Here’s yet another fire truck, but this one shows some promise of finding a new life. It’s listed on eBay and priced reasonably at $9,900 or best offer. It’s not too big and it’s shiny and red (at least… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Dealer Serviced Survivor: 1975 Corvette
If I was going to buy a Corvette today, I might give this one a long, hard look. While this generation ‘Vette isn’t exactly hard to find, it usually takes some extra searching to weed through the tired project… more»
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Thunder-Jet Are Go! 1970 Ford Ranchero GT
Get out the asbestos underoos for this one, this 1970 Ford Ranchero GT has a monster lurking under that sleek hood: a 360-hp 429 Thunder-Jet! I know, you can buy a Hyundai with more horsepower than that today, but… more»
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Walkin’ In Memphis? 8,000 Mile 1979 MGB
If you believe the 8,000 original mile claim of the seller’s on this 1979 MGB, the owner must have been “Walking in Memphis” an awful lot instead of driving (cue the British car reliability jokes…I’ve heard them all). More on the mileage… more»
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Reserve Free: 1975 BMW 2002
I’ve always wanted a 2002. They’re the grandfather of the legendary E30 and the body is just the right mix of old and new BMW styling. They’re plentiful, and can be had affordably. This car, doesn’t look like a… more»
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Rollin’ Coal: 1982 Chevrolet Chevette Diesel
This honey-colored oil-burner is a 1982 Chevrolet Chevette Diesel and it’s on Craigslist for $2,100 or best offer. It’s actually in fairly nice condition for being 35-years old. It’s located in one of the last areas on the planet… more»
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Elegant Estate: 1962 Fiat 1800B Familiare
This is one ruggedly-beautiful wagon, or estate. It’s a 1962 Fiat 1800B Familiare and it’s on eBay with a current bid price of £806 ($1,008). It’s located in Haverhill, United Kingdom, about 70 miles northeast of London. Thanks to Dik… more»
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The Long and Short of it: 1980 Comuta-Car
Believe it or not, and you can believe it, I’m a huge fan of these cars. This is a 1980 Comuta-Car and it’s listed on eBay with an unmet opening bid of $1,500. It’s located in Wrightsville, Pennsylvania so… more»
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Still Runs: 1951 Jaguar XK120 Coupe
I can’t think of too many scenes more exciting than this. A 1951 Jaguar Xk120 Fixed Head just sitting in someone’s barn, it’s the kind of find many of us dream of. Sadly, this once incredible and lovely car is… more»
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2,400 Miles & A V8! 1965 Griffith 400
Largely original, this Griffith (think small, fiberglass-bodied TVR with Ford 289 V8 added) was used for drag racing from new according to the seller, and now only has 2,475 miles (although the majority may have been a quarter mile… more»
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Standing Ovation? 1984 AMC Renault Encore
The Renault / AMC years were interesting ones, and the offspring of this marriage are still spotted in the wild today. Unfortunately introduced just about the time competition from Japan was ramping up and fuel prices were trending down, the… more»
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101 Year Old Beauty: 1916 Maxwell Touring Car
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»
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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»
