In our life time, it seems like the cars of our youth are still new, even though they have become classics. Our love affair with the automobile seems like something fresh and exciting, but cars like this 1916 Maxwell… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Four Eyed Survivor: 1985 Mustang Convertible
As someone who is bespectacled, the “four eyes” insult still lingers in the deep recesses of my brain. If only I had known, back then, that I could have uttered a witty come-back along the lines of, “Oh yeah?… more»
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Affordable ‘Stude: 1956 Studebaker Commander
A solid, original condition car for a reasonable price is always hard to pass up. Even more so when it has a great appearance, and 2 doors. This ’56 Commander has an excellent curb appeal with its black on red paint… more»
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Cheap Classic: 1940 Hudson 40
This Hudson has been on display for many years and is now for sale for $7,000 at The California Automobile Museum. It has an older paint job but is otherwise in very original rust free condition. It’s only problem… more»
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$2,000! 1955 Nash Ambassador Custom LeMans
Make sure that you have an industrial-sized box of Kleenex with you for this one; if you’re a Nash fan, you may need it. This is one of my favorite cars of all time, easily a top-ten car. This… more»
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Little Orange Wagon: 1966 Dodge A100 Pickup
The A100 series Dodge trucks and vans are some of the most iconic of the 1960’s. Part of their recognition comes from the “Little Red Wagon” which was a fire breathing wheelie machine that is based off of an A100 pickup…. more»
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This 89 Year Old Runs: 1928 Chevrolet Truck
This old truck listed on eBay appears to be a mostly original survivor. Chevy had been building trucks for 10 years and improving them with every model. Ford’s truck, the “TT” was still based on the Model T until 1927, so… more»
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Inka Orange Survivor: 1973 BMW 2002 Tii
If you are a BMW fan, then this little orange car should get you going. The seller claims that it’s still wearing its original Inka Orange paint. Not only that, but this is the Tii variant and that means more… more»
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8,205 Original Miles: 1974 Pontiac Firebird
The 455 Super Duty was the engine to get in your pre-75 Firebird, but this Formula 350 is still worth a look. It may have only generated about half the horsepower, but when was the last time you saw one this… more»
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Under Wraps: 1978 Corvette Pace Car Edition
I never thought the day would come when I would see a Corvette Pace Car with serious bidding action on eBay, but this one has already had over 40 bids and is currently hovering at $16k! Has the time… more»
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One Family Owned: 1977 Dodge Aspen Wagon
It’s never fun to let a car go, especially if it’s been in the same family since new. But sometimes other issues are more important than keeping a trusty old steed in the garage, and in the case of… more»
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Never This Nice: 1968 VW Karmann Ghia
One thing that drives me nuts about Karmann Ghias is this: they are such pretty, graceful cars, and possess the best combinations of style and character with dirt-cheap mechanical components. However, that last part tends to be the reason… more»
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Ready To Camp: 1981 VW Vanagon Westfalia
While I’ve never been a huge van fan, I can honestly understand the appeal of owning a camper van. While you might not arrive to you destination in a record setting time, when you do get there you don’t have… more»
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Not a Grocery Getter: 1989 Olds Ninety-Eight
Across the USA, there are likely thousands of Olds Ninety-Eights rusting away in junkyards and impound parking lots, long forgotten as a former high-end luxury car. However, when a specimen pops up that clearly bucks that trend, is it worth… more»
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Number Fifty-One With a Bullet: Studebaker Champion Convertible
Does this classify as a fat-fender car? Or a “shoe box”? It’s kind of both, really. This 1951 Studebaker Champion convertible is listed on eBay, and as of this writing, has about 4 days left to go. It has… more»
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Possible Survivor: 1930 Essex Challenger
Essex is not a familiar name to a lot of people, but when this car was built it was actually a Hudson, the third best selling car in America behind Chevy and Ford. Essex was an affordable and durable… more»
