Brooke Astor once said “money is like manure, it should be spread around.” If the name Brooke Astor doesn’t ring a bell, don’t worry I had to google it myself. It turns out she was a wealthy philanthropist and… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Talking Town and Country: 1983 Chrysler LeBaron
The 1980s were a love it or hate it decade, maybe more so than most other decades were. It was a transitional period from old school everything: cars, wars, fashions, technology, etc. This 1983 Chrysler LeBaron Town and Country… more»
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Perfect Poncho: 1977 Pontiac Catalina Safari Wagon
Sometimes a car comes along that you never knew you could possibly have any interest in at all, but after seeing the photos and hearing the story, and seeing the incredible condition of it, you can’t get it out… more»
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Obscure X-Body: 1981 Oldsmobile Sport Omega
Looking back at automotive history, it’s rather amazing just how hard GM worked to not build a decent car. By decent, I mean enjoyable to drive, or over-engineered to a fault, or even just loaded with desirable features and… more»
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Conquering Home Depot: 1984 El Camino Conquistador
While the love affair Americans have for trucks remains a strong one, there isn’t much variety in the market. Ford, GM, and Dodge seem to think that a full-size truck is all we need. GM and Ford only produced… more»
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Revel In This Ragtop Rambler Classic
If you think the collector car hobby is only for the well-to-do, check out this show-worthy 1965 Rambler Classic convertible. It’s located in Alto, Texas and listed here on Craigslist for only $17,500. When I spotted this unrestored original… more»
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Nicest One Left? 1988 Toyota Celica ST
With just 30,000 miles on the clock, this may be one of the most well-preserved Toyota Celicas on the market today. With so many of these cars falling victim to rust and poor modifications by younger owners, this early… more»
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Styling Exercise: 1981 Dodge Omni 024 DeTomaso
Talk about rare: this is one of only 619 Omni 024 DeTomaso’s built in 1981, and has to be one of the last ones left in anything resembling fair condition. It’s actually better than fair (in my opinion) and… more»
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British Pedal Power: 1973 Triumph Bicycle
Most British motorcycle and car fans and fanatics are like any others, they like to collect their brand no matter what the product is that wears their preferred name. This 1973 Triumph bicycle is cheap entry into the Triumph… more»
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Pete Santini Custom: 1987 Chevy Camaro
The 1980s represented an era in which custom colors and touches knew no bounds. From booming stereo systems to ground effects kits, the customization industry was in rare form and owners of everything from Jettas to Econolines were lining… more»
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Minty Lil’ Hustler: 1980 Datsun 720 Pickup
This impressively clean 1980 Datsun 720 “Lil’ Hustler” truck was sold new in Tennessee and apparently never left. With low miles and a body in seemingly mint condition, this may be one of the nicest 720 pickups available today…. more»
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Garaged From New: 1971 Buick Riviera GS
I can’t help but think of the hit show Mad Men in looking at this gorgeous 1971 Buick Riviera GS. The bucolic background may as well be suburban Westchester in the 1970s, with the premier ad man in town cruising… more»
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10K Mile Last Year Laredo: 1986 Jeep CJ-7
If you’re hunting for a Jeep from the final year of AMC ownership, this low-mileage example could be tempting. The seller points out that this 1986 model was effectively a swan song for the AMC brand, as Chrysler took… more»
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17,000 Miles From New: 1990 Ford Mustang Convertible
The same seller of the minty Toyota Celica ST we just featured also has this 1990 Ford Mustang convertible, wearing similar colors and with equally impressive low mileage. What are the odds they came from the same home or… more»
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Storage Unit Find: 1993 Volkswagen Cabriolet
After graduating from high school, a football buddy of mine went off to college and became a cheerleader for the school’s men’s basketball team. He took a lot of abuse for that. To make matters worse, he then went… more»
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Optional Twin-H Power: 1953 Hudson Super Jet
We often hear that it’s becoming so expensive, sometimes too expensive, to jump into the old car hobby. Cars like this 1953 Hudson Super Jet bring it all back to earth again. This example is posted on Craigslist in… more»
