When Studebaker ended U.S. production of its automobiles in late 1963, the short-lived Avanti touring car would be one of the casualties. But only for a short time. Two Stude dealers bought the name and equipment to continue making… more»
Weekend Driver: 1990 Chevrolet K5 Blazer
Although this probably isn’t the time of year when most people are considering venturing into the wilderness, it could be the perfect time to follow the motto of the Scout Movement and “Be Prepared.” Buying an SUV now would… more»
Money’s No Object: 1991 Lamborghini LM002
Three tons of fun! When a person is spending over $100,000 for a huge, 12-mpg SUV, they don’t care about the mileage or the maintenance costs, that’s just part of the game. When they’re paying over $200,000 for one… more»
62k Original Miles: 1952 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup
We see our share of classic Pickups at Barn Finds, with many suffering rust issues. That’s what makes this 1952 Chevrolet 3100 worth a closer look. This beauty is a solid survivor with none of the usual problems, and… more»
Trail 70 Survivor: 1970 Honda CT70 K0
The word “super” has different meanings, as we all know. When a person says the term “superbike”, that can mean a super fast motorcycle or one that was super successful, or anything in between. In the case of this… more»
25K Original Miles: 1985 Ford F-150 Lariat
This 1985 Ford F-150 XLT Lariat is a low-mileage survivor with the desirable short-bed configuration. A few years ago, a truck like this may not have grabbed your attention, but seeing one today in this sort of condition with… more»
Stored Since 1990: 1983 Datsun 280ZX
When it comes to 1980s sports cars, few are as instantly recognizable as the S130-chassis Datsun 280ZX. This is a car that has the same sort of instant recognition capabilities as the Porsche 911, but it is far more… more»
Last Year L-82: 1980 Chevrolet Corvette
Although buyers continued to receive a 350ci V8 under the hood of their new Corvette for the remaining years of C3 production, 1980 marked the last where they could select the optional L82 version. Our feature car is one… more»
455 Transplant: 1979 Buick Century Turbo Coupe
This is a different one to categorize. When a “Turbo Coupe” doesn’t have a turbo engine anymore, is it still a Turbo Coupe? This 1979 Buick Century Turbo Coupe has a Buick 455 V8 now, so is it a… more»
20k Original Miles: 1977 Pontiac Can Am
A saying goes, “the best-laid plans of mice and men.” It denotes how unforeseen circumstances can cause a project to run off the rails. Such is the case with the 1977 Pontiac Can Am. The company planned a production… more»
Show and Go Survivor: 1986 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z
Chevy’s Camaro was the poster child for the gyrations of America’s muscle car fortunes. In the 1960s, when the Camaro first arrived on the scene, its reception was enthusiastic. While it didn’t beat the Mustang’s sales numbers – which… more»
36K and Bone Stock: 1986 Buick Grand National
We sometimes have to check ourselves as an editorial team to ensure we’re not overusing certain phrases or adjectives. One that comes up a lot is the term “survivor”, which we often associate with preserved cars that haven’t been… more»
Low-Spec Survivor: 1972 Pontiac Ventura II
This Quezal Gold 1972 Pontiac Ventura II looks great in almost all of the many photos that the seller has provided. They’re an interesting line of cars, being GM X-body cars, but not that X-body, this car is a… more»
A Most Unlikely Racer: Original 1960 Ford Thunderbird
The Goodwood Revival is one of the biggest bucket list events in the collector car world. It is a combination of racing, a huge concours, and an overwhelming deep dive into automotive history. Five years ago, a video from… more»
31k Mile Running Project: 1971 AMC Javelin SST
Like the Dodge Challenger, the American Motors Javelin would be relatively short-lived in the burgeoning pony car market. While the AMC product was built two years longer than the Dodge, both wrapped up in 1974 as an indicator that… more»
















