Carl Kiekhaefer had incredible success with marine engines and saw growth in the burgeoning winter market for snowmobiles in the 1960s. The company’s first snowmobile came out in the late-1960s and by 1974 they were at the top of… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
Feb 14, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Head-Turning Driver: 1957 MG MGA
Different classics will appeal to a particular type of enthusiast. Muscle cars tick the boxes for those seeking raw performance, while luxury cars find favor with those wishing to be pampered. Classic British sports cars are sought by those… more»
Feb 14, 2024 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Running and Driving Inline Eight: 1931 Hudson Greater Eight Coupe
In 1929, The Hudson Motor Car Company solidly occupied position number three behind Ford and General Motors for the most automobiles produced that year. In 1930, they launched a luxury car line called the Great Eight. Improved for 1931… more»
Feb 14, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Prewar Pontiac with Patina: 1939 Pontiac Business Coupe
As the market for the average prewar car declines, bargains continue to emerge every day. Not long ago finding a running prewar coupe, or any running prewar car for that matter, for under $10,000 was almost impossible. Now there… more»
Feb 14, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Mint Condition: 1992 Ford Mustang LX
Describing any unrestored classic with over thirty years of active service as being in mint condition is bold, but it is the one made by the current owner of this 1992 Ford Mustang LX. However, scrutinizing the supplied photos… more»
Feb 14, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Still In The Crate: 2002 Kawasaki KX250 L4
The term mint-in-box is something I hadn’t heard before I started using eBay back in the mid-1990s. We’ve seen around a dozen motorcycles still in the crate here, but this 2002 Kawasaki KX250 L4 is as close to being… more»
Feb 14, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
40k Original Miles: 1985 Chevrolet Corvette
Claims of low odometer readings are nothing new in the classic world. However, when a seller guarantees that reading, it suggests they hold evidence to support that claim. Such is the case with this 1985 Chevrolet Corvette. It isn’t… more»
Feb 13, 2024 • For Sale • 40 Comments
17k Miles: 1976 Lincoln Continental Mark IV
1976 was a fun time to visit your Lincoln dealership as four appearance package options were first introduced on the Mark IV during the bicentennial year, each named after a well-known fashion designer and featuring a specific exterior and… more»
Feb 13, 2024 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Celestial Arrow: 1978 Plymouth Arrow GT
Every now and then I see a Mitsubishi on the road and wonder why they never seemed to catch on in the U.S., much the same as when Suzuki offered four-wheeled passenger vehicles here. They both were the basis… more»
Feb 13, 2024 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Diablo Edition? 1984 GMC Caballero
“If you think a pickup has to look tough to be tough, we’ve got a surprise for you: the quality-built ’84 GMC Caballero. You can see for yourself that it’s no ordinary pickup. Not with that crisp distinctive styling… more»
Feb 13, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Low Miles and T-Tops: 1979 Chrysler 300
To the novice Chrysler enthusiast, the return of the 300 in 1979 might not seem like much more than an attempt for the company to glorify its already luxurious Cordoba a step further on the outside. But those fans… more»
Feb 13, 2024 • For Sale • 19 Comments
No Reserve: 1968 Pontiac GTO
The Pontiac GTO is considered by many to be the father of the muscle car sector, and even tired examples command impressive prices. When a tidy one hits the market with No Reserve, the bidding action typically becomes frantic…. more»
Feb 13, 2024 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Factory Sunroof: 1970 Ford Thunderbird Landau
It is sometimes challenging to determine the rarity of a particular vehicle option, and such is the case with this 1970 Ford Thunderbird Landau. It presents pretty well for a survivor-grade classic, but its electric sunroof raises questions. Pinning… more»
Feb 13, 2024 • For Sale • 28 Comments
43K-Mile 1983 Chevrolet S-10 Tahoe Edition
It’s hard to believe that 1983 was four decades ago now, at least for those of us who lived in that era. A small extended-cab pickup would be perfect for me, I’m not a contractor and I don’t pull… more»
Feb 12, 2024 • For Sale • 24 Comments
1 of 1 Survivor? 1972 Ford LTD Convertible
Ford stepped up the game for family cars in 1965 by introducing the LTD, essentially a high-end version of the Galaxie 500. They advertised it was as quiet as a Rolls-Royce, but was that ever really proven? The LTD… more»
Feb 12, 2024 • For Sale • 40 Comments
One Year Only: 1982 Mercury Cougar GS Wagon
“New Cougar Wagon. Practicality of a wagon, luxury of a Cougar. For 1982, the Cougar lineup includes a new Cougar wagon. And what a wagon! Start with people. There’s room for six.” So begins a 1982 Mercury Cougar wagon… more»
