One type of vehicle that will almost certainly never fall off the classic radar is the pickup. They come in a variety of shapes and sizes, but bidding always tends to be fiercely contested when good ones come onto… more»
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Crazy Color Combo: 1971 Chevrolet Corvette
This 1971 Corvette Convertible is something a little bit different. Its paint and trim combination isn’t unprecedented. However, it is not one that you see that often. This is an original survivor, and it is set to go to… more»
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Unrestored Survivor: 30k Mile 1968 Ford Mustang
The seller of this 1968 Mustang Hardtop is its second owner. He states categorically that it is an original survivor and that it has never received any restoration work. He has decided that the time has come for it… more»
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Original Paint: 1971 Volkswagen Beetle
July 30th, 2003, was a significant date in automotive history that passed with very little fanfare. On that day, the last Type 1 VW Beetle rolled off the production line in Puebla, Mexico. This brought down the curtain for… more»
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Parked In Barn 35 Years: 1965 Chevrolet Impala
Yes, it has four doors but this is a classic beauty. We appreciate Ikey Heyman for sending us this listing of a 1965 Chevrolet Impala survivor. The current seller recently acquired this Impala from the second long term owner… more»
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No Reserve 1964 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
There are many recipes for generating high interest in an eBay listing. This 1964 Corvette Convertible has managed to do this better than most. Not only is it a tidy and clean survivor, but it is being offered for… more»
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A-Code/4-Speed: 1966 Ford Mustang
This 1966 Mustang has been in the same family since new, but it has been sitting for a while. The time has come for the vehicle to move on to a new owner, and the seller seems motivated. Not… more»
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24k Mile Survivor: 1972 Plymouth Valiant Scamp
UPDATE 5/13/21: The car apparently didn’t sell after we covered it in October 2020, so the seller has relisted it for $1,500 less. The asking price is now $16,000. It’s available here on craigslist for $16,000. Still a sharp… more»
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Time Capsule: 1977 Ford F-350 Country Camper
It’s rare to find vintage motorhomes in survivor-grade condition. While it’s been well-documented that they have a high tendency to become water-logged beaters after years as someone’s mobile castle, even examples that are loved by long-term owners are used… more»
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Historic Custom: 1954 Hudson Hornet
Generally, I shy away from customs. Auto designers usually have a great eye and a good feel for what works and what sells – yes, there are some obvious exceptions but I won’t belabor that point with specifics. Nevertheless,… more»
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12k Mile 1979 Lincoln Continental Collector’s Series
If you wanted your Lincoln Continental “fully-loaded” in 1979, it was hard to go past the Collector’s Series. These came with every conceivable option and treated their owners like royalty. This particular car not only comes with all of… more»
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427 V8/4-speed: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
There is nothing wrong with buying a classic car that needs, well, nothing. This is especially true when it is one like this 1970 Chevelle Malibu. This is a car that not only presents beautifully, but the engine bay… more»
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1-of-7: 1977 Chevrolet Nova Concours 4-Speed
The Concours was the luxury version of the fourth generation Chevy Nova. Four-door sedans were a pretty common sight on the roadways. What wasn’t a common sight was to look inside an ordinary family sedan and see a 4-speed… more»
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29k Mile Survivor: 1960 Plymouth Belvedere
When Chrysler rolled out their “Forward Look” models for 1957, the sales slogan was “Suddenly, It’s 1960!” Then 1960 came along and what were they to do for an encore? Compared to their then-recent predecessors, the 1960 full-size Plymouths… more»
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Rare Jim Clark Edition: 1991 Lotus Esprit
Being one of 20 certainly places a car in rare company, and this Jim Clark Edition Lotus Esprit is certainly an eye-grabbing specimen both for its limited production and color combination. As one of 20 commemorative cars made in… more»
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Low-Mile Driver: 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood
Automotive styling tends to evolve, and many trends will go in and out of fashion numerous times over the years. Bodies will be square and angular. They will then become softer and more rounded before heading back towards the… more»
