The Datsun 240Z is a great little sports car that was vulnerable to two main problems, and this 1971 model has managed to avoid both of those issues. That means that it is not only rust-free but that the… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Nice Non-Hudson: 1934 Terraplane Business Coupe
While it might have been built by Hudson, the 1934 Terraplane carried none of the company’s branding beyond its built plate. In fact, during its lifetime, it was known initially as the Essex-Terraplane, and from 1934, simply the Terraplane…. more»
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Flat-Six Survivor: 1970 Porsche 914-6
Here’s a car you don’t often see on craigslist: a highly original Porsche 914-6, un-altered except for one repaint in its factory colors. If you haven’t noticed, the six-cylinder 914s have been enjoying a solid rise in values as… more»
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Levi’s Edition: 1977 Jeep CJ5 Golden Eagle
This 1977 Jeep CJ5 is an interesting combination of options, featuring both the Golden Eagle package and the Levi’s edition interior. However, to muddy the waters a little further is the fact that the original interior is gone along… more»
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Spotless and Original: 1975 Avanti II
Sometimes fate will smile on a particular model of car, and that is the case with the Avanti. Originally designed, built, and released by Studebaker, it could very easily have disappeared when the parent company collapsed in a heap…. more»
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Owned Since ’61! 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Sedan
A gentleman by the name of “Papa Jim” purchased this 1957 Bel Air in 1961 and drove it on a regular basis before parking it about 10-years-ago. Papa Jim has recently passed away, but the Bel Air has now… more»
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Parked For 20 Years: 1984 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS
This 1984 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS has been garage-kept for its entire life, but for the past 20-years, it has sat in that garage completely unused. It has now emerged from hiding and is set to go to a… more»
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No Reserve: 1966 Chevrolet Impala SS
This 1966 Chevrolet Impala SS ticks so many of the right boxes that it is really hard to know which is the most important. It remains original and unmolested, while it also appears to be completely rust-free. The fact… more»
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Lime Green MPG Machine: 1981 HMV Freeway
Made for a short four years and with only around 700 of them having been produced, it’s rare to see a vehicle like this 1981 HMV Freeway anywhere but online. We have written about them in the past and… more»
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Daily Driven: 1954 Hudson Hornet
By 1954, Hudson was in severe financial difficulties, and it was only a take-over by Nash-Kelvinator that prevented the company from collapsing completely. The new company became known as American Motors Corporation or AMC, and over the ensuing years,… more»
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28k Original Miles: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible
Automotive history is littered with examples of times when one manufacturer has managed to catch another by surprise with a new model, and one of the greatest was the introduction of the original Ford Mustang. This car came out… more»
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18k Mile 1982 Ford F-150 XLT Lariat Survivor!
Barn Finds Reader Rory S might have found the holy grail of 7th generation Ford F150s! This 1982 XLT Lariat had covered a mere 18,500 miles since new and was still like new when he found it. Unlike the… more»
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One Owner! 1967 Datsun 1600 Roadster
This 1967 Datsun 1600 Roadster was known as a Fairlady in some other markets, a name that probably wouldn’t have worked in the US. It checks a lot of boxes for me, being a one-owner car, an Arizona car,… more»
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Rare Factory Option: 1963 Porsche 356B Super-90
The Porsche 356B is one of the most desirable vehicles to have ever rolled out of the German company’s factory. Good examples are almost certainly more desirable and highly-sought today than when they were new. This 1963 356B Super-90… more»
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Solid Survivor: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Station Wagon
The word “icon” is one that has probably suffered from overuse throughout history, but the reality is that when considering 1950s American automobiles, the ’57 Chevrolet Bel Air has rightly earned that tag. The desirability of the ’57 is… more»
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Hard To Find: 1961 Dodge D-100 Utiline
Dodge’s D-Series pickups were new for the 1961 model year and they were a totally new design as well as being re-engineered. They were a bit more comfortable and more modern in style than the C-Series pickups were. This… more»
