This 1966 Mercedes-Benz 230SL is perhaps the epitome of a survivor, with original paint, body panels and interior and no obvious defects despite 90K miles on the clock. The sellers says it was stored since new on the West… more»
Metallic Blue with Oyster Cloth: 1980 Chevy Corvette
It’s easy to drown in hyperbole when it comes to sellers with “limited edition” Corvettes, as many owners seem to think this feature or that sticker makes it more of a standout than the next guy’s. For me, where… more»
21K Mile WS6: 1985 Pontiac Trans Am
While some of the more limited production models like Pace Cars and GTAs tend to show up with low mileage quite often, it’s far more unusual to see a well-equipped Trans AM like this one wearing street clothes appear… more»
Orange Crush Survivor: 1962 Dodge Power Wagon 4×4
Can’t you feel the weight of this truck just from one photo? Dodge trucks of this era are massive in stature and when you add in the 1-ton 4×4 options, it becomes almost larger than life. This particular truck… more»
Enhanced by Neuspeed: Callaway MK2 VW GTI
In the 1980s, tuner cars were at their peak, with aftermarket companies getting astoundingly close to the OEMs in modifying vehicles barely off the assembly line. From ASC to Callaway, these companies were commissioned with tackling multiple projects on… more»
Exclusive: 2005 Saab 9-2x Aero
We wouldn’t normally feature a car this new that isn’t a special edition low mileage survivor, but I’ve always been fascinated by these Saab 9-2xs so I thought it would be fun to take a closer look. By the 2000s,… more»
5,000 Original Miles: 1999 Cadillac Eldorado ETC
The tenth generation of the Cadillac Eldorado has now plummeted into the depths of used car values, with fewer still on the road in respectable condition. This is a common plight of luxury cars, what with their ambitious electronics… more»
SoCal Survivor: 1974 Ford Maverick Grabber
I found it hard to believe this 1974 Ford Maverick Grabber wore original paint, but the detailed photos reveal that it seemingly does. The Grabber package wasn’t much in the performance department but was at least eye-catching; this example… more»
1 of 65: 1992 Ford Mustang SAAC MKII
This 1992 Ford Mustang Shelby American Auto Club (SAAC) Mustang convertible is one of the rarer Shelby cars ever built, made even more limited as a second generation, or MKII, model. Built with Carroll Shelby’s blessing, SAAC really is… more»
Rust-Free One-Owner: 1979 Honda Prelude
Original, one-owner, rust-free, and California car seem to be four golden selling points these days. Maybe they always have been. This 1979 Honda Prelude is all of those things and more. This red jewel is listed on eBay as… more»
Almost Perfect: 1967 Dodge Polara 500
The Polara was restyled in 1967 and it was really a modern update. Most updates are but sometimes a few (million) of us are wondering why they just leave well enough alone. This 1967 Dodge Polara 500 hardtop coupe… more»
28,179 Miles: 1976 Toyota Celica GT Liftback
Here’s another low-mileage beauty, this one is a 1976 Toyota Celica GT Liftback. It’s originally from Oregon and now resides in Santa Rose, California. The seller has it listed on eBay where the current bid is $5,000 but the… more»
Turbo 5-Speed: 1986 Mercury Cougar XR-7
Car companies still make turbos but it seems like there was something about the 1980s that brought them out in droves. It seemed like everyone had a turbo vehicle, even minivans had turbos. But, a Mercury? This 1986 Mercury… more»
45,376 Original Miles: 1978 AMC Pacer D/L
Having only been driven an average of 1,134 miles a year over the last four decades, this 1978 AMC D/L Wagon is one original and low-mile car. This mellow yellow fellow is listed on eBay with 60 bids and… more»
OBS Survivor: 1997 Ford F-350 Diesel 4X4
Among car and truck enthusiasts, there’s always a group that emerges with acronyms and phrases to describe their preferred generation of a particular model. While I’m familiar with this concept among the brands and cars I personally follow, I… more»
Preserved Palm Beach: 1977 GMC Motorhome
GMC’s classic front-driver motorhome was somewhat of a hit when it was introduced, leading to a long production cycle and a good number still on the road today. They command a following for any number of reasons, including their… more»
















