There’s nothing special about the sixth generation Thunderbirds, but this one listed on craigslist looks like a really nice original car. The $6,900 asking price might seem kind of high, but the average sale price is listed at $7,100 and this… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Only Way to Travel: 1977 GMC Motorhome
In the late 70s, the annual holiday Hess truck was a replica of this fantastic GMC motorhome. It was easily my favorite of the trucks my brother and I collected, not only for the blinking lights and fully-equipped interior, but… more»
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1 Of 10 Bicentennial Wonder! 1976 Chevrolet Bonanza
I remember the US Bicentennial as an explosion of red, white and blue everywhere for an entire year. Evidently, Chevrolet got into the act with 500 Spirit of 76 trucks, and only 10 of them were Bonanza models (according… more»
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6 Years Quiet: 1967 Ford Galaxie
Here’s a 390 V8 equipped, “rust free” (quoting the seller) 1967 Ford Galaxie that could be a real bargain. It’s still wearing it’s original paint, carpet and upholstery and even has its original wheel covers (quite a feat, as this particular… more»
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Made in St. Paul, MN: 1942 Ford M20 6×6
One of my favorite George Carlin skits is where he says, “Have you ever noticed that anybody driving slower than you is an idiot, and anyone going faster than you is a maniac?” You won’t have to worry about… more»
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Big, Bad, Bumpers: 1988 Subaru Loyale GL 4WD
This big-bumpered, blue-hued 4×4 is a 1988 Subaru GL 4WD Hatchback and it’s in fantastic condition for being almost 30 years old. We’ve all seen cars from this manufacturer being more rusted than not and this isn’t one of those…. more»
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Red Drop Top: 1965 Corvair Convertible
What was a pretty thing like this Corvair doing in a place like that garage for 39 years, sleeping with the lawnmower? Why did someone stop driving this car? It’s listed on craigslist for $5,700 in eastern Pennsylvania between… more»
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1977 Chrysler New Yorker: Talk Of The Town!
After listening to Jack Jones warble on about the 1977 New Yorker being the “Talk of The Town” while I was researching this car, I started looking even closer at this apparent survivor for flaws–and could find very few…. more»
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Adventure In Style: 1961 Desoto Adventurer
Hernando De Soto never went out on an adventure in anything nearly as stylish as this 1961 Desoto Adventurer. Equipped with large fins, an interesting yet intimidating front end, and 2 doors, this car is an adventure all of its… more»
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Desert Dart: 1963 Dodge Dart GT
For their newly-designed smaller car in 1963, Dodge dropped the Lancer name and went with Dart. This is a 1963 Dodge Dart GT and it’s listed on eBay with quite a few bids, bringing the bid total up to over $2,000… more»
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$3,500 Solaire: 1981 Honda Prelude Convertible
As they say, when the top goes down, the price goes up. That may or may not be true with this inexpensive ragtop. This is a 1981 Honda Prelude Convertible made by a company called Solaire. This unusual and rare… more»
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3,800 Miles: 1979 BMW 733i 5-Speed
For a few months, I was hot on buying an old-school 7-Series. I even looked at a decent 1986 L7 up in New Hampshire, that I thankfully did not buy. Still, like an unrequited love, I can’t help but… more»
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The Missus’ Quiet Muscle: Survivor 1967 Camaro
According to the seller of this 1967 Chevy Camaro, this is a one in a million find. I suppose there’s some truth to that, considering the level of equipment and preservation at play. Do you agree? This Camaro was… more»
EXCLUSIVE: 1973 Firebird Esprit Basement Find
This second generation Firebird might not seem all that special as far as muscle cars go, but it is a rust free one owner car with complete service records! It has always lived in the same garage in San Francisco, California since… more»
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Don’t Hack it Up: 8,772 Mile Ford Mustang Ghia
Oh, this listing makes me angry. Not because of any issue with the car, as I actually like these early Ghia-edition Mustangs quite a bit. Utilized to take advantage of Dearborn’s connections to the creator of the original Pantera,… more»
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2 Owner Mopar: 1955 Chrysler Windsor Deluxe
How great is it to find a vintage car that has only had two owners? Sometimes a low owner car can look like a train wreck, but in the case of this 1955 Chrysler Windsor Deluxe, it almost looks… more»
