It’s difficult today to find reasons to get enthused about the vehicles Toyota chooses to sell in the U.S. Looking back at their lineup in 1988 shows a company with a much different focus than they have now, which… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Rare Breezeway: 1964 Mercury Monterey
With summer and even fall coming to an end here in the upper-Midwest, we always miss being able to comfortably have a window or two open in the car. Mercury advertised that if you have a car like this… more»
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32k Original Miles: 1984 VW GTI
If you’re a European car enthusiast, it’s hard to ignore the attraction to the first-generation VW GTI. This car checks a lot of boxes: it was iconic; it was fun to drive; it inspired an entire class of entry-level… more»
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4WD Super Mini: 1989 Subaru Justy RS
Our own Matt Hurst recently showed us a newer and nicer Justy and I’m surprised to see another one in almost the same configuration for sale. This is a 1989 Subaru Justy 4WD 5-speed two-door sedan but this one isn’t fuel-injected… more»
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31k Mile Future Collectible: 1975 Buick Skyhawk
Driving a vehicle 727 miles a year isn’t a heck of a lot unless a person lives in a big city and doesn’t own a car, or they have a rare future collectible and they don’t want to build… more»
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Marilyn Monroe’s 1959 Cadillac Eldorado Seville
While some automotive finds offer an interesting history, this ’59 Eldorado Seville offers an incredible history tied to Marilyn Monroe, Joe Dimaggio, and even George Barris! Joe Dimaggio bought this Caddy for Marilyn Monroe during their marriage. A ’59… more»
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15K Original Miles: 1993 Mazda Miata
Low-mileage Miatas are not unheard of, but given how many were made, it’s surprising not to see more time-capsules like this 15,000-mile example. This beautiful car is nearly perfect, with just one small catch, but nothing that should keep… more»
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Fourth-Gen Gem: 1975 International Travelall
The end was very near when this 1975 International Harvester Travelall came out, it would be the last model year that they would be in production. I grew up seeing these I-H trucks and it’s hard to believe that… more»
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Immaculate Award Winner: 1987 Buick Regal Turbo T
The 1987 Buick Turbo T offered a number of upgrades over the standard Grand National, and the inclusion of a number of aluminum components also helped to boost performance. This nice example is listed for sale here on eBay…. more»
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Brush Truck Survivor: 1974 Chevrolet C/K Pickup
While some of the retired fire and brush trucks we feature can sometimes become old hats, this 1974 Chevy C/K pickup is not one of them. This is grade A, genuine beast, with a gorgeous, low-mileage body accompanied by… more»
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Seller’s First Car: 1979 Pontiac Grand Am
Currently, I’m struggling with the decision to sell my highly-original 1987 BMW 325is, a car that began as a project 10 years ago and has emerged largely restored in the present day. Lots of memories locked up in that… more»
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14,800 Miles: 1983 Pontiac Firebird
This 1983 Pontiac Firebird is shown with just under 15,000 original miles, featuring original paint and body decals. While not exactly a desirable spec in terms of trim and options, there’s still lots to like as an un-messed with… more»
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Immaculate: 1986 Chrysler Laser Turbo
The life-span of the Chrysler Laser was extraordinarily brief. Launched in 1984, by the end of 1986 it was nothing but a memory. After sales in excess of 50,000 cars in both 1984 and ’85, sales of only 36,000… more»
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Just Add Water: 1971 Plymouth Satellite
According to the seller of this 1971 Plymouth Satellite, “If the car is totally washed it will shine like new”. We’d all like to find cars that easy to restore, so let’s take a look at this bright red… more»
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Preserved Diesel: 1981 VW Rabbit
The MK1 VW Rabbit is perhaps one of the few economy cars of the 80s that has survived better than its low-cost construction would otherwise have you believe. The Rabbit seen here is a diesel model with just over… more»
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350 V8 4-Speed: 1976 Chevrolet Nova SS
As a fourth-generation car, and most people would say the last real generation of Nova, this car looks great to me. And, it’s orange! And, it’s an SS! This beauty is a 1976 Chevrolet Nova SS and it’s located in… more»
