Update 11/15/19 – After getting bid up to $45k, this Corvette has been relisted here on eBay for some reason. How high will it go this time around? From 10/30/19 – If you like original paint survivors, this one’s… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Blue Plate Survivor: 1979 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
My first new car was a ’77 Chevrolet Camaro Z28. The Z was discontinued after the ’74 model year and then reintroduced mid-model year ’77. When I learned that it was coming back, I just had to have one…. more»
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GM Executive Owned: 1964 Chevrolet Corvair Monza
Every time I see a Corvair I think of the prowess that was GM in the 1960s. They were not afraid to go in a different direction while still trying to match and beat their competition. That approach to… more»
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Original Family Owned: 1980 Chevrolet Corvette
I suppose we could debate about what constitutes a real C3 Corvette. I used to think once the steel bumpers went away (1972), they were done, having moved into the realm of some half-baked GM plot to convince themselves… more»
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Rare Endura Delete: 1968 Pontiac GTO Survivor
Every time I see a GTO like this, I think of two things, one being a friend who told me, “No, there’s no such thing as an Endura delete GTO”, and the second is of a friend who had… more»
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Best Of The Worst: 1991 Yugo GV Plus
The owner of this 1991 Yugo GV describes it as one of the much-improved later cars. Having said that, the build quality and reliability of the earlier examples was so bad, that it really only left one direction for… more»
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Lovely Liftback: 1977 Toyota Celica GT Survivor
It seems that the rear-wheel-drive models of Toyota’s Celica sports car are finally earning recognition among enthusiasts, especially the attractive first-generation model. This survivor-quality 1977 Toyota Celica GT that’s available here on eBay is a pristine example of a… more»
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GM’s First Crew Cab: 1977 Chevrolet Silverado C20
Seemingly everyone enjoys Chevrolet’s “squarebody” trucks, but it’s very rare to see the combination of a crew cab and long bed. Indeed, this 1977 Chevrolet Silverado C20 that Barn Finds reader local_sheriff found here on eBay is a neat… more»
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Colossal Coupe: 1981 Chrysler Imperial
Despite the fact this is now the second time in recent history I’ve covered a “Malaise-era” Chrysler Imperial, I promise I have no particular affinity towards these vehicles. However, there’s no denying that these large Chryslers have a strong… more»
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Pristine 46k-Mile 1991 Honda Prelude 2.0Si
Despite having a reputation for building sporty and reliable compact vehicles, the Honda Prelude doesn’t come up in conversation nearly as much as other models, such as the Civic Si or CR-X. Unfortunately, just like other Honda models from… more»
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Muscle Sedan: Original 1968 Ford LTD 428-4V
Even though they are included in the sale, the owner of this Raven Black 1968 Ford LTD has chosen to leave the original hubcaps off the vehicle. That makes the LTD look truly menacing, and it packs the sort… more»
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1971 Mercury Marquis Colony Park Survivor
This gorgeous 1971 Mercury Grand Marquis Colony Park is described as a survivor station wagon, still wearing original California blue plates and seeing little use since 2017. The seller notes the interior looks unused, which is practically unheard of… more»
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No Reserve Driver: 1992 Volkswagen Golf GTI
When thinking of “hot hatch” models from the late 1980s and early 1990s, few overlook Volkswagen’s GTI models. These sporty compact vehicles offer distinct styling and nimble handling, which of course means that there aren’t too many decent examples… more»
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Big Muscle: 1970 Chrysler 300 Hurst Survivor
One of the great unknowns about the 1970 Chrysler 300 Hurst is exactly how many cars were built. Estimates put the total as low as 485, and as high as 502 cars. Regardless of what the figure actually is,… more»
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Solid Off-Roader: 1991 Land Rover Defender 200Tdi
While it might not be located in the USA, this 1991 Land Rover Defender could easily be imported if one of our US readers would like to become the next proud owner of a really clean British off-roader. Of… more»
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Always Garaged: Rust-Free 1979 AMC Concord D/L
We have seen quite a few examples of the “fancy Hornet” over the last few years here at Barn Finds. I have never driven a 1979 AMC Concord D/L such as the one shown here on eBay in Anderson,… more»
