You can almost feel it. You can almost smell it. You can even feel the whoosh as the door to this seventies motorhome opens to the track as a candy apple red and mustard yellow ’57 Devin Special streaks… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Big Red Bonneville: 1977 Pontiac Bonneville Survivor
Low-cost survivors seem to be coming out of the woodwork around here, but that’s only because Pat L. seems to know where to look! Once again, another wonderful submission. This 1977 Pontiac Bonneville only has 83,202 miles on it… more»
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1977 Ford Pinto Station Wagon Survivor
Pat L. always keeps us updated with any Pinto worth having, and this root beer beauty is no exception! Though the wheels clearly aren’t original, most of the rest of the car is. Having covered only 37,000 miles since… more»
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Impossible to Find 5-Speed: ’92 Chevy Lumina Z34
Back in the mid-to-late 90s, it seemed like Luminas and Berettas were everywhere. They were cheap, looked decent and went OK, too. But now, cheap cars like those have drifted down to their fourth of fifth owner who really doesn’t… more»
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Disappearing Act: 1980 Ford Fairmont Futura
Where did all the Fairmonts go? Once FoMoCo’s best selling model, it seems like all the original Fox bodies disappeared about twenty-five years ago. They were reliable, sturdy, economical, over one million were made, and just about the perfect car for anywhere America…. more»
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Recipe For Success: 1963 Dodge Dart 270
The early history of the Dodge Dart is interesting. The model was introduced in 1960 and was already on its third generation by 1963. It had been extensively restyled each year starting as a “small full-size” car in 1960-1961,… more»
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The Living End: 1975 Oldsmobile Omega
Part of the fun of looking at cars online is that you have to use your imagination to guess the story surrounding a vehicle in order to understand its condition and value. You’ll have clues to help, of course:… more»
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Seeing Red: 1987 Audi CS 4000 quattro
Caution: red car alert. There are red car fans and there are those folks who would rather not draw that much attention to themselves. I think of myself in the latter category, but then why do I own so… more»
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The $250,000 1974 AMC Matador Brougham!
If you want this “Holy Grail” 1974 AMC Matador Brougham Coupe right now, you can just hit the buy-it-now button on the eBay listing, pay your $250,000, and fly to Lebanon, Missouri and drive this beauty home! Otherwise, you can… more»
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Motorcycle Truck: 1982 Honda CT50 Motra
MOTRA!!! No, this isn’t some sort of post-nuclear, 1950s radiation-fed monster from a Japanese sci-fi movie, it’s a 1982 Honda CT50 Motra! See, it’s just a nice, friendly Honda, that’s all. Ahh… it’s a Honda. Whew, that was close…. more»
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Professor’s Car: 1980 VW Rabbit Westy
Old, smile-inducing Volkswagens aren’t just aircooled, as this 1980 VW Rabbit diesel shows us. Sure, the Beetles and Buses have a little more in the way of character going for them, but this Rabbit is downright charming. This example… more»
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19K Miles From New: 1985 Honda CRX
Honda CRXs have long been staples of the import scene, desired for their light weight and lithe handling. Unfortunately, their sensitive Japanese sheetmetal and popularity among tuners means they are rarely left stock. This 1985 CRX here on craigslist has… more»
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Slick Sliding Ragtop: 1979 Honda Accord
Out of all the cars that I’ve owned in the last four decades, not one of them has been a Honda. That’s crazy because almost every other make has been represented. Well, come to think of it, I have… more»
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The Nicest One Left? 1969 Plymouth Fury III
There are amazing survivor vehicles out there, and then there is this 1969 Plymouth Fury III with 21,000 original miles! This car is maybe the nicest original fifth-generation Fuselage Fury III left on the planet and it can be… more»
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Own A Piece Of History: 1978 Plymouth Street Kit
If you’re a Richard Petty and NASCAR fan, you may not remember 1978 fondly. It’s the only year that Petty didn’t place in the Winners Circle. So, it might be bittersweet to have one of only 247 1978 Plymouth… more»
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Minty Survivor: 1974 Chevy Vega GT Wagon
Clean Vega’s can often be difficult to find especially in the wagon variety making this ’74 GT Kammback a real jewel. Very clean and original with a stunning appearance, this ready to drive small classic wagon has covered only… more»
