I’m generally not one to shy away from a pink shirt, a pink tie, a pink panther, or a pink car. I’m confident enough to not care what anyone else thinks about my wardrobe or my vehicles – that… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Modern Day Barn Find: 1989 Honda Prelude Si
The seller calls this 1989 Honda Prelude Si a “modern day barn find.” Believe it or not, this phenomenon is real, as cars parked in the 1980s and early 90s begin to grow in appeal to collectors it’s inevitbable… more»
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Estate Sale Find: 1978 Chevy Monte Carlo
Ever since ogling the Monte Carlo in the Denzel Washington film Training Day, I’ve had a soft spot for Chevy’s iconic coupe. This generation only, though, as those mournful headlights are what give this generation its distinctive look. The… more»
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Pine ‘N Lime Pre-Cobra: 1978 Ford XC Falcon
We’ve featured a few unique muscle cars out of Australia over the last few weeks, and we’re not done yet! This is reportedly a 1-of-13 1978 Ford XC Falcon 500 GS Hardtop that was built by Ford’s “Parts and… more»
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20,000 Original Miles: 1986 Subaru XT
As some of you know, I had a short-lived dalliance with an original owner Subaru XT6. Needless to say, the love affair was short-lived. That said, I still can’t help but notice these unusual cars when they pop up… more»
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Plaid Packmule: 1979 Champion Trans-Van
Let’s see a show of hands for those of you who had a pair of plaid pants the same color as this 1979 Champion Trans-Van. Ha, I thought so, quite a few of you. I don’t know if AMXBrian… more»
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Ram Air 455 Survivor: 1970 Pontiac GTO
You can ask just about anyone you meet about a GTO and they have a story for you about fast the one they saw was, or perhaps even local urban legends of GTO’s being the fastest street cars in… more»
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Right In-Between: 1971 AMC Gremlin
Certainly one of the most unique car shapes of all time was the AMC Gremlin. It’s hard to mistake the profile of this 1971 AMC Gremlin as being anything else. This example is posted on Craigslist, or here on the… more»
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4-Speed For $4,000: 1978 Mercury Monarch
I don’t know if anyone has ever called a 1978 Mercury Monarch a “hot rod”, but this one has a 4-speed manual transmission which at least gives it a tiny step in that direction. This one is found on… more»
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No Reserve Donation! Pontiac Firebird Trans Am WS6
This gorgeous 2000 Pontiac Firebird Formula is a recent donation to a major charitable organization. Therefore, it’s selling at no reserve by one of my favorite sellers on eBay that flips these donation vehicles up for sale. Who would… more»
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Crazy To Pass It Up: 1994 Dodge Viper
The days of unearthing a Shelby Cobra with a bargain price are pretty much gone. The latest dusty barn find Cobra discovery sold at the Gooding Amelia Island Auction this month for a cool $1,045,000. Not exactly pocket change. … more»
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Speaking In Codes: 1965 Ford Mustang
When talking about early Mustangs, the subject of codes invariably comes up. Ford, and many other manufacturers at that time, would affix a data plate to their cars. This plate was stamped with codes that told you how a… more»
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Huge Hauler: 1973 International Travelall
Like the archetypal drawing of a house that a child would do, that’s what I used to think of when I saw a fourth-generation I-H like this 1973 International Travelall. In my old age, I’ve changed 180 degrees on that… more»
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Sweet Oil-Burner: 1984 Mazda B2200 Diesel
I’m going to be known as the small truck guy before too long, if it isn’t already too late. Here’s another little gem, or without too much work it could be a gem. It’s a 1984 Mazda B2200 diesel… more»
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Barn Find ASC McLaren: 1986 Mercury Capri
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»
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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»
