As much as I love me some curvy cars, there’s just something about 1970s and 1980s boxy designs that gets to me. This one is a classic three-box design if there ever was one. It’s a 1980 fiat Brava,… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Last of the Giants: 1992 Airstream 350LE
A design as familiar as an Airstream motor home can leave you convinced every model you see is a vintage example, with its origins traced back to the late 70s to mid-80s. Consider us surprised to learn that this… more»
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Virgin GT-S: 1990 Toyota Corolla
Japanese classics built for enthusiastic driving are some of the harder cars to find as worthwhile projects. That’s why we did a double-take when scoping out this 1990 Toyota Corolla GT-S here on craigslist, a car that is commonly abused… more»
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1991 Ford F-250 With 22k Original Miles!
There is something strangely appealing with a truck like this Ford F-250. Ford didn’t change much to the basic design of their mid-sized truck line, they simply improved the mechanical systems and updated the interiors. This 1991 looks much… more»
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High Country Special: 1968 Ford Mustang
If you thought special editions and dealer dress-up was something new, you’d be mistaken. When Ford was rolling out the California Special Mustangs, complete with Shelby-look bodywork and other trim enhancements, it took the same recipe and called it… more»
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25K Mile Survivor: 1987 Chevy C/K Scottsdale
The Scottsdale line of Chevy pickups is instantly recognizable as being one of the most popular and long-serving trucks on the roads. Handsome, if not slightly conservative, the design still looks good today. Unfortunately, finding one that hasn’t been… more»
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Classics at the Boatyard: Boat Museum Auction
You might expect an organization with the word “boat” in its name might to be focused on – well, boats. But given boat owners share the same affliction as hobby car owners (they might even be nuttier than us),… more»
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24,400 Miles: 1977 Ford Granada Ghia
“Quality is Job 1” had a different meaning in the 1970s and early-80s than it does today. As imported vehicles started finding more homes with US consumers, American car companies like Ford started getting serious again. They had a… more»
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East Bound and Down: 1981 Kenworth W-900A
If a riding mower won’t work for your next daily driver, maybe this 1981 Kenworth W-900A will! This is one nice-looking rig, and by rig of course I mean actual rig, like big rig, as in the one Snowman type… more»
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Rusty Driver: 1979 International Scout II
This rugged project/driver is a 1979 International Harvester Scout II. It looks pretty good upon first glance but there will be some work to do here, lots of work, structural work on rust issues underneath. The rust that you… more»
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Drag Racing Champ: 1932 Ford Coupe
When it comes to motorsports history, the early days of drag racing are perhaps some of the most significant. With little to go on other than sheer ingenuity and rudimentary mechanics, exceedingly simple cars were built to go impressively… more»
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Tow Ready Classic: 1972 Ford F-250 Camper Special
These classic Ford trucks have great looks, but this Camper Special has more than meets the eye. Factory optioned for towing a camper of your choice, the seller says you can “drive to China and back” in this old Ford…. more»
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Dodging Electrons: 1980 Dodge/Jet Electrica 007
This one is recognizable as a Dodge Omni 024 or a Plymouth Horizon TC3, but it’s actually a 1980 Jet Electrica 007! Dang, that’s a cool name, at least until most people find out that it’s a battery-powered conversion… more»
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Dueling Campers: Chalet & Casa Grande
Take off your shoes, get up on the porch, and grab your banjo, these dueling campers are a 1976 Chevrolet Blazer Chalet and a 1977 GMC Jimmy Casa Grande. The Blazer Chalet is on eBay in Olive Hill, Kentucky with… more»
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Black Plate Birdy: 1965 Ford Falcon Squire
Purchased from an 80 year old man last year, it is clear this seller struck the Ford Falcon jackpot. This Falcon Squire is very clean, and is believed to be a true survivor. Having lived in a car port… more»
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Triple Threat: 1966 Pontiac Catalina Convertible
For 1966, Pontiac gave the Catalina a minor facelift and supposedly they dropped the 389 Tri-Power option. Well, this 1966 Pontiac Catalina Convertible has a 389 V8 with three two-barrel carburetors, so either it got built just under the wire… more»
