When I first saw this 1966 Volvo 1800S, I was immediately attracted to the vehicle’s honesty. It has a history that has seen it owned by the same family since new, which is always a reassuring sign when considering… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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No Reserve: 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda Barn Find
Until recently this 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda had been sitting forlornly in a barn, a spot that it had occupied since 1981. It has been brought out into the light of day once again, and the owner has breathed new… more»
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No Reserve Project: 1969 Plymouth Road Runner
Update 3/5/20 – This Road Runner has been relisted here on eBay with no reserve! From 2/7/20 – While it will require some work to get this 1969 Plymouth Road Runner back to its best, the owner has at… more»
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SoCal Barn Find: 1953 Willys 4WD Station Wagon
Who would have thought 67 years ago that Jeep would become the juggernaut that it is today? It and a certain truck brand are responsible for holding up the profitability of an entire international automobile manufacturer. Times change and… more»
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Copart Find: 1969 Hurst/Olds 455?!!
When I think of a place like Copart, I think that’s a place where cars go to become parts. I have one family member who piled up a 2012 Impala and to Copart, it went. I have another family… more»
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White Gold: 1964 Chevrolet Corvette Survivor
Bloomington Gold Survivor Awards recognize Corvettes that are “worn in, but not worn out.” These are cars that remain essentially original, unmolested, and mechanically sound. Cars are judged against four sets of criteria, and only cars that achieve a… more»
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Drop Top Survivor: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette
Update 3/4/20 – After getting bid up to $42,200 and not selling, this one has been relisted here on eBay. Will it go higher this time around? From 2/29/20 – This beautiful 1963 Chevrolet Corvette convertible is currently for… more»
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No Reserve Survivor: 1960 Triumph TR3
This no reserve listing for a nicely aged 1960 Triumph TR3 roadster ends on Thursday, and bidding seems reasonable at the moment. The seller claims it has absolutely no rust despite residing in Pennsylvania, and that it is being… more»
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No Reserve Original: 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta
I never know what to make of Alfa Romeo. They have a storied past and many enthusiasts sing their praises but they are like a tale of two cars as there are pre-FCA Alfa and post-FCA Alfa examples with… more»
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Rare Jamboree Edition: 1982 Jeep CJ-7
This listing is for a limited-production Jeep CJ-7 known by the faithful as a Jamboree Commemorative Edition, and often called the rarest CJ-7 ever made. Jeep made less than 700 examples available to the buying public, and loaded them… more»
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Rare Bird: 1980 Pontiac Firebird Yellow Bird
Pontiac’s “color Bird” series, and especially its final version, the Yellow Bird, was firmly aimed at the female segment of the potential buyer market. This is not a claim that I make simply as a writer, but is one… more»
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Warmed Classic: 1967 Pontiac Le Mans
This 1967 Pontiac Le Mans is anything but average. It has belonged to the same person for the past 5-years, and it doesn’t look like it has seen much action during that time. It underwent a refurbishment at some… more»
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21k Original Miles: 1966 Ford Mustang
Occasionally, a classic car will come along that can make some of us feel less worthy than we otherwise should. This Ford Mustang is just such a car. The original owner purchased the vehicle for his wife as a… more»
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Short Bed Survivor: 1971 Chevrolet C10
When I was 14 and about to get my driver’s license, I was on the hunt for my first car. I found a 1969 GMC pickup that wore the same shade of yellow as this 1971 Chevy. Unfortunately, it… more»
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Little Old Lady Owned: 1990 Acura Integra RS
This second-generation Acura Integra is described as being a survivor-grade specimen owned by the proverbial little old lady. Mileage is reported as being a tick below 100,000, and this example is equipped with the preferred manual transmission. Really, any… more»
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Drive and Restore: 1960 Pontiac Bonneville Tri-Power
There are plenty of people out in the big, wide world who would love nothing more than to get their hands on a classic Pontiac project car. If you are one of those individuals, then this really solid and… more»
