It can be quite disheartening when ill health rears its ugly head, and one of the results is that you find yourself forced to part with a project car because it has become physically beyond you. That’s the story… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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1,000-Mile Theft Recovery: 1992 Mercedes 500SL
Sure, we get to see super low mileage survivors on occasion, no doubt helped by a fanatical owner who kept the miles low and the car isolated in a garage. But occasionally, a survivor pops up that didn’t live… more»
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Untouched 1977 International Harvester Scout SS II
This 1977 International Scout is a rare “SS II” package, a model which rarely comes up for sale. Not only was it a limited production trim, but these were designed to be bashed and trashed off-road to prove its… more»
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Stored 20 Years: Rust-Free 1973 Dodge Colt
A lot of us have lived long enough to remember Chrysler’s early-1970s foray into rebadging small cars in order to compete with what GM and Ford were offering at the time. This rust-free, two-owner 1973 Dodge Colt is a… more»
READER AD: 1979 Chevrolet Big 10 Stepside Survivor
Update – Dennis has relisted his Big 10 truck, now with more photos and info! You can take a better look at it here on craigslist. If you have any questions about this truck, you can leave them in… more»
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16,214 Miles! 1966 Jeep Wagoneer Survivor
Jeeps like these were a fixture at many ranches and farms from the 1960s through the 1990s. Jeep obliged by hardly changing the basic vehicle structure throughout its entire run (1962-1991). This survivor wearing its original paint is said… more»
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Big Luxury: 1987 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur Limousine
It has often been said that if you have to ask how much a Rolls-Royce is, then you probably can’t afford it. Well, guess what? I know how much this one is, and I still can’t afford it. However,… more»
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Fresh 440: 1970 Plymouth Sport Fury GT
After being in his possession for around 14-years, the owner of this 1970 Plymouth Sport Fury GT has decided that the time has come for the car to move on. The car runs and drives, and has the potential… more»
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Solid Project: 1968 Pontiac Firebird
As a car to buy and restore at your leisure, this 1968 Pontiac Firebird looks like a pretty good proposition. There is no reason why you couldn’t buy it and enjoy it as it currently stands, and then take… more»
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Cream Puff: 1964 Chevrolet Impala SS Convertible
I am the first to admit that I have a real soft spot for any car that wears the blue oval badge, but that doesn’t make me so blinkered that I refuse to acknowledge (and desire) cars from other… more»
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Cheap Rent: 1977 Chevrolet Chevette Scooter
Base model cars sometimes aren’t the most desirable, collector-wise, but when they’re as nice looking as this 1977 Chevrolet Chevette Scooter is, all bets are off. And, I know, “nice looking” is a very subjective term. This nice looking… more»
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Virtually Spotless: 1973 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser
The term “shrinking violet” is not a label that could be attached to this 1973 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser. With an overall length of 19″ and a weight in excess of 5,000lbs, this is a car that is simply never… more»
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The Orphan Child: 1960 Comet
Originally intended to be released as part of the ailing Edsel product range, the Comet eventually became a Mercury model when Ford decided to end the Edsel experiment. However, from its introduction in 1960, through until 1962, the Comet… more»
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Low-Mile Survivor: 1986 Porsche 944 Turbo
To purists of the Porsche brand, the 944 Turbo is one of a handful of models snobbishly referred to as a “Poor Man’s Porsche” – though anyone who has owned and maintained one could surely argue that point. However,… more»
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30-Year Slumber: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro RS/SS
The Camaro is one of the quintessential vehicles from the Muscle Car era. Everyone who was alive when these debuted or has since developed an appreciation of vintage tin, knows what they are and maybe even wants to own… more»
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74k Mile Survivor: 1939 Plymouth P7
Okay, so, we all know that pre-war cars and trucks are being discovered more and more by Barn Finders like you and I, right? And, most of them are in some level of rough shape, right? Well, not this… more»
