Listing this as a motorcycle seems a bit odd since it’s clearly a two-wheeled vehicle with an engine. The trouble is, Powell Manufacturing out of Compton, California, started out making scooters, as far as their vehicle portfolio goes, after… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Bizarro Buick: 1982 Zimmer Baroque
If you’ve been looking for a bizarro-redesigned 1980s Buick Regal, your chance is now, via the ad for this 1982 Zimmer Baroque seen here on ebay. The price is cheap, at just past four grand with Sunday as the… more»
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Iowa Survivor: 1991 Geo Metro LSi Convertible
Arriving at the end of the 1980s, the first-generation Geo Metro replaced the Chevy Sprint, which was available in a very cool (if you’re into tiny, low-powered cars as I am) turbo version, which was missing from the Geo’s… more»
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Sitting For Years: 1977 Yamaha RD400D
Appearing to have been modified, with different exhaust pipes, lower handlebars, and finned heads in an unusual gold color, this 1977 Yamaha RD400D is reported to have been sitting for years and isn’t currently in running condition. It turns… more»
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74k Miles: Unrestored 1963 Buick Riviera
With exactly 40,000 Rivieras built for the 1963 model year and an anecdotally decent survival rate, there’s usually one for sale whenever you’re looking; however, as a guy who spent 20 long years looking for his, I know that… more»
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Same Owner 26 Years: 53K-Mile 1975 AMC Pacer
The seller of this 1975 AMC Pacer says it’s mostly original inside and out, with “mostly original paint” and has had the same owner since 1999. It isn’t a perfect car by any means, but it’s 50 years old… more»
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390 V8 “Woodie”: 1969 Ford Torino Squire
The Country Squire was a full-size station wagon sold by Ford for more than 40 years (1950 to 1991). But, Squire versions of Ford’s compact and mid-size wagons were also available during part of this era, meaning they (too)… more»
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34K Miles? 1972 Chevrolet Corvette LT-1
We cover C3 Corvettes (’68-’82) all the time, so I’m not sure there is much more that can be said about this long-running series. However, the ’70-’72 LT-1 equipped models were something special, and this 1972 subject car, so… more»
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Low Mileage 1975 Mercedes-Benz 230
I once bought a Mercedes-Benz 230, much like this one, but it was a 1969 model. Someone had gone medieval on its dashboard, resulting in a huge hole. I think I paid $500 for it. Not my best Benz… more»
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62K-Mile One-Owner 1998 Toyota 4Runner Limited
Green was such a popular vehicle in the 1990s (not to mention the 1970s), especially for SUVs, it seems like. Ford had its Explorer, which was taking over the market at that time, and it seemed like every other… more»
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454-Equipped: 1977 Excalibur Series III Phaeton
Excalibur developed its reputation by producing cars featuring neoclassic styling that drew heavily on the 1928 Mercedes-Benz SSK. A niche manufacturer of hand-built vehicles, over 3,500 cars rolled out of its factory in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Our feature car is… more»
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33k Original Miles: 1978 Ferrari 308 GTS
While Tom Selleck starred as the titular character in the 1980s TV series, Magnum P.I., many people believe that the true star of the show was the Ferrari 308 GTS that served as his daily driver throughout the show’s… more»
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Baby Ninja: 1982 Kawasaki AR50-A1
This little beast, sometimes referred to as a “Baby Ninja,” is about as rare as it gets here in the U.S., but as we’re reminded quite often, just because something is rare doesn’t make it valuable. I think this… more»
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1965 Rambler Classic 770 Two-Door Hardtop V8
Although a bit shorter, the third-generation Rambler Classic has a strong family resemblance to the Ambassador, other than the front clip, which was unmistakably a Rambler Classic face. And for good reason, they were mostly the same from the… more»
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No Reserve: 1990 Chrysler TC by Maserati
Automotive history demonstrates that while some collaborative efforts are successful, others fail to meet expectations. The Chrysler TC by Maserati is a perfect example of the latter, failing to sell in the expected numbers and costing Chrysler a pretty… more»
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Original Paint: No Reserve 1966 Volvo PV544
Volvo’s PV544 remains a surprise packet. An effective rally weapon upon its release, the PV544 still enjoys a strong reputation in domestic competition nearly six decades after the last examples left the factory. This 1966 model is a survivor… more»
