When we think of post-war pickups, the big names usually come to mind first. Ford, Chevy, Dodge…but International doesn’t usually roll off the tongue. This running, driving example is up for sale here on eBay out of Richmond, Minnesota…. more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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True Mileage Unknown: 1988 Toyota Pickup 4WD V6
Out of all the compact to mid-size pickups sold, Toyota’s pickup (known as the Hilux in global markets) is the best at holding its value. Most of these trucks saw hard use on a regular basis, so very few… more»
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18k-Mile Prototype? 1986 Mercury ASC McLaren Capri
From 1984 to 1986, Mercury worked with American Sunroof Corporation (ASC) to create the only convertible variant of the Capri muscle car – the ASC McLaren Capri. While not all of these limited-production variants were convertibles, this 1986 Mercury… more»
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Always Garaged: 1973 Datsun 240Z
Datsun’s first-generation Z-car is an incredibly popular vehicle among collectors, especially the 240Z model, which was the first of the Z cars sold. It should come as no surprise that the seller of this 1973 Datsun 240Z that is… more»
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Summer Drives Only: 1981 Avanti II
When it comes to Avantis, the multiple chains of ownership and different styling that appeared over the years forces enthusiasts to think long and hard about which iteration they want to park in their garage. The earliest models, built… more»
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36k Original Miles: 1980 AMC Pacer Wagon
Simultaneously being a contender for the pinnacle of practicality while also being nearly 180° from the mainstream is no easy feat. I’ll argue here we have one example that may lay claim to that title. This 1980 AMC Pacer… more»
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Supercharged 454: 1973 Chevrolet K20 Pickup
There is a lot more to this 1973 Chevrolet K20 Pickup than stunning good looks. It would seem that someone wanted this vehicle to possess the power to match the looks. They have therefore taken a Big-Block V8, and… more»
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Rare A/C Equipped: 1965 Pontiac GTO
The seller tells us that this GTO is rare due to its air conditioning option. I don’t know if an A/C equipped 1965 Pontiac GTO is rare or not. I do know it was an expensive option at 13.5%… more»
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Desert Survivor: 1973 AMC Hornet
As one of a handful of somewhat unusual designs for AMC, this 1973 AMC Hornet is more on the normal side than some of their other offerings. It’s certainly less of an eye-popper than a Pacer or Gremlin, or… more»
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1 of 3,052 in Yellow: 1987 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
The seller notes this 1987 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 represents a great opportunity to own the car you wish you had in high school, and to his credit, I consider this one of the most powerful antidotes for bidding recklessly… more»
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Top Flight Restoration: 1970 Chevrolet C-10 CST
Chevrolet & GMC pickup trucks from 1967 to 1972 are a hot commodity right now but this 1970 Chevrolet C-10 may be the finest one encountered in some time. Best of all, it’s not a duded-up, Arizona auction, restomod… more»
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62k Original Miles: 1987 Buick Grand National
We have seen quite a few examples of the Buick Grand National over the years here at Barn Finds. Their condition has ranged from the pristine, through to cars that are one step removed from the crusher. This 1987… more»
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Cooper S Powered: 1962 Austin Mini
If you have never driven an original Mini, then you have missed out on one of life’s great automotive pleasures. Slipping behind the wheel of one of these little pocket rockets is as close as you are likely to… more»
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Rapid Survivor: 1986 Porsche 944 Turbo
This 1986 Porsche 944 Turbo is a spotless survivor that is owned by a true enthusiast. It is a prize-winning vehicle, and it appears that it might even count a famous name amongst its previous owners. The current owner… more»
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BF Classified: 1953 Buick Special
The owner of this 1953 Buick Special describes it as a great survivor. When you look at its overall condition, it would seem that this is a fair description. The next owner might choose to treat the vehicle to… more»
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Limited Number Eliminator! 1970 Mercury Cougar
Cars from the muscle car era came with an entire panoply of names. Some were understated like anything that contained “GT” and some were thought-provoking such as GTO and, 442 – what do those really mean? SS396 was pretty… more»
