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»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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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»
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Long Bed Diesel: 1982 Isuzu P’up DLX
Even though the name of this truck is technically a “Faster”, there really isn’t much that’s fast about it, especially being a diesel. It’s a 1982 Isuzu P’up DLX and it’s desirable for small pickup lovers in that it’s… more»
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Clean Bird: 1984 AMC Eagle Survivor
I have a thing for AMC Eagles. Although very similar to Hornets and Concords, Eagles are really the only AMC product that gets me truly excited. They are well-built cars with a bulletproof engine, complete with their own unique… more»
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Police Caprice: 14,000 Mile 1994 Chevrolet Caprice 9C1
This car evokes one word: Yes. A 1994 Chevrolet Caprice 9C1 police car that never actually saw police service? This is not only a rare find, this is the ideal used police vehicle. Inside and out, this Caprice looks… more»
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Fastback Olds: 1950 Oldsmobile 98 Club Sedan
A friend of mine was browsing craigslist recently, and sent me this 1950 Oldsmobile 98. According to the map, this car is located just outside of Charlotte, North Carolina. I find this really interesting because having grown up in… more»
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It Glitters: 1967 Ford Galaxie Wagon
Rocco B has found us yet another interesting survivor. The seller is calling this a Galaxy but it’s actually a Country Squire. It looks like it’s solid and original except for that “parade float gold” paint and those wheels…. more»
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Power Tour Here I Come: 1978 Cougar XR-7
Every year, my Facebook account is inundated with pictures and stories from the Hot Rod Power Tour group. If you didn’t know, the Hot Rod Power Tour is a seven day, seven city tour featuring more than 6,000 vehicles and over 100,000… more»
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First Year Front Wheel Drive: 1967 Cadillac Eldorado
Eldorados have long been one of the quintessential Cadillacs. Of all the models available throughout the years, regardless of generation, the Eldorado is the car that always stands out to me. Perhaps its the unique style they always seem… more»
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22,000 Mile Estate Find: ’78 Catalina Safari Wagon
Rarely seen compared to its corporate twins from Chevrolet and Buick, this Pontiac Catalina Safari Wagon is a recent find from an estate sale and offered by a dealer in Waterbury, Connecticut. Said to have only 22,000 miles from… more»
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Family Hauler Survivor: 1986 Toyota Van
When I was a kid in the late 1990s/early 2000s, it seemed like these old Toyota vans were everywhere. A neighbor of mine had one sitting in his backyard for most of my childhood, and I always thought it… more»
