Buried deep within a listing regarding a car collection sell-off is this: a very low-mileage Toyota Celica GT convertible seemingly in excellent condition. The seller has posted a 1939 Ford Tudor hot rod and a Chevrolet pickup in addition… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Second Chances: 1970 Lincoln Continental Mark III
In 1970, if you drove an Imperial LeBaron, Cadillac Eldorado, or this Lincoln Continental Mark III, you were clearly someone with status. Back then, a luxury car was truly a luxury car, with features and quality reserved for the… more»
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Could Be Nice: 1956 Chevrolet 210 Hardtop
This Chevy looks great in the eBay auction. It is an original car except for a repaint in the 1980s. It runs and drives well but is leaking a bit. There are no pictures provided of the interior and… more»
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Stored Since 1992: 1984 Greenwood Corvette
Greenwood modified Corvettes were all the rage, seemingly, throughout the 1980s, an era in which bodykits were acceptable modifications on everything from a Dodge Colt to a Mercedes 500SEC. This 1984 Corvette would have certainly tempted its first owners… more»
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Texas Reader Find: 1968 AMX Almost Survivor
Thanks to reader Harlan B. for directing us to this cool survivor! This AMX was recently liberated from a shipping container that it’s been in since 1991 in El Paso, Texas. Thankfully, it must have been a dry container,… more»
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Blue Violet: 1978 Datsun 510 Wagon
Here’s a crisp little wagon with a long, confusing set of names. Officially, at least in Canada and the US, it was known as a 1978 Datsun 510 Wagon. It’s located in beautiful, dry, warm (not bitter) Tucson, Arizona… more»
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Cleanly Kept Convertible: 1967 Oldsmobile 98
I have always been into Mopars, but I have a soft spot for 1960s GM convertibles! The bigger the better, and at 18.5 feet long this 1967 Oldsmobile 98 certainly is bigger. The story told by the broker company… more»
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Going To A Funeral: 1980 MGB
1962 was a big year for all things British. Slowly emerging from the horrors of World War II, the British had struggled to regain their former stature in both popular culture and manufacturing. However, 1962 saw the emergence of… more»
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Low Miles, High Price: 1961 Chevrolet Corvair Monza
I love it when a bunch of low-mileage original cars all come out of the woodwork at the same time—and of course I love it even more when they’re Corvairs! Last week, Scotty found a sweet, rust-free ’61 Corvair… more»
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Stock Turbo Model: 1990 Plymouth Laser RS
It’s easy to forget that Chrysler’s dalliance with Mitsubishi stretched well beyond the days of 70s econoboxes and 80s trucks. This Plymouth Laser is a desirable turbocharged example that is equipped with a manual transmission and low miles. To… more»
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Just Donated: 1988 Cadillac Allante
Sellers on eBay that push donated vehicles are among my favorites, mainly because the cars are dirt cheap and it’s amazing to see what passes for donations these days. This 1988 Cadillac Allante looks surprisingly decent for a donation… more»
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1 of 107: 1994 Ford Mustang GT Pace Car Convertible
The 1994 Ford Mustang was a new chapter in the muscle car’s history, with a fresh design combined with the familiarity of Ford’s 5.0 V8. The Indianapolis 500, of course, used the 1994 Mustang Cobra as its official pace… more»
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Developed In Secret: 1969 Mustang Boss 429
Fade In. Scene – Brighton, Michigan on a sunny afternoon. It’s 1969 and we see a handful of engineers, all wearing wire rimmed glasses, starched white shirts and black slacks. Behind is a collection of Ford GT40 MKII’s, as… more»
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First Year Seville: 1956 Cadillac Eldorado
Does anyone ever grow tired of looking at old Cadillacs? I know that I don’t, as I love the styling and engineering in these great American classics. This ’56 Eldorado may potentially be an original paint car, but more… more»
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Arizona Ram: 1990 Dodge Ram D150
Is there such a thing as having too many sub-$2,000 pickups for sale? I think not. Especially when they sound as promising as this 1990 Dodge Ram D150 does. This Ram Tough truck is in Tucson, Arizona where I… more»
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Fins For Days: 1959 Cadillac Deville
Featuring all the luxury, style, and space that you could desire, this low mileage Deville survivor would be a great Christmas gift to someone that has a family to tote around. With a documented 48,000 miles, this Caddy was… more»
