Most British motorcycle and car fans and fanatics are like any others, they like to collect their brand no matter what the product is that wears their preferred name. This 1973 Triumph bicycle is cheap entry into the Triumph… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Pete Santini Custom: 1987 Chevy Camaro
The 1980s represented an era in which custom colors and touches knew no bounds. From booming stereo systems to ground effects kits, the customization industry was in rare form and owners of everything from Jettas to Econolines were lining… more»
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Minty Lil’ Hustler: 1980 Datsun 720 Pickup
This impressively clean 1980 Datsun 720 “Lil’ Hustler” truck was sold new in Tennessee and apparently never left. With low miles and a body in seemingly mint condition, this may be one of the nicest 720 pickups available today…. more»
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Garaged From New: 1971 Buick Riviera GS
I can’t help but think of the hit show Mad Men in looking at this gorgeous 1971 Buick Riviera GS. The bucolic background may as well be suburban Westchester in the 1970s, with the premier ad man in town cruising… more»
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10K Mile Last Year Laredo: 1986 Jeep CJ-7
If you’re hunting for a Jeep from the final year of AMC ownership, this low-mileage example could be tempting. The seller points out that this 1986 model was effectively a swan song for the AMC brand, as Chrysler took… more»
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17,000 Miles From New: 1990 Ford Mustang Convertible
The same seller of the minty Toyota Celica ST we just featured also has this 1990 Ford Mustang convertible, wearing similar colors and with equally impressive low mileage. What are the odds they came from the same home or… more»
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Storage Unit Find: 1993 Volkswagen Cabriolet
After graduating from high school, a football buddy of mine went off to college and became a cheerleader for the school’s men’s basketball team. He took a lot of abuse for that. To make matters worse, he then went… more»
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Optional Twin-H Power: 1953 Hudson Super Jet
We often hear that it’s becoming so expensive, sometimes too expensive, to jump into the old car hobby. Cars like this 1953 Hudson Super Jet bring it all back to earth again. This example is posted on Craigslist in… more»
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Highlander’s Great Granddad: 1971 Toyota Corona Wagon
By 1971, Americans were taking the offerings of Toyota pretty seriously due to a growing reputation for quality and reliability. “Made in Japan” became synonymous with low price and durability, especially in cars. This 1971 Toyota Corona Mk II… more»
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Low Mileage and Stock: 1998 Jeep Cherokee
A few years ago, we wouldn’t have even looked twice at an XJ Cherokee. While their reputation for reliability was certainly celebrated, they weren’t considered special. But as the supply of good, clean, low-mileage examples began to dry up,… more»
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Dandy Dusty Barn Find: 1951 Chevrolet Pickup
Said to have been parked in 1969, this 1951 Chevrolet pickup is purportedly a true barn find. With a level of dust that is hard to fake, it appears to have come from decades of storage. Found here on… more»
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Opportunity Knocks: 1966 Ford Mustang Coupe
I blew off a lot of writing time yesterday reading about Jesse and Josh’s adventures with their Mustang coupe. What struck me was how much fun they had and that their actions got another old car back on the… more»
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Texas Cruiser! 1963 Oldsmobile Fiesta Wagon
Call me an amateur but I couldn’t identify this car from the side or rear. Beyond 50 feet I’d have to see the front clip to recognize it as an Oldsmobile, and that rarity leads to great conversations in… more»
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42,000 Miles From New: 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser
While FJ60 Land Cruisers are generally long-lived, they remain somewhat elusive to find in mint condition. This 42,000-mile example is the outlier, somehow living an existence that didn’t see the mileage pile up over time. Strictly a southern vehicle,… more»
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Spirit of America Edition: 1974 Chevrolet Impala
GM was getting into the spirit of America’s 200th birthday a little early when it came out with the 1974 Chevrolet Impala Spirit of America edition. This example is on Craigslist in Havre, Montana with an asking price of… more»
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Never This Nice: 1985 Toyota Supra
If some kids had posters of Michael Jordan on their wall, I would have had something like this absolutely mint Toyota Supra on mine. Growing up in the 80s, sport compact cars were beginning to come into their own… more»
