Any surviving muscle car is a treat, just like this 400 V8 Ram Air III stick shift Firebird! Having passed hands a few times it’s past, this numbers matching ready to drive survivor is a great looking car, but… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Winnebago Built: 1990 Renault LeSharo
I know many of you are waiting with fierce anticipation of updates to my 1981 Toyota HiAce project, and I’ve not forgotten you – but the camper conversion is still a few months (years?) away, so this 1990 Renault… more»
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52 Years Of Ownership: 1948 Mercury Coupe
Sometimes our possessions become intertwined with our lives. We grow attached to some material object to the point we cannot let go. With cars, these feelings make moving on almost impossible for some people. Take for example this 1948… more»
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Short Wheel Base Survivor: 1966 Porsche 912
Once upon a time, early Porsche 911s and (especially) 912s were somewhat accessible classics—never cheap to actually own, mind you, but not outrageously expensive to buy. In some ways, this charmingly original 1966 912 reminds me of those days; it’s… more»
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Woody On The Inside: 1932 Plymouth Coupe
One of the best kept secrets in the classic car world is just how wonderful a vintage four cylinder Plymouth is. Built from 1928 through 1932, these low priced cars were intended to compete with the Ford Model A… more»
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Say It Ain’t Snow: 1970 Mercury 250ER
Winter is here! Well, it’s not here but it’s near, at least the winter that involves snow and cold for a few million of us who live in areas that get snow. Here’s a way to make snow great… more»
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Patina At Its Best: 1956 Cadillac Sedan DeVille
Cadillac was enjoying increasing popularity in the 1950s. After having introduced the Coupe DeVille years earlier, Cadillac introduced a 4 door version of the hardtop, the Sedan DeVille, in 1956. There were 41,732 of the Sedan DeVille sold in… more»
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17 Hours Since New: 1984 Glasply Alaskan
While we’ve featured interesting boats on Barn Finds in the past, it’s rare to find a seafaring vessel that is a genuine time-capsule discovery. This 1984 Glasply Alaskan has just 17 hours of operation since new, and the seller speculates… more»
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Low-Mileage Rotary: 1974 Mazda RX-3
The Mazda RX-3 is a great road car that also enjoyed a giant-killing reputation in saloon car racing across the globe. This RX-3 is no giant killer, but it is a survivor that you could enjoy on a daily… more»
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Parked 50 Years: 1927 Ford Model T Touring
After a lengthy 50 year hibernation, this 1927 Model T Touring car is a runner, but needs some fine tuning and elbow grease to make it a driver. Quite possibly the perfect antique starter car for anyone, this T… more»
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Ran When Parked: 1969 Oldsmobile Cutlass
The “ran when parked” phrase in a car listing has become an almost comical line for us car enthusiasts. After a car sits for many years a phrase like that becomes virtually irrelevant, knowing that many times considerable work will… more»
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Mach 1 Package: 1977 Ford Mustang II
I came here to write about a Mustang II King Cobra, but that listing already vanished before having the chance to. Still, this listing on eBay for a survivor-grade 1977 Ford Mustang II with the Mach 1 package is… more»
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Million Dollar 23 Mile Bug: 1964 Volkswagen Beetle
When talking about million dollar cars I think many of us think of high end European or American built specials. Although not your typical million dollar machine, this 1964 Volkswagen Beetle was purchased new with the intention of being… more»
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Paint to Sample: 1978 Porsche 911 Turbo!
In the collector car world, one-off paint jobs provided by the factory tend to drive higher values later on – even if the initial interest in a custom color is limited to the first owner that ordered it. BMW… more»
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Painted and Forgotten: 1984 BMW M635CSi
Not only is this a desirable example of BMW’s second M car, the M6, but it is an early, European-market specification known officially as the M635CSI. It wears an excellent OEM color known as Bahama Beige and was parked… more»
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One of 20: 1992 Porsche 911 Turbo S2
Lost among the hubbub over special Porsche models from the 993 and G-Series years is that the 964 chassis featured one of the most exclusive 911 models ever built. The 911 Turbo S2 seen here is one of just… more»
