“For those who wanted a Pinto but lacked the desire to have their bodies be found on the side of the road partially combusted.” So begins the cheekily affectionate ad copy for this Rodney Dangerfield of a 1972 Ford… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Sleeping Brown Cat: 1973 Jaguar XKE 2+2
This Jaguar is listed on eBay in Anderson, Indiana. Bidding is currently over $17,000 and the auction ends tomorrow, Wednesday. On the plus side, it is an XK, only has 36,000 miles and is complete and original. On the more… more»
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Super-clean! 1973 Pontiac Catalina Survivor
Thanks to Pat L. who spotted this handsome 1973 Pontiac Catalina located outside of Austin, Texas and (for some pointless reason) posted much closer to Santa Catalina Island here craigslist in Los Angeles, California. I’m no Catalina expert, but… more»
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Race Worthy Survivor: 1969 Camaro Z/28
I can hear it, just as much as see it. You know the sound – from a block away your first thought is this car has the bass pumped up from a pair of JBL speakers, but as it… more»
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Moving, Must Sell: 1973 Dodge Dart
Have you ever moved and absolutely had to get rid of a beloved vehicle? I haven’t, but I did have to sell a couple of them over the years so I could have my garage space back again. This… more»
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Shorty Pop-Top: 1975 Dodge B200 Van
When we see vintage conversion vans used as a camper, they’re often the longer wheelbase examples that suffer from serious overhangs front and rear. No such problem here, as this 1975 Dodge B200 camper van combines shorty style with… more»
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1990 Mitsubishi Mirage 4WD 5-Speed Diesel
This may look like a standard rental car from the early-90s, but it’s a pretty unique car, at least in the US. This 1990 Mitsubishi Mirage 4WD 5-speed Diesel is on Craigslist, or here on the CL archive, and… more»
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Too Nice to Race: 1985 Plymouth Turismo/Duster
When I think of the word Turismo I usually think of some exotic Italian high-maintenance car, and when I think of the word Duster I think of a V8-powered car from the 1970s. This 1985 Plymouth Turismo/Duster is neither… more»
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SoCal Preserved: 1963 Rambler American 440
As an incurable AMC/Rambler/Nash/Hudson fan, a car like this 1963 Rambler American 440 Convertible is pretty appealing to me. Hopefully there are a few others who like this generation of the Rambler American out there. This drop-top beauty is… more»
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Gold Runner: 13K Mile 1985 Chevy Sierra K1500
The auction for this 1985 Chevy Sierra ends tonight, and this 13,741 mile Sierra pickup looks practically good as new. The seller recounts an interesting ownership history tied to a former uranium mining engineer who worked on The Manhattan… more»
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Hondamatic Hooligan: 1978 Honda Civic
Compound Vortex Controlled Combustion would have been a heck of a badge on the grille of this 1978 Honda Civic. Instead, the company wisely made it a simple to remember CVCC; that rolls off of the tongue much easier…. more»
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V12 Sturzkampfflugzeug! 1988 Alpina B12
It’s hard to beat German for certain words, especially when it comes to barking orders or naming machines. Neither BMW nor Alpina christened this 1988 Alpina B12 Der Sturzkampfflugzeug (The Dive Bomber) but it seems an apt description for… more»
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Just 7,313 Miles? 1971 Mustang Mach 1
When I first saw this Mustang’s $42,610 asking price, I was a rather curious as to why the asking is so high. While this barn find Mach 1 looks to be in nice shape, it doesn’t look like a… more»
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Fetching Barn Find: 1950 Simca Cabriolet
I’m drawn to two types of cars. Those best described with words like “muscular” or “brawny”, and those that “adorable”, or “fetching” best fit. This 1950 Simca 8 cabriolet barn find, found here on eBay, might just be the… more»
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Pandora’s Big Block: 1971 Chevrolet Corvette
A car can be viewed in a few different ways. For some of us we can see a place in time or a cherished memory when looking at, or driving a classic car. For a few unfortunate people, a… more»
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Will Trade For Chevy Truck: 1986 Porsche 944
Back in the 1980s I never thought that a Porsche, any Porsche, especially a brand new design that would surely have to be the hottest car that they’ve ever made, would be affordable. Or, affordable to buy, I should… more»
