Parked on jack stands, and looking a bit weathered, this Ford Tudor is a very solid candidate to revive, especially considering it is a native California car. When the 1950’s came about this Ford received a little hot rod… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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1963 International Scout 80 Camper Deluxe
Scout lovers rejoice, these rare rigs do not come up for sale too often. Thanks to Matt W. for tracking down this 1963 International Scout Camper Deluxe! It can be found on eBay with a buy it now price… more»
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Left Behind In Parking Garage 15 Years Ago!
Imagine opening up a long-abandoned parking garage and discovering eight cars that were left behind. According to an article in the Edinburgh News, these cars were abandoned 15 years ago when the parking garage was closed. The “Autosafe Carpark” opened in 2000… more»
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598,310 Miles! 1983 Toyota Corolla DLX Wagon
We’ve seen cars with low-mileage claims and those usually get their share of jeers. How about a car that looks like it has low miles but has almost 600,000 miles?! This 1983 Toyota Corolla DLX Wagon is that car…. more»
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Original Tires! 5k Mile 1976 Trans Am 455 Four-Speed
Original tires!?! I’ve refurbished cars parked ten or fifteen years with tires that converted into something that’s not rubber. The dry-rotten tires on my buddy’s ’72 Mustang didn’t even grip my inclined driveway. We set the parking brake and… more»
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Fun And Exciting? 1966 Rambler Classic 770 Wagon
Just look at this beauty Pat L. found for us! It is a real survivor. It’s listed on craigslist in Orange County, California with lots of good pictures but not much of a description. The 770 is the top… more»
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Same Owner For 60 Years: 1954 Chevrolet Corvette
Having passed hands once since its original owner, this ’54 Corvette has been with its second owner since 1958. Considered a clean and true original, this C1 is about as nice as they get. With a documented 41,942 miles,… more»
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Original V8 Marlin: 1965 Rambler Marlin
If the 6-cylinder restomod Marlin from the other day wasn’t quite your cup of tea, maybe this nice, original 1965 Rambler Marlin is. This mostly-original version is posted on Craigslist with a $7,000 asking price. It’s located in Jansen,… more»
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Baby Blues: 1962 Oldsmobile Cutlass F85
Once upon a time in the land of smoke and rust, the leaders gazed upon their kingdom of cars and proclaimed, “We should make smaller ones”. At Ford, there arose the Falcon. Chrysler made a Valiant effort. And from the General there sprang first… more»
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Monster Moto: 1975 Kawasaki Z1-B 900
Normally I gravitate towards small motorcycles and oddball scooters, mopeds, and mini bikes, but it’s hard to beat a monster like this 1975 Kawasaki Z1-B 900. These were thee bikes to have back when I was tooling around on… more»
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The World’s Nicest Original 1965 Ford F-100?
I know, that’s a 1966 grille on this 1965 Ford F-100 but other than that and an aftermarket rear bumper this truck is all-original, according to the seller. It’s listed on the Classic Car Auction Group site and it… more»
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33,187 Mile One-Owner 1960 Rambler Six Super!
This color isn’t actually called pink, it’s Festival Rose. Hmm.. I don’t know if that’s any better for those of you who shy away from pink cars. In any case, this car is worth a look. It’s a 1960… more»
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1969 GMC C1500 Survivor
GM trucks have been a staple of American society for as long as there have been trucks. The second generation of the C/K series trucks are some of the most iconic GM trucks ever built, and have only recently… more»
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Factory Fire 4×4: 1965 International Scout
What a unique vehicle this 1965 International Scout is. It’s also unique in the nice condition that it appears to be in compared to a lot of Scouts that we’ve seen recently. This one is listed on eBay in Old Lyme,… more»
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Grandma-Owned: 1987 Dodge Daytona Turbo Pacifica
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»
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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»
