A friend of mine was browsing craigslist recently, and sent me this 1950 Oldsmobile 98. According to the map, this car is located just outside of Charlotte, North Carolina. I find this really interesting because having grown up in… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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It Glitters: 1967 Ford Galaxie Wagon
Rocco B has found us yet another interesting survivor. The seller is calling this a Galaxy but it’s actually a Country Squire. It looks like it’s solid and original except for that “parade float gold” paint and those wheels…. more»
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Power Tour Here I Come: 1978 Cougar XR-7
Every year, my Facebook account is inundated with pictures and stories from the Hot Rod Power Tour group. If you didn’t know, the Hot Rod Power Tour is a seven day, seven city tour featuring more than 6,000 vehicles and over 100,000… more»
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First Year Front Wheel Drive: 1967 Cadillac Eldorado
Eldorados have long been one of the quintessential Cadillacs. Of all the models available throughout the years, regardless of generation, the Eldorado is the car that always stands out to me. Perhaps its the unique style they always seem… more»
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22,000 Mile Estate Find: ’78 Catalina Safari Wagon
Rarely seen compared to its corporate twins from Chevrolet and Buick, this Pontiac Catalina Safari Wagon is a recent find from an estate sale and offered by a dealer in Waterbury, Connecticut. Said to have only 22,000 miles from… more»
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Family Hauler Survivor: 1986 Toyota Van
When I was a kid in the late 1990s/early 2000s, it seemed like these old Toyota vans were everywhere. A neighbor of mine had one sitting in his backyard for most of my childhood, and I always thought it… more»
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One Owner Barn Find: 1968 Camaro Convertible
I’ll admit it: I’m a sucker for Camaros. My dad owned a 1968 RS/SS 396 in high school (with factory houndstooth interior in black and white) and my brother currently owns two third-generation cars: a 1984 Z28 Autoform Roadster (one… more»
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Original Owner Euro-Fighter: 1988 Oldsmobile Touring
One of my favorite cars from the 1980s was the white 1988 Oldsmobile 98 Regency sedan that “Dirty” Harry Callahan drove in the 1988 film The Deadpool. Although the film was subpar compared to the other films in the Dirty… more»
EXCLUSIVE: 1992 Mazda Miata With 22k Miles
1992 Mazda Miata with 22k original miles. Automatic transmission. Always garage kept or covered, no rust, body is in great shape with the exception of the small area in the upper portion of the drivers door above the latch,… more»
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No Horse Needed: 1907 Success Auto Buggy
In the early days of the automobile there were so very many tinkerers that developed their own version of the automobile leading to many small automotive brands in the early days. This 1907 Success Auto Buggy Model C spent… more»
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Keeping Good Company: 1951 Cadillac Series 62
For many of us, a low-mile, original ’51 Cadillac is tantalizing enough. This Series 62 sedan fits the bill, with just 63,000 miles and only two owners, and a reasonable $8,500 asking price. What might really get the blood… more»
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1974 Lotus Elite: This One’s A Surprise!
The mid 1970s Lotus Elite has generally been an unloved classic, probably due both to Lotus legendary poor build quality (at the time) and its polarizing styling. Actually, it might not even be polarizing as I’ve never really heard… more»
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Super With Lowercase S: 1969 VW Beetle Convertible
The seller of this 1969 VW calls it both a SUPER BEETLE (all caps), and a super beetle (no caps), so we can assume “super” is just how he or she describes this little red ragtop, and not bother… more»
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High-Gloss Patina: 1974 Dodge Charger SE
Have you ever seen insects from the Cretaceous era, preserved in amber as if time just stopped? This ’74 Dodge Charger, which has been treated to a time-stopping (not really) layer of clear coat, is like one of those… more»
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4WD, 5-Speed, No Rust! 1986 Subaru GL Wagon
As an incurable Subaru lover, I can’t believe that I don’t have a 4WD GL wagon yet. This nice 1986 Subaru GL 4WD 5-Speed Wagon is listed on eBay and is located in Sparks, Nevada. The reserve hasn’t been met yet… more»
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Sleeping Beauty: 1954 Pontiac Star Chief
Perhaps worthy of a good kiss, this 1954 Pontiac Star Chief is described as a “sleeping beauty” by the seller. Apparently tucked away for many years, this Pontiac is a solid condition driver with a lot of recent maintenance…. more»
