Compound Vortex Controlled Combustion would have been a heck of a badge on the grille of this 1978 Honda Civic. Instead, the company wisely made it a simple to remember CVCC; that rolls off of the tongue much easier…. more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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V12 Sturzkampfflugzeug! 1988 Alpina B12
It’s hard to beat German for certain words, especially when it comes to barking orders or naming machines. Neither BMW nor Alpina christened this 1988 Alpina B12 Der Sturzkampfflugzeug (The Dive Bomber) but it seems an apt description for… more»
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Just 7,313 Miles? 1971 Mustang Mach 1
When I first saw this Mustang’s $42,610 asking price, I was a rather curious as to why the asking is so high. While this barn find Mach 1 looks to be in nice shape, it doesn’t look like a… more»
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Fetching Barn Find: 1950 Simca Cabriolet
I’m drawn to two types of cars. Those best described with words like “muscular” or “brawny”, and those that “adorable”, or “fetching” best fit. This 1950 Simca 8 cabriolet barn find, found here on eBay, might just be the… more»
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Pandora’s Big Block: 1971 Chevrolet Corvette
A car can be viewed in a few different ways. For some of us we can see a place in time or a cherished memory when looking at, or driving a classic car. For a few unfortunate people, a… more»
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Will Trade For Chevy Truck: 1986 Porsche 944
Back in the 1980s I never thought that a Porsche, any Porsche, especially a brand new design that would surely have to be the hottest car that they’ve ever made, would be affordable. Or, affordable to buy, I should… more»
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Only 171 Ever Made: 1967 Sabra Roadster
What do you get when your design recipe is a heaping helping of Triumph, a smidge of Jaguar, a pinch of Alfa Romeo, and a sprinkling of Aston Martin? Found here on eBay, you get the 1967 Sabra, created… more»
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One Owner Woody: 1968 Ford Country Squire
This classic wagon is said to be a true one owner barn find. 1968 was part of the fifth generation of Ford Country Squires and were the last of the “sporty” wagons. The cars of the next twenty years… more»
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Father Of The King: 1966 Dodge Coronet
Think of your favorite movie star. Or the singer you have the most albums from (ok, referencing vinyl either makes me a hipster, or just plain old. I’ll let you decide). Now, think of that person’s parents. Not something… more»
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Cool Camper: 1977 International Scout II Terra
It’s hard to categorize this 1977 International Scout II Terra: is it a truck? Yes. Is it a camper? Yes. Is it a 4×4? Yes, is it cool? YES! This cool camper can be found on Craigslist in the… more»
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Second-Gen Sweetheart: 1980 Toyota Celica
What a sweetheart! It may not be the most exciting—output is just 96 horsepower and it’s even an automatic, for crying out loud—but this ’80 Celica liftback is stunningly original, with just 32,000 miles showing. Add to that the… more»
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Measure Carefully: 1970 Cadillac Eldorado
The thoughtful seller of this lovely but looooong 1970 Cadillac Eldorado included all of its major external dimensions in their ad. If your new year’s resolution is to trim inches this year, this may not be the car for… more»
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Superb Sportabout: 1976 AMC Hornet Wagon
I was just barely a teenager in 1976 and a 1976 AMC Hornet Sportabout Wagon would have probably been the furthest thing from my mind, and the lowest vehicle on my wish list. Now, things are different, I’m about… more»
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Inching Toward Collectibility: 1982 Buick Century Limited
Incredible as it may be to believe, as the calendar marches into a new year General Motors’ first front-wheel drive A-bodies are now 36 years old. That puts us that much closer to the day when these once-ubiquitous American… more»
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Striped Cordoba: 1977 Dodge Charger Daytona
The mid-late-1970s isn’t everyone’s idea of nirvana as far as muscle cars go. Or, just cars, in general. This 1977 Dodge Charger Daytona is one great-looking car, at least condition-wise. Whether a person likes this era of Charger (or… more»
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Turn Key Dream Survivor: 1958 Buick Special
Finding a completely original untouched survivor is a dream come true for many of us, but many of those untouched cars aren’t the exact dream we were hoping for. Frozen rings, pistons, and other various issues can arise upon… more»
