What can be said about applique wood paneling other than it either makes you sick, or in some strange way you actually find it to be really cool. I am one of the latter, and absolutely love the appearance… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Cheap Survivor: 1970 Olds F85 Cutlass
It is amazing to me that cars of this caliber are offered for such a reasonable price, and yet they get little attention. By no means perfect, but beautiful, and in original condition, this Oldsmobile was owned and driven… more»
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Rare Non-Diesel: 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280E
One of the things that’s made the W123 series of mid-size Mercedes sedans, coupes, and wagons legendary is their longevity, so they’re still a pretty common sight more than 30 years after production ended, at least here in California…. more»
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What A Nose! 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Survivor
This is either the most flattering or least flattering angle for this 1977 Cutlass, depending on how you look at it! With only 15,000 miles on the odometer, this might be the cleanest example on the market. From this… more»
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Affordable Fins: 1961 Chrysler Newport
Early 1960’s styling on Mopars can be described in many ways, but no matter your opinion, their styling was interesting none the less. Featuring cool styling, two doors, two big fins, and a V8, this classic Mopar is a… more»
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GT 5 Speed With 17K Miles: 1989 Chevy Beretta
The Chevy Beretta has long been captured in a debate about its merits; was it ever a formidable import fighter? Could the GTUs and GTZs offer a cheap alternative to a BMW M3? Who knows (probably not), but if… more»
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First One Built: 1985 Oldsmobile Calais
The phenomenon of the number one car off the assembly line is an interesting one. Does it add value? Sure, if it’s the right car, like a limited production Shelby or Porsche 911. But for everything else, does it… more»
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1,400 Miles From New: 1976 MGB
In times long past, British car manufacturers had a presence in the United States. While they never challenged Detroit for dominance of the market, they did a good job of filling niches in the market that Detroit likely found… more»
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1981 BMW M1 – 8,000 original miles
Though not found in a barn, this 1981 BMW M1 (one of 430) has been stored somewhere (perhaps in a barn) most of its life and accumulated fewer than 8,000 original miles on its original tires! It also comes… more»
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The Cars from Hershey AACA Fall Swap Meet 2017
In the first installment of the AACA Fall Swap Meet, I covered some of my favorite items from the “flea market.” As Hershey winds down, more cars seem to trickle in, and on my last day there quite a… more»
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The Art of the Humblebrag: 1984 Peugeot 505 STI
This ’84 Peugeot is an interesting car in its own right, but mostly I’m just amused by this ad. Specifying that the owner would “prefer to sell to [a] French car enthusiast,” the photos go to great pains to… more»
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Supercharged Garage Find Uncovered
Stashed away in this garage is a supercharged survivor that has been hidden away for a number of years. The seller doesn’t say just how long it sat in here under this car cover, but based on all the… more»
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Survivor ‘Bird: 1989 Pontiac Firebird Formula WS6
The Firebird name was associated with muscle and Molly Hatchet for almost all generations, and the nameplate carried on into 2002 at which point the Firebird was no more. While first, second, and fourth generation Firebirds are not uncommon… more»
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Big Fish in a Quirky Pond: 1966 AMC Marlin
The American Motors Corporation is largely remembered today for its (ahem) quirkier products—think Pacer, Gremlin, AMX, and Eagle—and while they tend to have a somewhat dorky reputation, each of these cars contained some ingenuity in their design, showing what a… more»
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Seldom Seen: 36,000 Mile 1980 Camaro Z28
While Camaros of this era aren’t uncommon, they aren’t usually this nice and original! Though this Z28 isn’t showroom quality, it certainly is in the best condition expected considering age and the minor use it has seen. Though 36,000… more»
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Rare Rig: 1937 Studebaker J5 Coupe Express
This is what you get when you cross a Dictator and a pickup. It’s not the first sedan-based pickup, but it was introduced years before the Hudson Pickup, the El Camino and other car-based trucks. They didn’t sell well and… more»
