While we wish every post could have photos like this, we just have to be appreciative of when they do appear. This 1977 Datsun 280Z was parked eons ago for rust repair that never happened, and it just recently… more»
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Coupe Survivor: 1976 Jaguar XJ6C
This pretty 1976 Jaguar XJ6 coupe is, in my view, one of the prettiest cars you can buy for under $20,000 today. While this era of the XJ6 is typically marred by shoddy build quality and finicky electronics, the… more»
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High Mileage Survivor: 1983 Volkswagen GTI
This 1983 Volkswagen GTI is in surprisingly clean condition considering it has 250,000 miles on the clock. At first glance, you might think that it’s impossible for such a car to still look this good and be unrestored, but… more»
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Brute Force Brit: 1994 TVR Chimaera
This 1994 TVR Chimaera is a rare bird in the U.S., a right-hand drive performance car that will still raise the hair on the back of your neck with its light-weight construction and powerful Rover V8 under the hood…. more»
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Time Warp Rotary: 1979 Mazda RX-7
To me, one of the clearest indications that a car is a survivor is if its original exterior graphics and paint are both still in sound condition. Even cars that are loved usually lose the factory stickers that it… more»
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Barn Find Stash: 1980 Chevrolet Corvette
This 1980 Chevrolet Corvette has clearly been parked for some time based on the heavy coating of dust gracing every panel. The Corvette is in my neck of the woods, located in Plainville, Massachusetts, and it’s always intriguing to… more»
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Turbo 5-Speed: 1988 Ford Thunderbird
For a short time, I was dead set on owning a Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe. These are handsome cars, and of course, they are peak 80s when it comes to buying a vehicle that will always draw a crowd… more»
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16,326 Mile: 1987 Volkswagen GTI 16V
Second generation Volkswagens are a hard car to find these days in survivor condition, especially in the hot-to-trot 16 valve configuration. I should know, as I spent part of the summer looking for such a car and was shocked… more»
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40 Years Owned: 1973 Ferrari 246 GT Dino
This 1973 Ferrari 246 GT Dino has just recently emerged from long-term one-owner care, with the listing claiming that it spend 40 years with a solitary caretaker. The 246 GT is the fixed roof model that came with more… more»
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14,380 Miles! 1985 Cadillac Seville
This beautiful 1985 Cadillac Seville is a low mileage, a time-warp specimen with just over 14,000 miles from new. The bustle-back styling is just as riveting today as it was all those years ago, and while we’ve seen plenty… more»
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Shorty Camel Van: 1979 Chevrolet G-10
Short wheelbase Chevy vans continue to find new homes on major selling sites with relative ease, as the looks and the period-cool style is hard to resist. The vans themselves may be nothing particularly special, but given how most… more»
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4,700 Original Miles: 1975 Datsun 280Z
Many longtime car dealerships have a stash of collector cars hidden away, typically collected as part of normal trade-in operations or simply due to connections through the company dealership owners tend to keep. This 1975 Datsun 280Z has just… more»
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Black Plate: 1962 International Scout 80 Pickup
This 1962 International Scout 80 pickup is a non-running example that the seller has owned for seven years ago with big plans for that never materialized. The old-school company name on the doors and the relatively stock, rust-free appearance… more»
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One-Owner 58k Mile 1977 Chevrolet Corvette L82
The C3 Corvette gets relatively little respect among collectors of Chevrolet’s marquee sports car, but it’s an impressive value if you’re seeking a hobby car typically in great shape for reasonable money. This 1977 example is equipped with the… more»
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No Reserve Ranger: 1974 Ford Bronco
Bidding is knocking up against $30,000 for this extremely well preserved 1974 Ford Bronco with the sought-after Ranger package. The truck is highly original with the sort of patina that can’t be faked, and just a few sensible updates… more»
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Worth Fixing? 1973 Pontiac Trans Am 455
This 1973 Pontiac Trans Am is a matching numbers example that has unfortunately been sitting for several years, parked in 1978 under the trees and left to rot. It’s a shame, too, as the car retains many original parts,… more»
