Crosley Motors began in 1939, focusing on small economy cars. After pausing for World War II in 1942, the company fired up auto production again in 1946. But since demand for new cars was so high at that time… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Genuine Garage Find: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1
This 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 spent over four decades hidden in a garage. The seller recently dragged it into the light of day, revived its 390ci V8, and returned the car to a roadworthy state. It runs and… more»
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Sand Trap Find: Toro Sand Pro 2020
Talk about specialty equipment; not many of us need a vehicle known as a “bunker rake,” specifically designed to groom and/or maintain sand traps at golf courses or groom baseball infields, etc. The “2020” part of the name is… more»
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Super-Sized Survivor! 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
Last of the “Big Ones” is one way to describe this 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. GM’s B and C-body cars were about to get the big shrinkeroo for ’77, and the results would be significant. The new reduced-size cars, which… more»
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12k Mile Super Six: 1977 Dodge Aspen
The Dodge Aspen and Plymouth Volare arrived on the new F-body platform in 1976. They replaced the aging Dodge Dart and Plymouth Valiant on the A-body platform. From an engineering standpoint, there was nothing new or innovative here, as… more»
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One Owner 1993 Dodge Caravan SE
The Chrysler minivan was Lee Iacocca’s third major automotive success story in 20 years. The first was the iconic Ford Mustang “pony car” (1964), then there was the Chrysler K-Car (1981), which saved the company, and the minivan (1984),… more»
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Can You Speak French? 1959 Renault Dauphine
The Dauphine was a small family sedan built by Renault in France. For a dozen years through 1967, they built two million of these gas sippers, and some of them found their way to U.S. shores. Perhaps its buyers… more»
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91-Year-Old Original Owner: 1968 Plymouth Sport Fury
Even if we are loath to admit it, the time will probably come when we each decide that we no longer wish to slip behind the wheel. We might feel that our reflexes are no longer good enough, or… more»
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BF Auction: One-Owner 1997 Saab 9000 CS 5-Speed
Saab once built cars for buyers who deliberately wanted something different. The 9000 was fast without being flashy, practical without feeling ordinary, and engineered with the sort of unconventional thinking that made the Swedish company famous. Finding one today… more»
Sleep Inside It! 1951 Nash Statesman Super Airflyte
Some classics make sense immediately. Others require a few minutes of staring before you begin noticing all the unusual details. This 1951 Nash Statesman Super Airflyte definitely belongs in the latter category. Its enclosed wheels, aerodynamic body, flathead six,… more»
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Original 440: 1968 Plymouth GTX
Some classics perfectly combine stunning looks with mind-blowing performance, and this 1968 Plymouth GTX should be no exception. Its engine bay houses a 440ci V8, and the exterior paint and interior trim complete the trifecta. The seller indicates it… more»
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Former Grain Hauler: 1980 International Transtar 4300
By the 1970s, International was renovating its business, shedding its light-duty truck lines to focus on medium- and heavy-duty trucks. The Transtar 4200/4300 series was introduced in 1971; production ran through 1984. This example is available here on craigslist… more»
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Rare Drop-Top: 1968 Buick GS 400 Convertible
“Simply stunning” seems like an appropriate term to describe this 1968 Buick GS 400 Convertible. From its sparkling paint to its beautiful interior, there is much to like about this classic. Throw a potent V8 into the mix and… more»
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Original Survivor: 1968 Mercury Cyclone GT 390
Although it isn’t perfect, this 1968 Mercury Cyclone GT 390 is a solid survivor, allowing scope for its new owner to perform a relatively straightforward cosmetic restoration. However, since none of its issues are urgent, they could take their… more»
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LeMans Survivor: 1971 Pontiac T-37
Pontiac dropped the Tempest nameplate on its mid-size cars into the 1970 model year. Looking to offer a bare-bones model of the LeMans, the T-37 replaced it for the rest of 1970 and all of 1971. Three body styles… more»
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Buy One Now: 2001 Porsche 996 Turbo
We rarely feature late-model cars on this site, and there’s good reason for that: many of them haven’t yet attained collector status, and it will be some time before they do. But every now and again, you see the… more»
