We see a reasonable selection of E-Type Jaguars coming across our desks here at Barn Finds, and they seem to largely fall into two distinct categories. They are either vehicles that are going to need massive and financially crippling… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Low Mile: 1979 Pontiac Formula
AMX Brian has good tastes and submitted this tip of a clean 1979 Pontiac Firebird Formula. The car is located in Warwick, Rhode Island and can be seen here on Craigslist. The seller is asking $12,000 for the car…. more»
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Drive and Restore: 1987 Buick Grand National
This 1987 Buick Grand National is not perfect, but it is a car that could be driven and enjoyed immediately, with any restoration work being performed as time and circumstances allow. These are a car that has increased in… more»
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Spotless Survivor: 1963 Buick Wildcat
Finding a rust-free 1960s classic that is ready to be driven and enjoy could never be considered to be a bad thing. That’s what the next owner could be scoring when they buy this 1963 Buick Wildcat Hardtop. It… more»
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Rust-Free Driver: 1969 Porsche 912
The Porsche 912 was an innovative concept which succeeded in buffering the company against potential financial hardship. With the 911 due for release in 1963, and plans in place to end production of the venerable 356, Porsche perceived potential… more»
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Beautiful Bargain? 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado
As if a 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado didn’t look sleek and elegant and mean and space-age enough normally, this black one really looks great. This beauty can be found here on craigslist in Staten Island, New York, and the seller… more»
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Rare Aussie Ute: 1958 Chrysler Wayfarer
For a big country with a small population, Australia has provided the rest of the world with some pretty impressive inventions. Black-Box Flight Recorders, Wi-Fi, Racecam technology that allows live pictures to be streamed directly from race cars, Crocodile… more»
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428 Cobra Jet: 1968 Ford Mustang GT
If anyone ever had any doubts about Ford’s desire in the 1960s to build road cars that were seriously fast, then they really need to look no further than this 1968 Mustang GT Fastback to see just how serious… more»
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41K Mile 1947 Plymouth Deluxe Convertible!
Even though it has been nineteen years, I still find it hard to believe at times that Plymouth is no more. As a youngster, I always remember them vying with Chevrolet and Ford for that entry-level consumer and as… more»
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Patina Pickup: 1952 Chevrolet 3800
Time can be kinder to some classics than it is to others. It would seem that it hasn’t been the enemy of this 1952 Chevrolet 3800 Pickup, because while it might be showing its age, it is also showing… more»
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Barely Broken In: 1980 Mercedes 300D
If you thought the W124 diesel we featured the other day had plenty of life left in its wheels, this 66,142 mile W123 example should be able to run laps around that car. A slight exaggeration, of course, but… more»
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One Family Owned: 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider
Every time I see an Alfa-Romeo Spider I think of Dustin Hoffman in the movie, “The Graduate”. While hardly a car movie, the Alfa gets a lot of screen time with what is probably dubbed-in engine tone but it… more»
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AWD Turbo Unicorn: 1988 Mazda 323 GTX
Some cars are so rarely seen these days that they just naturally fall into the unicorn category – this 1988 Mazda 323 GTX is one of them. This rarely-seen AWD turbo hot-hatch can be found here on craigslist in… more»
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Parked in ’77! 1969 Chevrolet Nova SS 350/4-Speed
Brown muscle cars fit the philosophy that cars should always be faster than they look. Blackout the “SS” badges on this 1969 Chevrolet Nova Super Sport in Frisco, Texas, rub some dust into those shiny tires, and most people… more»
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43k Original Miles: 1964 Ford Fairlane 500 Coupe
This 1964 ford Fairlane 500 Coupe was placed into storage in the late 1970s, but the current owner has dragged it out into the light of day, and it has now been returned to active duty. Its most impressive… more»
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Impressive Survivor: 1968 Chevrolet Caprice Estate Wagon
Some classic wagons can tend to blend into the background and attract little attention. Then you have wagons like this 1968 Caprice Estate. It stands out for all of the right reasons because it is clean enough to attract… more»
