It seems to me these converted Mercury Capris get little to no love in the collector car scene. Converted by American Sunroof Corp. to the sleek two-seater you see here, values always seem flat despite the limited production. This… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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44 MPG: 1981 Datsun 720 King Cab Diesel
Here’s another in the seemingly endless supply of nice, somewhat-vintage Japanese pickups for sale. This 1981 Datsun 720 Diesel King Cab is listed on eBay and by the time you see this I’m sure that it’ll have met its… more»
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“A Pinnacle Of Preservation”: 1967 Chevrolet Corvette
The seller describes this 1967 big-block, air conditioned, manual transmission (salivating yet?) Corvette as “a pinnacle of preservation.” Based on the description in the auction listed here on eBay, they are correct. 42 bids so far have taken the price… more»
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T-Tops and 4-Speed: 1978 Dodge Aspen
As a replacement for the Dart/Valiant/Duster, the Aspen and Volaré don’t seem to be as popular with collectors. This 1978 Dodge Aspen has a couple of nice and somewhat unusual features which sets it apart from the herd. This one… more»
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15,000 Miles From New: 1980 Maserati Quattroporte
Normally, when we feature a Maserati Quattroporte, it’s solidly in basketcase mode and a car you wouldn’t touch with a ten-foot pole. This one bucks the trend, as it’s a low-mileage example that’s been preserved by its two oners… more»
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Original Paint Survivor: 1980 Honda Civic
This clean second-generation Honda Civic hatchback sports the less frequently seen round headlight set-up, and is claimed to be an original paint car. The seller notes he acquired it five years ago and has driven it sparingly, which has… more»
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327 V8 and AC: 1959 Rambler Ambassador
This big Rambler was made even bigger with a factory Continental Kit. I could personally do without that option but this is one interesting project car. It’s a 1959 Rambler Ambassador and it’s listed on eBay with a $3,750 buy… more»
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Glass Houses: 1980 Chevrolet Chevette
“Not much to describe as there isn’t much to a Chevette.” That’s how the seller of this good-looking 1980 Chevrolet Chevette describes it. This example is located in Suffolk, Virginia and it can be found on Craigslist, or go… more»
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Sledgehammer: 284 Mile 1996 Impala SS
If you missed out on purchasing a new 1994-1996 Chevrolet Impala SS, you have another chance! This 284-mile absolutely mint survivor is for sale here on eBay, where bidding is up over $17,000 and the buy it now is set… more»
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Santana Built Survivor: 1980 Land Rover Series 3
This 1980 Land Rover Series 3 is claimed to be an excellent survivor that was built under license by Santana Motor S.A. of Spain. This is an interesting wrinkle in the Land Rover story, as multiple companies in different… more»
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Pleasingly Stock: 2,150 Mile Nissan 240SX
If you’ve ever tried to find a Nissan S13 for sale, chances are you soon realized the market for clean, stock examples is very slim. Thanks to their rear wheel drive configuration, cheap parts and ease of accepting modifications,… more»
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Bring 8 Friends: 1967 Plymouth Belvedere II Wagon
Wagons are hotter’n (insert un-pc phrase here) right now. This 1967 Plymouth Belvedere II Wagon is one hot wagon, even the eBay bids are hot with over $9,200 being thrown down so far on it and the reserve isn’t… more»
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Garage Find: 1988 Ford Mustang LX
This clean 1988 Ford Mustang LX is a recent “garage find,” found in the home of the original family owners. The four-cylinder Fox Body wears a GT body kit said to have been ordered that way from the factory…. more»
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Y49 Survivor: 1990 Honda Crx Si
For those of you familiar with older Hondas, you know all about the Y49 Crx and its supposed curse. Well it may be too early to say whether or not this Crx is cursed as it has only covered… more»
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Upscale Muscle Survivor: 1968 Plymouth GTX
In 1969, Plymouth had a couple of go fast cars that looked a lot alike. There was the base 335 horsepower 383 V8 and a four-speed for $2,896. It could get you through the quarter mile in the low 15s. Or,… more»
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First Year Fun: 1966 Ford Bronco
The Ford Bronco was produced for thirty years from 1966 to 1996 and has continued to grow in popularity over the past few years. Set to make a comeback for the 2020 model year, the Bronco is sure to… more»
