When I think of South Carolina, it’s hard not to think of Hilton Head. And when I think of Hilton Head, I immediately associate it with a Lincoln Town Car that has four sets of golf clubs in the… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Ready For The Beach? 1992 Jeep Wrangler Renegade
What happens when you take an off road-capable Jeep and send it to an outfit called “American Specialty Cars” for upgrades? Well in 1992 when body kits were all the rage, ASC replaced the stock fender flares with a… more»
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$9,900 Or Offer: 1973 AMC Hornet Sportabout
Pat L. comes through again with this jewel box of a 1973 AMC Hornet Sportabout. Thanks, Pat! This is the nicest one that I’ve seen in a while. It’s located in Orlando, Florida and it’s on Craigslist, or find… more»
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Chicken Coop Find: 1963 BMW R60/2
I recently referenced the famous Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance book with a recent post on a Honda Gold Wing motorcycle. Ironically, this 1963 BMW R60/2 would have been a better fit for such a title as it… more»
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First year Panhead: 1948 Harley Davidson Touring
With an extensive American history, Harley Davidson has offered a wide array of great motorcycles for more than a century. While I adore the very early American motorcycles, there are many great motorcycles from different eras like this first… more»
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Vague Trade: 1970 Ford GT Kit?
I’ve seen the real thing twice. A 1967 perfect example at the Peterson Museum in Los Angeles, and another at the annual Indianola Days car show in Indianola, Washington. It was one of three cars that came. But seeing… more»
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3 Names 3 Countries: 1978 Buick Opel by Isuzu
I know a few people with three names but I can’t think of too many cars with three names, or at least three separate companies in three different countries! This 1978 Buick Opel by Isuzu is listed on eBay… more»
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3,000 Smiles for $3,000: 1985 Honda CRX Si
Some of the most fun times behind a steering wheel can be had with a great handling, small car driven to its limits. There are a lot of contenders for that but one of the top picks for a… more»
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Big Yellow Bonnie: 1965 Pontiac Bonneville
When we look at cars on eBay we dream of finding a nice survivor for a reasonable price that won’t be too expensive to maintain. If this Bonneville that Damien found for us is as nice as the pictures, it… more»
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9,340 Original Miles: 1977 Dodge Aspen Sport Coupe
Many cars leave an emotional footprint (or sometimes a scar!) in our minds from the experiences that we have with them. Often the exterior doesn’t reflect the driving experience and driving each of these machines is a combination of… more»
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Last Of The Fabulous Fins: 1961 Imperial Crown
Wow. I don’t know how else to describe this 1961 Imperial Crown sedan other than just plain wow. The size, the luxury, the fins, the color, the everything. This wow’mobile can be found on Craigslist, or here on the… more»
BF EXCLUSIVE: 1978 Mercedes-Benz 450SL
We just recently featured a pair of R107-series Mercedes-Benz 450SLs, both of which were in need of extensive refurbishment. This gorgeous yellow 1978 example may be a better place to start, with much of the heavy lifting already done,… more»
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War Era Delivery: 1946 Studebaker Step Van
Chevrolet, Ford, and Divco all offered great step vans that we have seen, but what about a Studebaker Step Van? Rather uncommon, but in great shape, this ‘Stude is not currently running, but is certainly a worthwhile project. Described… more»
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Rust Free With Patina: 1983 Dodge B250 Ram Van
I’ve said probably too many times that I’m a sucker for these older Dodge vans, having owned several of them in the 1980s. This 1983 Dodge B250 Ram Van is listed here on eBay with bids of over $2,000 and… more»
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Stock Turbo: 1990 Ford Probe GT
This 1990 Ford Probe GT is in immaculate condition, and is the desirable turbocharged variety. Similar to the Thunderbird Turbo Coupe we just featured, this sport compact Ford is also saddled with an automatic, but perhaps the slushbox spared… more»
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Front Line Survivor: 1943 Dodge WC-56
If you’re looking for a great piece of automotive history from the Greatest Generation, you can’t get much better than the 1943 Dodge WC-56 found here on Craigslist, thanks to reader Matt Williams. Even with battle scars from its… more»
