Car companies still make turbos but it seems like there was something about the 1980s that brought them out in droves. It seemed like everyone had a turbo vehicle, even minivans had turbos. But, a Mercury? This 1986 Mercury… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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45,376 Original Miles: 1978 AMC Pacer D/L
Having only been driven an average of 1,134 miles a year over the last four decades, this 1978 AMC D/L Wagon is one original and low-mile car. This mellow yellow fellow is listed on eBay with 60 bids and… more»
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OBS Survivor: 1997 Ford F-350 Diesel 4X4
Among car and truck enthusiasts, there’s always a group that emerges with acronyms and phrases to describe their preferred generation of a particular model. While I’m familiar with this concept among the brands and cars I personally follow, I… more»
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Preserved Palm Beach: 1977 GMC Motorhome
GMC’s classic front-driver motorhome was somewhat of a hit when it was introduced, leading to a long production cycle and a good number still on the road today. They command a following for any number of reasons, including their… more»
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Painted In ’86: 1972 Chevy Vega GT
80s paint jobs and body kits will always catch my attention, and this 1972 Chevy Vega GT checks a lot of boxes. The seller claims it was put into storage shortly after it received this wicked paint job in… more»
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Super Squarebody: 1973 Chevrolet Cheyenne C10
This could be the coolest squarebody out there! It’s a high spec Cheyenne Super/10 short bed. Power is provided by 454 and it’s completely tricked out with period accessories. There are some flaws, but overall the truck’s condition appears to… more»
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Never Seen Salt: 1966 Datsun 1600 Roadster
Datsun 1600s are not necessarily rare, but honest, clean survivors do tend to stand out. This 1966 example is claimed to be an Idaho survivor that never saw road salt, indicating it was fair-weather car only. It comes with… more»
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Cheap Survivor: 31k Mile 1980 Buick Riviera
If you’re looking for a daily driver classic that won’t be expensive to maintain or insure, a front-driver Riviera could be worth a look. Sure, it’s not exotic and driving dynamics were hardly its strong suit, but Barn Finds… more»
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All Original With 287 V8: 1963 Rambler Classic 660
I’m trying to think of the modern equivalent of this 1963 Rambler Classic 660 sedan, any thoughts? This classic Classic is listed on Hemmings with an asking price of $3,900 and it’s located in West Babylon, New York.
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Shipping Container Find: $1.3M in Ferrari Parts
One of my personal fantasies has been to squirrel away rare parts for years and years and let patience be my guide in terms of cashing in later on. Unfortunately, I’ve sold more than I’ve kept, typically to justify… more»
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Enough To Start With: 1973 Chevrolet Camaro
If you are like me, then Camaros are always on your short list of cars to own before you die. The problem is that if Camaro prices keep going up, we will all need to work until we are… more»
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Stars and Stripes: Porsche 914 Package Deal
Building a collection around a theme is certainly one way to make buying decisions easier. This listing for three Porsche 914s is a slice of Americana in a German wrapper, as the cars are red, white and blue. The… more»
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Aerocoupe Survivor: 1986 Pontiac Grand Prix
Pontiac Grand Prix Aerocoupes tend to pop up with decent regularity, despite being a limited production model. I’ve always counted these among the more special of the GM “limited edition” family, as so many of the General’s special variants… more»
Success Story: 1992 Dodge Spirit R/T
While I’m happy that we were able to find a good home for Andrew’s Dodge Spirit R/T, I’m a bit sad that it isn’t being delivered to my driveway! This has to be one of the cleanest Spirit R/Ts… more»
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On/Off-Road Gem: 1975 Yamaha DT250
I should be so lucky to start on the first kick, as the seller says about this 1975 Yamaha DT250. This great-looking bike is listed on eBay with a current bid price of $3,200, and it’s selling to the… more»
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Investor’s Special: 1983 Lotus Esprit Turbo
Growing up, one of my favorite Hot Wheels was a bright red Lotus Esprit. Of course, at the time I had no idea what it was, Lotus wasn’t a well-known car brand in our small Wyoming town. It wasn’t… more»
