After having my first child last year, I’ve quickly realized my daily driver sedan is not long for this world. Man, you haul a lot of stuff with kids in tow. I’m not inclined to adding one more CUV to… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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One Owner K5 Twin: 1984 GMC Jimmy
We see the Chevy K5 Blazer an awful lot around here, but its corporate sibling under the GMC flag is less frequently spotted. This nicely preserved 1984 GMC Jimmy isn’t perfect and is far from original, but that just… more»
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The Australian Edsel: 1974 Leyland P76 Super V8
Timing can be everything, and Ford learned this lesson with the Edsel. In spite of serious market research, the Edsel was the wrong car in the wrong place at the wrong time, it suffered from quality control issues, and… more»
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Solid California Car: 1973 Datsun 240Z
This 1973 Datsun 240Z is a stunning survivor-grade car with 93,000 miles and an extensive history out of California. These early Z cars are continuing to accelerate in value, and the seller has put this one up for sale… more»
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5 Mile Intimidator: 2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS
The Chevrolet Monte Carlo took a rest from 1989 to 1994. When it came back as a 1995 model, it was a front wheel drive car very similar to the Lumina 4 door. A new generation in 2000 brought… more»
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Original Paint: 1974 Mazda B1600
Sometimes, second best is all a person can ask for or hope for. This 1974 Mazda B1600 pickup isn’t a rotary-powered (REPU) truck which by all accounts would be the best and rarest Mazda pickup that a person can… more»
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Forestry Duty: 1978 Ford F700
When it comes to accessorizing vintage 4x4s, I’ve been known to be distracted by a cool brush guard. I even went so far as to buy one of eBay in Australia for my HiAce; technically, that was considered a… more»
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Stored for 20 Years: 1972 Ford Ranchero 500
Having been in storage for more than 20 years, the grandson of the owner recently removed this 1972 Ranchero from its resting place, got it mobile again, and is now ready to sell it. You will find it listed… more»
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Safari Beige Survivor: 1980 BMW 320i
This clean 1980 BMW 320i is a car near and dear to my heart, as I have a Euro-spec E21 in the garage. Now, this car and mine share very little in the way of personality, but that doesn’t… more»
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Rare Fashion Model: 1991 Volkswagen Cabriolet
By the time 1991 rolled around, the Volkswagen Golf had been sold in the US for 16 straight years. Known in the USA as the Rabbit during its first decade, they always enjoyed hopping sales (in my college days,… more»
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Performance Bargain: 1990 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1
Trolling through used-car classifieds long enough will make a cynic out of just about anyone, so I’m sure many of us will have a hard time taking this one at face value, but if it is what it says—boy,… more»
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Drop Top Dropped: 1973 Ford Mustang
The year 1973 would be the last year for the increasingly larger Mustang body, as it would also be the last year for the Mustang convertible. . . for a while. Along with the Mercury Cougar, they would be… more»
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13,000 Original Miles: 1989 Ford Mustang GT Coupe
I confess that I really like the Fox-body Mustang, and this one appears to be a beauty. It has traveled a claimed 13,000 miles and is about as clean as you could find. You will find it listed for… more»
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41K Miles! 1986 Chevrolet Camaro IROC Z28
When I was a teenager, a friend of a friend had a late 80’s IROC-Z. Even though it had a fairly low-powered Tuned Port Injected small block, the car seemed really fast. This 1986 Camaro IROC-Z is said to… more»
Rally Sport Survivor: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro
This 1967 Camaro Rally Sport is listed for sale at a buy it now price of $23,500. Currently, the bid price is at $12,322.22 with the reserve not yet met. Mileage is listed as 32,512 original miles. The car… more»
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Measuring Interest: 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1
Brace yourselves: we have a seller that’s looking for offers in order to “measure the interest” in this barn find 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1. These types of listings grind my gears, as there’s no shortage of pricing guides… more»
