Located in Gardena, Ca and for sale here on eBay is a little classic that beautifully combines my love of British marques with my love for the American Ford V8. Possessing a clear title and a BIN of $82,000… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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A Galaxie Far, Far Away: 1968 Ford Galaxie XL GT
We see the phrase “1-of-1” so frequently these days when someone is advertising a car that it’s easy to become jaded or cynical. Well according to the Marti Report, this 1968 Galaxie is just such a car. I don’t… more»
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Big Black Pontiac: 1963 Pontiac Bonneville
While Pontiac has long since left us for reasons known only to General Motors, the division was once known for performance oriented automobiles. When Bunkie Knudsen became general manager of the brand, he made performance both on the track… more»
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Convertible Survivor: 1964 Valiant Signet 200
Very original and in fair shape, this Valiant Signet 200 is a simple yet fun survivor that would make for a great small classic for those with a tiny garage in the city. With a great vintage appeal, and… more»
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Sexy(ish) European: 1973 Ford Capri
Of all of the 1970’s-era captive imports, the Capri was one of the most interesting to cross America’s shores. Originally intended to be the European version of the Mustang, the Capri racked up an impressive string of racing victories… more»
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Cooler Than KITT: 1986 Chrysler Laser XT
If you grew up in the 1980’s, there was probably nothing you wanted more than a badass talking car. The Laser was Chrysler’s attempt at a sleek yet intimidating sports car with futuristic features like a synthesized voice monitoring… more»
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Classic Drop Top: 1965 AMC Rambler Classic 770 Convertible
Reader Michael has really been busy and found some interesting cars today including this nice Rambler droptop. This was American Motor’s attempt to move on from sensible to sporty. You’ll find it listed on Craigslist in Wells, Texas. That’s… more»
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Solid Gold Estate Find: 1957 MG MGA
Recently pulled from long-term storage, this 1957 MGA is in desperate need of a new caretaker to give it the love and attention it deserves. This dusty little MGA is part of an estate sale, it is clear this… more»
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Japanese Family Hauler: 1980 Toyota Cressida Wagon
By the standards of the early ’80s, the Cressida was considered to be a more luxurious alternative to the drab domestic wagons of its day. Reviews from the era praised the stylish interior, surprising performance (for a family hauler… more»
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Tough Decisions: 1968 Shelby GT350
Okay, it’s confession time. I am a Ford man. I grew up in a household where the blue oval was king, so my leanings were an inevitability. With that in mind, when this particular car came across my desk… more»
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Your Father’s Olds: 1973 Oldsmobile 98
1973 marked the beginning of the end of cheap, plentiful gasoline in the US with premium fuel going from around thirty-nine cents per gallon to over sixty cents per gallon. And that was when it could be found at… more»
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One Happy Truck: 1946 Chevrolet Pickup
The 1946 Chevrolet pickup trucks were essentially a continuation of pre-war production with only minor changes made in order to rush them to a car-starved US market. This 1946 Chevy AK-series pickup is on eBay in Bakersfield, California with… more»
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A Beauty In Blue: 1979 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
Even though the Camaro was never sold here in Australia, for those of us over a certain age, the 1979 Camaro Z28 holds an important place in our hearts. Located in Pardeeville, Wisconsin is this Z28 that was brought… more»
Exclusive: 1988 Nissan Safari Fire Truck
We’ve seen some cool vintage fire trucks, but most are simply too big to fit in the average garage. Well, if you’ve always dreamed of owning a bright red fire truck, but don’t own a massive barn to store… more»
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Chicken Tax Beater: 1982 Subaru Brat
If you are small and in a fight, you have to improvise. One upon a time, Subarus were pretty much a cult car for people who lived in mountainous areas and those who listened religiously to NPR. While these… more»
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Rare 343 V8 4-Speed! 1967 AMC Marlin
On first glance, at least from the front 3/4 views, it’s hard to tell that this isn’t an AMC Ambassador but it is, in fact, a very rare 1967 AMC Marlin which for ’67 was based on the bigger… more»
