One of life’s simple pleasures is seeing a honest-to-God survivor show up at a dealership. It paints the picture of a car bought and serviced at that dealer, then returned decades after the last example of the same car… more»
12K Miles Twin Turbo: 1991 Nissan 300ZX
Nissan’s lineup in the early 90s could be called a driver’s dream, with vehicles like this 300ZX Twin Turbo among the stuff of school boy fantasies who didn’t pine for a Mustang. The Sentra SE-R, Maxima SE and Z-car… more»
Wrecked Quadrifoglio: 1991 Alfa Romeo 164S
Taking on a stalled project is risky, but the risk versus reward scales can tip when the car in question is a rare bird like an Alfa Romeo 164S Quadrifoglio. This car suffered from an engine fire but has… more»
Tow Yard Find: 1977 BMW 630 CSI
BMW’s E24-series two-doors, affectionately known by its fans as the big coupe, is a sensible starter classic. The engine is long-lived and durable and the styling puts examples like this 1977 630 CSI among the top of the pile… more»
Graphics Intact: 1990 Chevy Beretta Indy
Pace car special editions are a dealership marketer’s dream come true, as a few special colors and graphics package can help move a car whose luster may otherwise be waning among customers. 7,500 Chevy Beretta Indy editions were made,… more»
Save from Scrap Yard: Citroen XM Parts Cars
A pair of late production Citroen XMs and a boatload of spare parts are hidden away in the town of Esperance, New York, and listed for sale with the thinly-veiled threat of dropping them at the scrapyard if a… more»
Turbines and Flares: 1979 AMC AMX
Not intended for wallflowers: that could have been the marketing tagline for the extreme AMC AMX, like this 1979 model featured here. Wearing possibly the most aggressive factory body kit of the era, the AMX channeled its IMSA and… more»
7,200 Original Miles: 1986 Lincoln Mark VII
Although they can often appear as tired projects, this Lincoln Mark VII bucks the trend as a low-mileage survivor that’s clearly been cherished since new. With just over 7,000 miles on the clock, this 5.0-equipped luxo-cruiser sports all the… more»
1st Generation Liftback: 1972 Toyota Celica
Long considered Japan’s version of the Mustang, the 1972 Toyota Celica featured here is said to be a dry, rust-free survivor. Originally from Arizona and now located in Maryland, the Celica presents well and is in stock condition, with… more»
Military Import: 1979 Porsche 911SC
This 1979 Porsche 911SC is listed by the seller as a ROW model, or “Rest of the World” example that wasn’t originally indended for the US market. Found near the well-known Parris Island Marine Corps Recruit Depot, the seller… more»
Needs a Tune: 1987 Merkur XR4Ti
Among the class of emerging classics from the 1980s is the Euro-American import, the Merkur XR4Ti. Known for being somewhat fussy automobiles that also gave Americans a taste of what our European counterparts could find in their local Ford… more»
Sold As a Pair: Datsun Z-Car Projects
Even farmers can feel the need for speed. This pair of Datsun Z-cars have been gathering dust in Washington State barn for close to a decade, but now they must find a new home. Sold only as a pair… more»
4,500 Miles from New: 2000 Jeep Cherokee Sport
Jeep Cherokees are enjoying a nice spike in value at the moment, largely because their usefulness is being realized by a larger audience and because most examples for sale today have led obviously hard lives. This 2000 Jeep Cherokee… more»
One of One: Japan-Found Ferrari Daytona Alloy
When it comes to barn finds, we don’t necessarily think of Japan as a source of untouched exotics or rotting classics. However, an exceedingly rare 1969 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona Berlinetta Alloy has been discovered there, quite literally a… more»
5,207 Miles from New: 1985 Renault Alliance
Barring the God-awful pictures, this Renault Alliance is claimed to be an extremely low-mileage survivor with a scant 5,207 miles on the clock. Supposedly used by the classic little ‘ol lady, the Alliance is in mostly sound condition aside… more»
Junkyard Rescue: 1985 Chevy Corvette
C4 Corvettes are usually a good place to start for the novice project car owner, as parts are widely available and enthusiast support is strong. This 1985 Corvette is said to have a mere 30,000 miles on the clock… more»
















