Before anyone says it: yes Toyotas can be classics! FJ40s and pickups are highly sought after and hold their value, much like most other Toyota products. Toyota has a long history of making reliable and affordable cars and trucks,… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Grandma’s Car? 1979 Chevrolet Malibu Classic
At first glance, this 1979 Malibu looks like the typical relic of days gone by. To most people driving past, this is just grandma’s old brown Malibu pulled from the pasture it was put out to after she stopped… more»
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Rarely This Nice: 1991 Ford Aerostar 4WD
Workhorses are vital to any gearhead’s personal fleet, a vehicle that can be relied upon when the other more finicky projects are under the knife. The Ford Aerostar is an excellent example of such a vehicle, but they rarely… more»
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Nite Edition: 1991 Ford Bronco
Not much time remains on this limited-edition Ford Bronco Nite edition, listed with a clean bill of health by the seller and with the reserve unmet. These were strictly cosmetic in nature, but the Nite editions are so rarely… more»
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Six Cylinder Survivor: 1967 Chevrolet Nova
While you could option the compact Chevy Nova with a high powered V8 to make it a muscle car, most were optioned with the thrifty inline six. Of course, as factory built muscle cars started going up in value… more»
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Lovely Survivor: 1959 Borgward Isabella
Here’s a car many have never seen and few would regret. Very few were imported, so they were not common, even in 1959. Compared to American cars of the time they were quite small but they were larger than… more»
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Unrestored 16 Valve: 1991 VW GTI
The seller of an untouched Volkswagen GTI 16 Valve claims to have driven the car for less than 100 miles after searching for two years for one. That’s a strange way to enjoy a car you’ve longed for, so… more»
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All Original First-Gen: 1981 Toyota Celica Supra
Here’s another one of those cars that were once so common—at least in southern California, where I grew up—that it was easy to overlook their significance, but have now all but disappeared. This 1981 Toyota Celica Supra represents the… more»
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Furyous Commercial: 1977 Plymouth Fury Sport
Meet Flo, a light blue 1977 Plymouth Fury Sport. A two-owner car, the current owner has enjoyed this Fury since 2015 and is looking to sell it in lieu of something more fuel efficient. Pat L. sent this one… more»
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Seller’s Day Off: 2K-Mile 1985 Chevrolet Corvette
Hey, it’s Labor Day! I hope those of you reading in the U.S. are doing so while remembering and honoring the contributions of workers throughout our country’s history—while enjoying a little respite from your own work. You know who… more»
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Labor, Schmabor: 1984 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit
Where’s Driver today? What, a holiday? Oh, bother. Labor Day? Ridiculous! All the labor I do, creating jobs and trickling down and what have you, and now I have to drive myself? Oh well, let’s do pop out and pick up… more»
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Hashtag Ready: 1965 Dodge Dart 270 Wagon
Maybe it’s just because my weekend included a beat-the-heat trip to the movies to see the unsettling social media satire Ingrid Goes West, but something about the filter-perfect photos in the ad for this ’65 Dodge Dart 270 wagon is… more»
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Mighty Survivor: 1983 Mitsubishi Mighty Max
Wow! Vehicles like this Mighty Max are the definition of time-machine. Looking at the photos of this beautiful Mitsubishi are sure to transport you back to 1983! The graphics, roll bar, brush guard, and lights are a sure sign… more»
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X Marks the Spot: 1974 AMC Matador X Coupe
A few days ago, we featured a 1976 AMC Matador coupe; several of the comments went along the lines of, “Wake me up when you find a Matador X.” Time to wipe the sleep from your eyes! Intrepid reader… more»
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Your High School Sweetheart: 1986 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z
As we get older, it is natural to reflect on missed opportunities and wonder about the direction our lives might have taken if we took a different fork in the road. For automobile enthusiasts, most of us are drawn… more»
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Mini-Ferrari: 1977 Chevrolet Monza 2+2
By sheer coincidence, reader and Barn Finder extraordinaire Rocco B. sent us this sharp, 42,000-mile 1977 Chevrolet Monza 2+2 as I had the July, 1972 issue of Road & Track sitting on my desk with the Ferrari 365 GTC/4 on the… more»
