Quick, name the first front-drive American-made car with a turbocharged engine. If you said the AMC Hornet you’re way off. If you said the Dodge Daytona you’re right! This 1987 Dodge Daytona Turbo Pacifica is posted on Craigslist, or… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Canadian Chevette: 1984 Pontiac Acadian
If a Chevrolet Chevette or even a Pontiac T1000 isn’t unusual enough for you, here’s a Canadian market 1984 Pontiac Acadian Scooter. This one is posted on Craigslist or here on the CL archive in beautiful British Columbia, Canada…. more»
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9,000 Mile Barn Find! 1979 Chevrolet Camaro
This pristine 1979 Chevrolet Camaro is a true barn find. Parked in 1986 after the original owner passed away, it sat on dollies in the barn for thirty years. The car shows just 9,256 miles on the odometer and… more»
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Very First Super Cobra Jet: 1969 Mach 1 Found
This is the stuff the Barn Find dream is made of. The discovery of American Muscle royalty is one thing. But finding the very first of a model – especially the very first 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 with… more»
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In Service Restoration: 1985 Ford Mustang SSP
I doubt you’d refer to this Mustang as a “four-eyes” if you saw it rolling up on you. Referred to as a restoration back to “in-service” specs, this genuine California Highway Patrol 1985 Mustang SSP looks like a survivor… more»
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Radical Racer: 1948 de Coucy Prototype
It may look like an attempt at an Oscar Meyer racer – but this 1948 de Coucy prototype was the result of prolonged wind tunnel testing, a radical new design discipline at the time. This rare, one of a… more»
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7k Mile Survivor: 1970 Road Runner Superbird
It’s the stuff of legends – the 1970 Plymouth Road Runner Superbird, in that unmistakable 1970’s Lime Light Green with only 7,964 miles and never, ever titled because it’s still under dealer plates. So, with a quick PayPal payment… more»
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Near-Perfect King Cab: 1983 Datsun 720 4×4
If the vitality of period body-side graphics are any indication as to the preservation of a vehicle, than this 1983 Datsun / Nissan 720 King Cab pickup looks pretty special. This is the mack-daddy of 720s, a 4WD extended… more»
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February 10 Estate Sale: 9 Classics In Virginia
Watching what happens to a car collection after someone dies and there isn’t interest in it from the heirs has made me reconsider what cars I’m hanging on to. Any of you go through that same process? When I… more»
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Dodge Vantastic! 1969 Xplorer 21
Am I the only one who dreams of selling everything and hitting the open road? I’ve dreamed about that my whole life and I have always wanted to do that in something like this 1969 Xplorer 21. Of course,… more»
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Déjà Vu: 1974 Chevrolet Vega Kammback Estate
A small, two-door, orange, woodgrain-sided, manual-transmission-equipped wagon: what’s not to like? I’m sure you’ll let me know, but until then, check out this sweet 1974 Chevrolet Vega Kammback Estate. This baby is listed here on eBay with an unmet opening… more»
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The Nicest One? 1982 Chevrolet Citation X-11
You knew that this day would come. You just knew it. Whether you dread it or not, the day that a 1982 Chevrolet Citation X-11 is considered a collector car is here. This beautiful example can be found on… more»
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Like New 1987 Buick Grand Nationals Up For Grabs!
Back in April of 2017, I wrote about this pair of like new Buick Grand Nationals that were discovered in the original owner’s garage. At that time, the pair had been listed for sale on Facebook with an asking… more»
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Trophy Catch: 1965 Rambler Marlin
This car falls into somewhat of a restomod or at least customization category rather than an original car, but when you have a rear end like this, who cares! Thanks to Dave Mc for sending in the tip for… more»
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Ford Tech Owned: Time Capsule ’87 Ford Ranger
One of my favorite phenomenons of the car hobby are those completely ordinary vehicles that end up with an owner that preserves it as if it’s the only one of its kind. This 1987 Ford Ranger is, by every… more»
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Compression Test Candidate: 1984 Mercedes 380SEC
As we all know, I’m a sucker for a good Euro car. I’m also a sucker for a cheap car, too, especially if it’s a genuine gray market article. That’s why this 1984 Mercedes-Benz 380SEC is so tempting, wearing… more»
