UPDATE – The seller has relisted this one here on eBay with more photos! That was very wise but is it enough to convince someone to fork over the asking price?
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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EXCLUSIVE: 1997 Pontiac Trans Am Convertible
We’ve seen some interesting barn find convertibles lately, which is perfect given the time of year it is. Unlike many of those other finds, this one doesn’t need anything to be enjoyed. With just 30k miles on the clock,… more»
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Rare R-Code 427: 1967 Ford Galaxie 500
In the 1960s, Ford was riding the crest of a wave. The Mustang was a runaway success, the Falcon was a sales winner in the compact market, and the company also offered some pretty impressive performance cars as well…. more»
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Massive VW Stash: The Volkyland Collection
A huge collection of air-cooled Volkswagens has gone up for sale in Puerto Rico, representing one individual’s fascination with virtually every kind of vintage VW ever made. The seller has partnered with a U.S.-based expert on antique Volkswagens to… more»
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Original and Unmolested: 1970 Ford Torino GT
UPDATE – After being relisted a few times, this Torino is back up on eBay. Will sell this time around? FROM 3/21/19 – While it will a full restoration, this 1970 Ford Torino GT is said to be an… more»
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1978 Ford Pinto Squire Woody Wagon!
The Pinto has, for various reason, been put on many peoples’ “bad” list, but the early ones were more of a problem than the later ones. This 1978 Pinto Squire is for sale here on craigslist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania,… more»
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1-Of-147: 1982 Honda Prelude Convertible
When I first saw this Honda Prelude Convertible, I initially thought that it was one of the cars that had been modified by Solaire, a company contracted to perform conversions on behalf of Honda. However, there seem to be… more»
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Rare French Convertible: 1968 Peugeot 204 Convertible
Here in the English-speaking world, we would refer to this Peugeot 204 as either a Roadster or a Convertible. In France it would be known as a “Décapotable.” It is a car that was designed by famed Italian design… more»
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Never This Nice: 1983 Range Rover
For years, it seemed you couldn’t give away a first-generation Range Rover, especially the loaded-up higher trim levels that were massive depreciation machines given their high costs of upkeep. Over the last few years, however, the earlier models with… more»
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Corvair-Powered 5 Window: 1936 Ford Deluxe
This is something you don’t see every day: a 1936 Ford Deluxe 5-window coupe converted to a rear-engined configuration with a flat-six from a Chevy Corvair on board. Normally, a Ford of this vintage would be significantly hot-rodded if… more»
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MK2 Survivor! 1985 Volkswagen Jetta with 18,600 Miles
In 1985, Volkswagen introduced the Mark 2 platform of the Jetta compact vehicle to the United States, offering it as a two-door coupe or a four-door sedan. Most of the vehicles have either succumbed to rust, modifications, or various… more»
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Survivor Skyhawk: 1982 Buick Skyhawk with 14,000 Miles
For decades, General Motors would use a single chassis across nearly all of its different brands. One such example is the J platform, which featured a plethora of front-wheel-drive sedans under its umbrella during the 1980s, such as the… more»
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Claimed 15K Miles: 1982 Buick Century
Between the repaint and the near-mint interior, you might think this is a genuine 15,000-mile example of a Buick Century coupe. However, it’s that same repaint that leads to some questions about the low mileage claims. But given how… more»
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The Real Deal? 1952 Glasspar G2 Roadster
Opinions tend to vary on the claim that the Glasspar G2 was the first all fiberglass-bodied production sports car built in America. Those that dispute the claim point to the low production numbers as not justifying the claim, while… more»
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Ready To Enjoy: 1954 Hudson Hornet
By 1954, Hudson was in some pretty severe financial trouble, and news of this negatively impacted the company’s already dwindling sales volumes. This was a sad state of affairs, as the Hudson Hornet was actually a very good car… more»
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EXCLUSIVE: 1977 Pontiac Grand Prix SJ Survivor
You might remember seeing this Pontiac when we initially featured, Yvonne B’s collection of cars. Well, this lovely Grand Prix SJ needs to find a new home! It was her son’s pride and joy. And, it’s easy to see… more»
