When the 2002 Chevy Camaro SS 35th-Anniversary coupe was introduced, there were some lingering questions about what the muscle car landscape would come to be. Would it disappear entirely? Would it be replaced by Honda Insights with extra battery… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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What’s Old Is New Again? 1991 Nissan Figaro
The Nissan Figaro was one of four Back To The Future Nissan retro limited production cars introduced at the 1989 Tokyo auto show. All four (the other three were the Be-1, Pao and the S-Cargo) were based on a… more»
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As New Dealer Trade: 1984 Chevy Corvette
It’s interesting to see collector cars wind up at modern car dealerships, placed for sale like any other new Malibu or Impala. And, truth be told, this 1984 Corvette has mileage typical of an executive lease or CPO vehicle… more»
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Bigfork Brit: 1970 Morris Minor 1000 Van
Bigfork, Montana is one of the last places on the planet where I would expect to see a 1970 Morris Minor 1000 van, but that’s where this nice little example is located. The seller has it posted on Craigslist… more»
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7,999 Original Miles: 1988 BMW M6
We tend to think there’s no chance time-capsule examples of certain limited production cars can still possibly be hiding out there. Then, something like this 1988 BMW M6 with under 8,000 miles on the clock comes along. For years,… more»
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Amazing Find! 1970 Boss 429 Mustang Survivor
One of the rarest and most sought after muscle cars of all time is the Boss 429 Ford Mustang. So when Charlie Lyons heard from someone who told him that someone had a Boss 429 hidden in a garage,… more»
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All Original! 1954 Nash Ambassador LeMans
A lot of people complain that new cars don’t have any character anymore, they all look the same. The same upward sweep along the sides, the same crease through the door handles, the same colors – or tones. This… more»
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One Family Owned 1978 Corvette Pace Car
I’m not sure if it’s just that I have C3 Corvettes on my mind, but these cars have really been growing on me! This 1978 Pace Car Edition is really tempting, with just 35k miles and the L82 it… more»
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4WD Wedge: 1989 Subaru XT
It’s difficult to chart the projected path of a future classic. I thought I was ahead of the curve when I snagged an original owner 1988 Subaru XT6 a few years ago, only to learn that while appreciated by… more»
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Rust-Free Survivor: 1975 Buick Century
Here’s another crazy find – this is an all-original, rust-free 1975 Buick Century with 26,938 miles on it! This preserved fastback is listed on eBay with bids of just $1,100 as I write this but the reserve isn’t met…. more»
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Survivor L-Type: 1982 Toyota Supra
This 1982 Toyota Supra L-Type has been garage stored since new, yielding the impressive cosmetic condition seen here. The seller contends that despite the average mileage, the Supra remains in exceptional condition with an aftermarket radio the sole deviation… more»
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Sleeper Potential: 1972 Plymouth Duster
I’m sure there will be a few complaints about what I’m going to suggest for this Plymouth Duster. Rather than give this base level car a complete and expensive restoration, I would turn this into a ratty looking sleeper…. more»
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One Family Survivor! 1976 Pontiac Grand Prix
Purchased by the seller’s Grandfather weeks before retiring to Florida, this 1976 Pontiac Grand Prix seems to have enjoyed a life of garage-kept leisure. Thanks to Rocco B. for spotting this ’70s survivor here on craigslist in Detroit, Michigan where $8,900… more»
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Time Warp: 1973 Plymouth Duster
Is it just a coincidence that Pink Floyd’s “Time” was recorded in 1973 as was the song “Time Warp” in the musical-soon-to-be-movie, Rocky Horror Picture Show – the same year that this time warp 1973 Plymouth Duster was made?… more»
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Original Owner Sale: 1996 Pontiac Grand Prix
Although almost totally forgettable as a car, this 1996 Pontiac Grand Prix is likely one of the best ones left if you’ve got a crush on this generation of GM’s mass market sedan. The listing says it’s for sale… more»
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Garage Find with 16K: 1989 Chrysler TC Maserati
The Chrysler TC by Maserati has been written about in great detail on these pages, better known for being a bit of a sales disappointment, that didn’t stop consumers from buying them at full price and eventually watching their… more»
