The ad for this Volkswagen claims it was recently brought out of storage after 35+ years. Said to be all original, the 1962 Beetle is for sale here on eBay. With a little over 2 days left, and no… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Like New 1989 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight!
When I saw “1989 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight,” I knew it was going to be good! Sure enough, this might be the mintiest example of one of these in existence. With only 21,000 original miles and one family, this could be… more»
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429 Family Hauler: 1970 Ford LTD Country Squire
What better way to ring in the New Year than with a classic woody wagon packing some heat? Equipped with a big block 429 V8, this wagon surely has some grunt to get it moving. Having spent quite a… more»
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Deco Pair: Hawthorne Duralium Bicycles
As the holidays quickly approach, many of us seek to find something special to give to our significant other, or to our children. Christmas is always a great reason to get a “new” bike, and if you are looking… more»
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Two-Owner Survivor: 1982 Honda Civic DX
We’ve seen our share of Honda Civics here in the last year or two. Maybe it’s because they’re finally becoming old enough to be shown here. Or, their owners are old enough to be selling them and the market… more»
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454-Powered: 1974 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
The Monte Carlo went through several generations from 1970 through 2007 and it always stayed true to at least one of its big ideas: being a two-door personal luxury car. Some generations were pretty successful, and then there were… more»
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American In Canada: 1981 Chrysler New Yorker
It took me ten years to find my 1981 Chrysler New Yorker Fifth Avenue Edition. My criteria was minimal rust, good running condition, most options working, original paint, and affordable. No easy feat to find all that in one… more»
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Feeling Fancy: 1966 Jeep Tuxedo Park Mark IV
If a Jeep Tuxedo Park isn’t enough of an eye-opener for you, how about a Jeep Tuxedo Park with just 2,965 original miles? Apparently this garage-kept CJ5A Tuxedo Park was all dressed up with nowhere to go; it seems… more»
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Marketing Genius: 1977 Chrysler Cordoba
Be honest, I bet you can’t think the words ‘Chrysler Cordoba’ without doing it in Ricardo Montalban’s accent? Or say ‘rich Corinthian leather’ without giving it a Spanish flair? And that is the power of advertising. Dodge couldn’t give… more»
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Tough Competition: 1984 Honda Accord Coupe
If you were an American automobile executive in 1984, you were getting pretty used to competing against automakers from the Land of the Rising Sun. The Japanese were taking more and more market share every year, due in no… more»
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The Flying Nun: 1967 Alfa Romeo Giulia 1300 TI
I wonder how many times the original owner had to go to confession after tearing it up in this Alfa Romeo Giulia? It might have been more than a few—she was a nun, after all! Could you be tempted… more»
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Might Not Break The Bank: 1977 Fiat 124
I’m obviously missing my recently departed convertible. Given the opportunity to pen a column about an amazing Challenger, or a killer Macho Trans Am – why would I choose to present a little, dusty red 1977 Fiat 124 Spider?… more»
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Ferrari Flattery: 1980 Chevrolet Monza
They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. If you squint hard enough, you can make out a bit of Maranello in this fiery red Chevy. From the last year of production, find this 1980 Chevrolet Monza in… more»
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Ragtop Rebel: 1968 AMC Rebel SST
When the top goes down, the price goes up! Anyone who has ever been to or watched an auction on TV has heard this line a million times. It’s not always true, but a decent convertible will usually command… more»
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Little Ninja: 1987 Suzuki Samurai
This tough little bruiser just has fun written all over it. Rugged, 4X4, economical, shaped like a Lego, worn in enough to be able to enjoy and not worry about. Beach, trail, commute, it can do it all. Find… more»
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1973 Ford Galaxie 500 Country Sedan Wagon
Sedan Wagon?! The name of this 1973 Ford Galaxie 500 Country Sedan Wagon is almost as long as the car itself. If you need a gigantic, relatively-inexpensive car to haul things around in, this one can be found in… more»
