For five years, Jeep manufactured the CJ-8, which was a long-wheelbase version of the CJ-7 with a removable top and a pickup style rear bed. Many featured the “Scrambler” appearance package, such as this 1982 Jeep CJ-8 SR Sport… more»
Aug 13, 2019 • For Sale • 26 Comments
$4k 27k-Mile Project: 1976 Chevrolet Cosworth Vega
For two model years, Chevrolet teamed up with Cosworth to create a limited-production, performance-oriented variant of its Vega compact car. This 1976 Chevrolet Cosworth Vega that Barn Finds reader Russell G. found here on Craigslist is the 3330th out… more»
Aug 12, 2019 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Stretched Swede: 2001 Volvo S80 Limousine
During the late 1990s, Volvo decided that it wanted to focus more on commercial vehicles (such as trucks and construction equipment), so Ford Motor Corporation took ownership of the Swedish automaker. This lasted for about a decade, and while… more»
Aug 7, 2019 • For Sale • 61 Comments
Green on Green: Low-Mile 1981 Chrysler Imperial
There’s an online community of enthusiasts known as Malaise Motors, which is a celebration of sorts for vehicles manufactured from 1972 to 1992. Though their website describes the era as a time where insurance, safety, and emissions agencies “managed… more»
Aug 6, 2019 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Survivor 1987 Honda Civic Si With Just 15,475 miles!
Though it doesn’t have the performance pedigree of its successor, I enjoy the styling of the third-generation Honda Civic compact car quite a bit. This generation also introduced what is now a household name among those who enjoy performance… more»
Aug 6, 2019 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Weathered GN: 1987 Buick Grand National Project
Buick’s Grand National is one of the coolest cars the company ever churned out, and also one of the most iconic vehicles from the ‘80s. It’s easy to add this special Regal to one’s vehicles-to-own bucket list, but… more»
Aug 6, 2019 • For Sale • 9 Comments
One of 1,500 Produced: 1989 Shelby Dakota
In the late 1980s, the late and great Carroll Shelby oversaw the modification of various sporty and limited production Dodge models. While most of these were energetic front-wheel drive vehicles such as the Shelby CSX and the Shelby GLHS,… more»
Aug 6, 2019 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Ratty Rollback: Cummins-Swapped 1950 Ford COE
Making a road trip in a classic vehicle can be nerve-racking: there could be mechanical failures, inclement weather or roads, and of course, there’s always the general unpredictability of other drivers. Towing a vehicle tends to be a good… more»
Jul 30, 2019 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Manual Time Capsule: 1977 GMC Vandura G15
The third-generation of General Motors’ van is a very popular model among van enthusiasts, due to its uncomplicated styling and reliable powertrains. This well-kept short wheelbase 1977 GMC Vandura G15 is available here on eBay, and it’s ready for… more»
Jul 30, 2019 • For Sale • 15 Comments
High-Performance SUV: 1993 GMC Typhoon
If you’re on the roads these days, SUV models are just about everywhere, but few of them are exciting or noteworthy in any way. That alone makes GMC’s Typhoon such a special model – this SUV was powerful enough… more»
Jul 30, 2019 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Serious 4×4 Survivor: 1987 AMC Eagle Sedan
From 1954 until 1988, American Motors Corporation was a competitor to the “Big Three” manufacturers (Chrysler, Ford and General Motors), and it introduced some interesting products to the market before its eventual acquisition by Chrysler in 1987. Many consider… more»
Jul 25, 2019 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Four-Wheel Fun: 1988 Honda Civic Wagon RT4WD
One of my favorite models in Honda’s long history as an automaker is the Civic Wagon, especially when it features the company’s Real-Time 4WD system. Perhaps I’m biased because I once owned one of these fine Civic variants, but… more»
Jul 25, 2019 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Project Porsche: 1986 Porsche 911 Carrera
When discussing iconic vehicles from the 1980s, it isn’t shocking in the slightest if the Porsche 911 comes up in conversation. These powerful and attractive sports cars are incredibly sought after by collectors, with restored examples fetching big bucks… more»
Jul 25, 2019 • For Sale • 15 Comments
No Reserve: 1991 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 Convertible
Beginning in 1987, Chevrolet collaborated with American Sunroof Company (ASC) to reintroduce a convertible Camaro to the muscle car’s lineup. These variants aren’t as common as your regular fixed roof third-gen Camaros, making this 1991 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 Convertible… more»
Jun 18, 2019 • For Sale • 8 Comments
SR5 Survivor: 1988 Toyota V6 4WD Pickup
Ask anyone who’s ever tried to buy a secondhand Toyota truck – these pickups hold their value in a way that almost no other truck does. While it’s partially due to the trusty nature of these Toyotas, it’s also… more»
Jun 18, 2019 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Untouched Since the ‘70s: Custom 1976 Ford Van
While survivor-quality vehicles are interesting in their own way, I think that vehicle customization is arguably just as cool, if not cooler. This 1976 Ford E-Series Van that is here on eBay is an excellent example of the subculture… more»
