Dust is such a damaging substance, especially for vehicle finishes. Yet, when a dusty, dirty vehicle shows up for sale it can command more money seemingly because of showing that dust still on it. This may be one of… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Low Mileage ZJ: 9,000 Mile Jeep Grand Cherokee
Seeing vehicles in mint, unused condition that you’ve grown accustomed to seeing in junkyards and converted into hoopties can be a trip. This 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited here on craigslist has just over 9,000 miles from new and is located in… more»
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32k Mile Survivor: 1975 Porsche 914
Over the past few months, we’ve noticed that Porsche prices seem to be leveling out. While prices might not be climbing like they had been, these German classics are still desirable. Even 914s are still sought after, well at… more»
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Best In The World? 1969 De Tomaso Mangusta Survivor
Mangusta comes from the Latin for mongoose, the snake killer. I’m not sure if that was intended as a reference to the Cobras that were winning everything in sight when this mid-engined monster was being designed, but it sounds… more»
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The Flying Spur: 1995 Rolls-Royce Estate
I love hunting for oddball and unique cars. I was recently surfing the internet and spotted a dealer with some pretty interesting cars. That’s when I spotted this wagon! You really can’t get much more unique or odd than… more»
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Yellow Fever: 1975 Toyota Corolla
By the time the third-generation E30 Corollas came out in late-1974, the company had it down to a science. They’re still ridiculously crude compared to what we have for new car choices today, but there’s something about a simple car… more»
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Arizona Special Delivery: 1977 Jeep DJ-5F
This isn’t a crazy custom job like the former postal Jeep that we saw back on, oddly enough, April 1st. This 1977 Jeep DJ-5F is a blank slate for the next owner. It’s on Craigslist in Duluth, Minnesota for $2,995…. more»
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Perfect Pickup: 1980 Dodge D-50 Sport
Here’s a captive import, this one is another rebadged Mitsubishi for the Dodge boys: a 1980 Dodge D-50 Sport. It looks like it’s in really decent condition with great graphics and even a topper for semi-secure hauling. It’s on… more»
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Gotta Read The Story! 1959 Ford Fairlane Garage Find
This gorgeous 1959 Ford survivor is worth looking at just because it’s beautiful. The craigslist ad is even better. While the cynic in me knows that it’s a dealer ad, the hopeless romantic in me loves the story of… more»
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2,710 Mile Green Giant! 1977 Ford Granada
I’m usually the first one to gripe about automakers making every successive generation of vehicle bigger, fatter, wider, and more complicated than the previous generation was. Of course, the old joke is that as humans, we’re also getting bigger,… more»
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Time In A Rocket Bottle: 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass
I suppose it’s not a barn find when it’s this clean and has been garage stored its whole life. However, for those of you wishing to recapture the late 1980’s, reader Clarke B. has sent in your time machine… more»
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Four On the Floor: 1984 Ford E-150 Van
There’s rarely a vehicle that tells you so much about what consumers wanted in a work truck than this stick-shift 1984 Ford E150 van. In an era where the manual transmission is quickly disappearing from even the most basic… more»
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Luggage Included: 8,000 Mile BMW M1
The BMW M1 is among the most iconic in BMW’s stable, produced in limited numbers and with a clear motorsports lineage. As far as recipes go, you don’t need much else to attain legendary status in the sports car… more»
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Trade for Cabin: 1987 Shelby Charger GLH-S
While the roster of Shelby-branded vehicles sold by Chrysler Corp. in the 80s ran quite deep, there were a few models that were a touch more special than the others. Of course, I’m talking about the iconic GLH models… more»
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Ex-Works Roundie: BMW Alpina 2002ti
BMW has done a masterful job of building engaging vehicles for the masses while simultaneously curating an impressive legacy on the track. As with so many highlights in the company’s history, this fairytale story of performance and usability can be traced… more»
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Chains Not Included: 1949 Dodge Power Wagon
This petite, posh, cushioned commuter is a 1949 Dodge Power Wagon. Actually, this one is anything but petite, posh, or cushioned; this is one heavy-haulin’ tough truck. It’s listed on eBay, and you had better take a seat before you… more»
