This Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe has under 10,000 original miles and is said to belong to a woman in her 80s. It appears to be a part of a larger collection, which makes us wonder what else will be… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Deuce And A Quarter: 1965 Buick Electra 225
Big V8-powered luxury cars were a specialty of American car makers and the 1960s stand out for me as being an era of crisp, big-but-not-overly-bloated cars with plenty of power before regulations and gas crisis after gas crisis hit… more»
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S Package Survivor: 1983 Honda Civic
When gas mileage was king but the Big 3 were still cranking seriously heavy iron, Honda surveyed the situation and gave the people a reason to enjoy being thrifty: the 1983 Honda Civic “S” package, like this example seen… more»
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4WD Time Capsule: 1989 Toyota HiAce Fire Truck
Although I do love my HiAce project, it’s tough to not stare longingly at some of the later versions that are popping up for sale with increased regularity. Thanks to the relaxed importation laws, vehicles meeting the 25 year… more»
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6,288 Original Miles: 1980 Chevy Camaro Berlinetta
While a low-mileage Z28 is the car collectors pine to find, this 1980 Berlinetta with just 6,288 original miles may be a close second. Said to have come out of long-term storage a few years ago, the Camaro remains… more»
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The Nicest One Left? 1983 Eagle SX/4
Sometimes the most we can ask for is to find a car that we love that has 95% of the features that we want. I have found maybe a shop teacher’s handful of cars over the last 40 years… more»
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GTO Tribute Starter Kit: 1974 Pontiac Ventura
1974 was when Pontiac moved the GTO from the LeMans to the Ventura and those one-year GTOs are hard to tell from the non-GTO cars, like this 1974 Pontiac Ventura. This example can be found on Craigslist, or here… more»
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Never This Nice: 1988 Suzuki Samurai
It seems the Suzuki Samurai is moving upmarket. Once considered disposable, preserved specimens like this one are popping up with greater regularity, seemingly responding to the demand for high-quality examples that haven’t been left for dead in a canyon… more»
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When Only Speed Mattered: 1965 Plymouth Belvedere
It must have been rough to be a cop back in the 1960s. Street racing had become the second national pastime, and nearly everyone partaking of that pastime had more horsepower under the hood than your standard police car. … more»
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Airport Super Shuttle: Mercedes 450SEL 6.9 Limousine
The 6.9L V8-equipped Mercedes-Benz sedans are among the most desirable factory hot rods ever built. Though they are maintenance hogs, one that runs well is a hoot to drive and a nicely appreciating investment. What we see even more… more»
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39,000 Mile All Original 1979 Chrysler Cordoba
The white shoes and white belt phase was winding down by the time that this 1979 Chrysler Cordoba was sold, but I can’t help but think of myself standing beside it with a set of white patent leather shoes… more»
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Cool Camper: 1987 Provan Tiger GT Astro 4×4
4×4 campers have always intrigued me, almost being raised in the back of a pickup camper. We spent every weekend somewhere else, fishing, hiking, and generally getting out of the city; even though the city wasn’t much bigger than… more»
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Nifty Fifty: 1976 Datsun B-210
50 MPG is a pretty big deal even in these days of relatively inexpensive gas prices here in the US. This 1976 Datsun B-210 can be found on Craigslist, or here on the CL archive, in Stayton, Oregon, around… more»
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Baby Blue: 1959 VESPA 400 Micro Car
Look what reader Michael found here on craigslist. From the folks at Piaggio who have provided us with Vespa scooters since 1946 comes this cute little “almost a car.” If you’ve always wanted a car with suicide doors, here is your… more»
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Bring $115,000 Cash: 1968 Shelby GT500
If you’ve been searching and searching for a nice daily driver and you’ve recently won the lottery, this 1968 Shelby GT500 may be for you. This crisp, clean, lean mean machine can be found on Craigslist, or here on… more»
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4-Speed Survivor: 1971 Chevrolet Corvette LT1
As the ’60’s came to end and the ’70s kicked off, things were growing difficult for American car manufactures. Between the growing concerns over emissions, the fuel crisis and the demand for safer cars, it was getting difficult to build… more»
