In addition to being the title of a Gilbert & Sullivan comic opera, the Mikado was an upscale edition of the little Chevrolet LUV (Light Utility Vehicle) pickup. Actually, it’s a slightly restyled Isuzu truck, but they were sold… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Luxury Austin Allegro: 1979 Vanden Plas 1500
In a feat of badge engineering, the fine folks at Vanden Plas outfitted the Austin Allegro with a truckload of niceties and it became the Vanden Plas 1500. The 1979 Vanden Plas 1500 seen here is on eBay in… more»
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The Rare Spec: ’78 Chrysler LeBaron 4-Speed
There is a good chance the seller’s effusiveness for this 1978 Chrysler Lebaron here on eBay is justified: it’s equipped with a 4-speed manual, and I can’t remember ever seeing one with three pedals. Not only that, it’s got the T-top… more»
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Type Cast: 1968 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia Type 34
Here’s a Volkswagen that a person doesn’t see every day, unless you actually have one in your own garage. This is a 1968 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Type 34 and it’s on eBay in Heilbronn, Germany with a price of €7,900 ($8,931)…. more»
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497 Original Miles! 1957 Standard Ten
Wow. Wow! This car has only traveled 497 miles since it was new! This 1957 Standard Ten is on eBay in Bristol, United Kingdom and it’s u.n.r.e.a.l. The seller is asking £8,950 ($12,862) for this museum piece and it’s a… more»
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7,600 Miles: 1986 Alfa Romeo Spider
Does it ever seem to you that quintessential summer cars, like the Mercedes SLs and this ’86 Alfa Spider here on eBay, are more likely to lead lives of solitude and fair-weather only driving? I feel like more often than… more»
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Weird White Wedge: 1988 Subaru XT6 4WD
This one is pushing it, newness-wise; but weirdness knows no age limit, just ask my wife. This is a 1988 Subaru XT6 4WD and it’s in stellar, original condition. It’s listed on eBay with the current bid at $1,800 and… more»
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Pontiac Memories: 1956 Pontiac Chieftain 870
Memories.. something something something of my mind.. misty water color memories, of the Pontiac that we used to have.. This 1956 Pontiac Chieftain is exactly like the one that my parents had when my brother and I were kids back in the early-mid-1960s;… more»
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Speedy Delivery: 1929 REO FD Master Speed Wagon
Believe it or not, this was a fast truck in its day. Back before the nation was criss-crossed with paved highways and an interstate system people needed a way to get their goods to market faster than using the… more»
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1,300 Mile Range! 1982 Isuzu I-Mark Diesel
Here’s something you don’t see anymore, but maybe there’s a reason for that.. This 1982 Isuzu I-Mark Diesel is on eBay with a price of $1,350 or make an offer. Isuzu knows a thing or two about diesels, but… more»
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Bike For Nice People: 1967 Honda Dream CA77
Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain. I mean, to the logo on the garage door; this is a serious, real find, as opposed to a goofball, scripted TV show. This 1967 Honda Dream CA77 305 is… more»
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Stored Sedan: 1981 AMC Spirit Sedan
Another 1980s AMC?! I know, but I couldn’t resist this one. This is a 1981 AMC Spirit Sedan and it only has 15,900 miles on it! It’s listed on eBay with pretty heavy bidding and a current price of… more»
43 Years Hanging on a Cable! 1923 Cadillac Victoria
This is one heck of a car, and one heck of a story! The 1932 Cadillac Type 61 Victoria seen here is listed on eBay with a price of $32,900 and it’s in LaCrosse, Wisconsin. It was hidden for… more»
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All-Terrain Bird: 1982 AMC Eagle Wagon 4×4
This 1982 AMC Eagle Wagon is on eBay with a current bid of $1,525 and four days left on the auction. It has 156,000 miles on it but I would have guessed that it had 56,000 miles after looking at… more»
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Ride or Display? 1969 Kawasaki Coyote MB-1
This will be perfect for your ride to Sturgis this August! Well, maybe if you start at the edge of town.. This is a 1969 Kawasaki Coyote MB-1 and it’s on eBay with a current bid price of under… more»
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One Family Owner: 1965 Chevrolet Corvair Monza
Is there a better driver-quality Corvair Monza out there? I’m not sure, but I’m willing to bet this 1965 example here on eBay could give many other cars a run for their money. Said to be in long-time single family ownership,… more»
