When the United States began to crack down on bumper laws in the early 1970s, many cars did not wear the new look well. Most manufacturers slapped shock-absorbing bumpers onto pre-existing designs and accommodated for the new space between… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Sweet Sun Valley: 1954 Mercury Monterey
You’ll need a hat on while driving this 1954 Mercury Monterey Sun Valley, unless you: a) have the factory sunshield in place. b) only drive it at night. c) don’t mind getting the top of your skull sunburned, again…. more»
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800 Original Miles: 1995 GMC Top Kick Moving Van
I know what you’re thinking: at first glance of the listing, you notice there’s only one picture. I too was a bit skeptical at first glance, but then I read the advertisement itself, and when I saw the mileage,… more»
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A Little Car that Could: 1936 Opel P4
There were many similarities between the US and European car markets, but some things were very different. For example, there was a strong demand for a cheap, dependable car in both Europe and the US. In Germany, Opel, like Ford… more»
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X’tra Long XL: 1984 Ford F-350 XL
The seller of this 1984 Ford F-350 XL lists it as being 21-feet long. Finally, a vehicle that’s longer than the ’66 Lincoln! I don’t see too many four-door pickups from this era around anymore, and this is a… more»
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Will It Ever Be Worth This Much? 1984 Cadillac Cimarron
I will probably be run out of here on a rail for admitting this, but I have an odd fascination with the Cadillac Cimarron. Yes, I know that it’s the ultimate example of Detroit’s most cynical badge engineering, but… more»
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One Of 1,200 Imported: 1986 Toyota SR5 Turbo
The 1980s were not kind to the automotive hobby in many ways, but it at least broke the door open on manufacturers turbocharging practically everything in search of more power and decent MPGs. Toyota actually piloted a turbocharging initiative… more»
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3,700 Miles from New: 1978 Oldsmobile Cutlass
This 1978 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme has remained in single-family ownership for years, with the original owner passing away after using the car sparingly. His son inherited the Olds and used it for the occasional car show before he, too,… more»
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Floridian Survivor: 1938 Nash Ambassador Six
Florida stored since 1965, this barn find Nash Ambassador Six is delightfully original and ready to drive. Wearing a lovely factory paint, with minimal signs of age, this Ambassador looks to be a great preservation project to take on… more»
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Beautiful B-Body: 1969 Dodge Coronet 440
This is the sort of vehicle that most people dream about finding, sans two extra doors. Being a four-door sedan, most people will pass right on by, and that’s fine, not everyone likes everything, that’s what makes the world… more»
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S’No Tempo: 1991 Mercury Tozaz LS-AWD
Never seen snow! Just kidding, of course, this 1991 Mercury Topaz LS-AWD has made easy work of driving in the snow for the last 26 years. This fancy Tempo is on Craigslist in Tigard, Oregon, just a few miles southwest of… more»
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Trick Transtar: 1970 International CO-4070A
Are you an aggressive tailgater looking for your next daily driver? Do you have a really, really big boat or trailer to haul? If so, this 1970 International CO-4070A could be for you. This is one mean, cool truck!… more»
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Caretaker Needed: 1937 Cord 812
During the chilly month of November in 1935, the country was still in the grips of the Depression. However, the love affair Americans enjoyed with automobiles had not cooled. Inside the New York Auto Show, record crowds struggled to see a… more»
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First-Year Flatnose: 1986 Saab 900 Convertible
Here’s a case of a seller who perhaps doesn’t really know what he has. This is one of just 400 Saab 900 Turbo convertibles built for the 1986 model year, the legendary droptop’s first, and the only year based… more»
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Gold Nugget: 1980 Honda Prelude
This thing is gold, Jerry, gold! This 1980 Honda Prelude is gold in more ways than one, not just in color. This ridiculously nice car is listed on eBay with a ridiculously low bid of just over $1,000! The… more»
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Reasonably Priced? 1956 Cadillac Coupe De Ville
A mostly complete and solid Coupe De Ville for a reasonable price is a difficult car to pass up. Appearing to have either been a parts car or a failed restoration, this De Ville is missing its taillights, and… more»
