremlin. Not that the Gremlin was a bad car (it wasn’t), its strange name and looks had run their course. But the Spirit… more»
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Never This Nice: 1986 Suzuki Samurai
Not too long ago, more than a few of us would have found it surprising if the crystal ball of car valuations pointed to a Suzuki Samurai closing in on $10,000 on eBay. But in recent years, many collector… more»
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Baby E30 M3: 1990 BMW 320is
The E30-chassis BMW 320is is one of the more interesting footnotes (or chapters) of the fabled platform, offered only in Italy and Portugal as a means of building a true sports sedan that also effectively beat a taxing structure… more»
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670 Original Miles! 1993 Ford Mustang Cobra
There’s really not much to say about any car with just 670 original miles, other than that it’s a new car. Of course, when it’s a Fox body-era Mustang Cobra, it’s way more interesting than something left forgotten at… more»
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Boosted Hauler: 1986 Toyota SR5 Xtracab Turbo
The fourth-generation Toyota pickup was the first to offer their version of the extended cab which they called the Xtracab. This 1986 Toyota SR5 Turbo pickup has that Xtracab configuration and it also has a turbocharged engine. This great-looking… more»
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Found in the Forest: 1967 Volkswagen Westfalia
This 1967 Volkswagen Bus Westfalia Camper is a pleasingly intact original example, supposedly found hiding in the Oregon forest by the seller who then proceeded to nurture it back to running and driving condition without going thru with a… more»
