This pleasingly original 196″8″ Triumph TR4A is available here on craigslist and is located in Powhatan, Virginia. The seller is asking $15,500 but as with most craigslist prices that is probably at least somewhat negotiable. The reason I put… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Less Than 20K Miles: 1966 Rambler 770 Convertible
We don’t normally think of American Motors and Rambler as having convertibles, but they did make them. American Motors specialized in small cars, but they offered something in the intermediate and full-size range as well. Here is the intermediate… more»
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Golden Era Honda: 1984 Honda Prelude
There’s been a rash of early Honda Preludes making the rounds on the internet, revealing that there are still plenty of survivors lurking out there that haven’t fallen victim to teenage drivers and Pep Boys budgets. This 1984 example… more»
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1 of 579: 1974 Buick Gran Sport
Sometimes a car will come along, and there is just something about it that appeals to your own personal taste. For me, this 1974 Buick Gran Sport is just such a car. The combination of style, color, and wheels… more»
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Really Rare Renault: 1984 Renault Rodeo
One of my best friends has a son who is, or at least was, heavily into Legos. He would build some amazing creations. It probably helped that my friend is an architect so their kids were around creative parents… more»
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No Reserve: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Fuelie
If there are two words that really grab my attention when I’m looking at a car in an auction, it’s the words “No Reserve.” This 1963 Corvette Convertible is in just such an auction, so the highest bidder is… more»
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Buy of The Year? 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk
The 1959 model year was the last year that the Studebaker Silver Hawk went by that name, as from 1960, the car was known simply as the Studebaker Hawk. This Silver Hawk is an attractive looking car that is… more»
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Drive It Home For $1,900: 1979 Ford Fiesta
At 12-feet in length, this 1979 Ford Fiesta is longer than a lot of cars on my master wish list, but they were big in the fun-to-drive department if not in the actual size department. This example can be… more»
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Only 1,200 Left: 1975 Bricklin SV-1
Many writers over the years have drawn comparisons between the Bricklin SV-1 and the DeLorean DMC-12, so I’m going to leave well enough alone on that one. The one point of difference between the two cars is the fact… more»
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Golden Opportunity: 1969 Ford Galaxie 500
This gold car is located in gold bar. Gold Bar, Washington, that is. This “very nice one owner” 1969 Ford Galaxie 500 can be found here on Craigslist with what seems like a very reasonable asking price of $3,400 –… more»
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Clean MK1 Coupe: 1980 Volkswagen Jetta
I remain amazed at how few Volkswagens from the first and second generations are seen anywhere – on the road, in classifieds, or parted out in the junkyard. It’s a mystery to me as to where they all went,… more»
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Parked for 22 Years: 1940 Nash Lafayette
This 1940 Nash Lafayette is said to be a solid car with little rust. It certainly looks like a solid car, not to mention and elegantly styled one. It has been sitting for 22 years and will require some… more»
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63k Original Miles: 1977 Pontiac Grand Prix
Barn Finder Jack M has spotted this really nice looking Pontiac Grand Prix for us to look at, so thank you so much for that Jack. The owner is claiming that the car has covered a genuine 63,000 miles…. more»
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Very Tempting: 1953 Kaiser Manhattan
While it is largely original, this Kaiser Manhattan is believed to have undergone a repaint at some point in its life. Barn Finder Roger spotted this Kaiser for us, so I have to thank him for that. If you… more»
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Classic Wagon: 1976 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
In 1976, Chevrolet buyers were still going for the station wagons. While 1976 Chevrolet full-size wagons sold 72,819, the intermediate total was almost half that at 40,086. But this was a good size for the times. Here is a… more»
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One Family Owned: 1978 Lincoln Continental Town Coupe
It was 1980 before there would be a smaller Lincoln Continental, but in 1978 the big boys were still selling well. While most of Lincoln’s two-door customers opted for the Continental Mark V, There were a few that still… more»
