Feel like a road trip? You’ll have to visit British Columbia to buy this 1979 Lincoln Continental Town Car listed here on craigslist in Vancouver, British Columbia. Upon arrival in the City of Glass, you’ll shake hands with the original… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Four Door Survivor: 1973 Ford LTD
Every type of car has its niche, and enormous ’70s American sedans are no exception. Big, squishy American luxury sedans make for some of the best cruising vehicles if you’re looking to go out with a group of your… more»
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Lean and Clean: 1979 Mazda RX-7
Most people know that Mazda didn’t invent the rotary engine, and most people know that they weren’t the first company to put them in a production vehicle. But, most of us automatically connect those two dots whenever anyone says… more»
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Return on Investment: 1988 Toyota MR2
In the eighties and nineties, affordable sports cars were being produced by most manufacturers. Cars such as the Scirocco, Fiero, Capri convertible, EXP, MR2, CRX, and the Miata were all products of this time period. While many of them… more»
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Seventy Seven And Original: 1940 Chrysler Royal 4 Door
Cars were evolving rapidly as improvements were invented and developed. Often, cars were not only restyled every year or two, they were often completely redesigned. Although the Royal was Chrysler’s entry level car, it was completely redesigned about every 2 years…. more»
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Short Commute: 27K Mile ’82 Datsun Pickup
This Datsun 720 pickup is a low-mileage survivor with under 30,000 original miles. Said to have resided in the care of a longtime owner with a short commute, the 720 is a bare-bones rear wheel drive model with a… more»
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Making the Cut: 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix
Here’s a 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix J that’s being advertised as half off. It looks pretty intact to me, so maybe which half is up to the buyer. I’ll be here all week! All jokes aside, this personal luxury… more»
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One Owner: 1975 Jeep Cherokee Sport
This unrestored and largely original 1975 Jeep Cherokee Sport (with its distinctive “Indian Blanket” striping) can be yours if you are the high bidder here on eBay. Not only that, but the auction is with no reserve, but with a… more»
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Daily Driver: 1968 Dart GTS in Manhattan
There’s just something about old Chrysler products that gets me, and I don’t know what it is. As a lifelong Mopar guy, there has always been something that drew me to them specifically. Maybe it is because all of… more»
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Restore or Preserve? 1967 Oldsmobile Delmont 88 Convertible
About ten years ago, my dad was driving around in Perkasie, PA, when he spotted a 1960s convertible for sale. When he stopped to look at the car, he discovered it was a 1967 Oldsmobile Delmont 88 convertible for… more»
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8k Mile 1974 Pontiac Firebird Formula Update
What possesses a person to drive a car or truck very little? Is it the fear of wrecking the car? Or the fear of the car depreciating in value? Was there some sort of event that influenced the vehicle’s low… more»
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Lightning Rods: 1983 Hurst/Olds 15th Anniversary
I’ve always thought that GM’s G-bodies from the late 1970s and 1980s were cool, especially in coupe form. When you throw in a couple of special features and some muscle car magic, these cars become more appealing. Though this Hurst/Olds… more»
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Clean Cruiser: 1991 Ford Crown Victoria Survivor
There is nothing I love more than a beautiful classic car that has been lovingly restored, modified, or has survived the test of time. I am more than partial to ’60s and ’70s American muscle cars, and always will… more»
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Mystery Engine: 1974 Chevrolet Vega GT Barn Find
Reader Rocco B. sent us this 1974 Vega, and while the engine in this car is not exactly a mystery, it is a mystery to the person selling the car. To quote, “I never opened the hood so… more»
Respect Your Elders: 1980 BMW 528i
I’m a little indignant on behalf of this poor 1980 BMW 528i. It’s been thrown to the craigslist wolves because “it’s just not an M car.” As the bumper stickers (usually on not-that-old 3-series) say, respect your elders, sir… more»
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One-Owner Drop Top: 1973 Buick Centurion
What a rear! It’s no secret that I love big American cars, but I’ll show my incompetence in the GM department by saying I did not previously know about Centurions! They were the Wildcat’s direct replacement, and at first… more»
