By the mid-seventies things were looking pretty grim for the muscle car. Most of the market’s heavy hitters had dropped out, but there were still a few interesting options to choose from. Pontiac had their big-block Trans Am and… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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1980 M-81 McLaren Mustang Prototype With 74 Miles!
When I was a young lad of 16, I vividly recall seeing this very special Fox body Mustang all over magazine covers and in articles. Being a Mustang fan and loving the color orange, as well as being a… more»
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Old But Not Dead: 1978 Datsun B210
This 1978 Datsun B210 is in Albuquerque, New Mexico and is on Craigslist with a $1,200 asking price, or make an offer. The seller says that it’s “Old But Not Dead”, which may or may not be the best… more»
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1973 Chevrolet Caprice With Only 2,950 Miles!
A big four-door Caprice normally wouldn’t get anyone excited, but this one is a driving time capsule! It’s claimed to have only covered 2,950 miles since new and I can’t see anything in the photos that lead me to… more»
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$5,900 Or Offer! 1974 Toyota Corona Mark II
If you’re like me, and for your family’s sake I hope that you aren’t, then you absolutely love these little vintage/nostalgic Japanese cars; you just don’t see these things anymore in this condition for this price. This one is… more»
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$4,000 Captive Import: 1978 Plymouth Sapporo
Here’s a car you don’t see too often anymore, if ever: a 1978 Plymouth Sapporo! It’s in Baldwin Park, California, just a handful of miles east of Los Angeles. It’s posted on Craigslist with an asking price of $4,000.
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$3,200 Diesel: 1980 Pontiac Bonneville Brougham
This is a rare one: a 1980 Pontiac Bonneville Brougham and it’s a two-door coupe. And, it’s a diesel! It’s listed on eBay in Bay Shore, New York with a Buy It Now price of $3,200. This one would get a lot… more»
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$5,700 Bi-Drive: 1986 Subaru Brat GL
This 1986 Subaru Brat GL can be found on Hemmings for an asking price of $5,700. It’s located in La Jolla, California which must account for it not being rusted almost beyond recognition like a lot of them have… more»
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Plain Brown Wrapper! Ford Fairmont Survivor
Plain brown wrapper–yes, that’s what this one is, but it’s a nice wrapper, nonetheless! This 1980 Ford Fairmont is located in Canton, Georgia and is listed for sale here on eBay, where the price is a firm $4,990. The… more»
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4,825 Miles: 1985 AMC Alliance Convertible
Over the years, there have been no shortage of partnerships concocted between Chysler Corp. and foreign auto brands, usually in response to filling some gap in their product lineup. Like so many domestic manufacturers in the 1980s, AMC didn’t… more»
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NoDak Beauty: 1977 Lincoln Continental Town Car
This 1977 Lincoln Continental Town Car is, no, I can’t tell you where it is because I want it! What’s that, Jesse? Ok, I guess, if I have to.. This fantastic car is in Carrington, North Dakota and is… more»
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$6,495 Sweet Elite! 1974 Lotus Elite
This rare beauty is a 1974 Lotus Elite and it’s in Huntington Beach, California. It’s listed on eBay with a Buy It Now price of $6,495! Whether you like these cars or not, you have to agree that’s a… more»
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Twin-Stick Champ: 1982 Plymouth Champ
This Japanese-American combo is a 1982 Plymouth Champ and it’s located in Pasadena, Texas. It can be found on eBay where the unmet starting bid is $1,000. There are still over three days left to warn your spouse that… more»
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Original Beauty: 1936 Ford 3-Window Coupe
Some cars hit our automotive palette and are “just right.” This 1936 Ford 3 Window Coupe is one of those cars that satisfies the senses. Listed as original, with quite a bit of recent maintenance, the mind is intrigued… more»
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Grandma’s 16k Mile 1993 Honda Civic
Honda sedans from the nineties don’t exactly get me excited. They were appliances. Good cheap transportation. As such, most were driven into the ground long ago. So, to find one with only 16k miles on odometer is a rare… more»
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Dad’s Chariot: 1971 Dodge Coronet N Code
Wagons have a long history in this country of being the quintisential family vehicle, a non-sporting conveyance designed to peform duties of the most unglamorous kind. Which is why it always makes me smile when you see such a… more»
