The 1990s Pontiac Trans Sport was the General Motors’ division’s first minivan, using a front-wheel-drive platform shared with the Chevrolet Lumina APV and the Oldsmobile Silhouette. They all had the physical profile of a “Dustbuster” mini-vacuum. This survivor from… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Nicest One Left? 1978 Ford F150 XLT
Survivor. Original Miles. Original Owner. Second Owner. These buzz words can raise an enthusiast’s pulse when looking at classifieds. Up for sale is a prime example of one of these types of autos. Check out this beautiful 1978 Ford… more»
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Chicago And NorthWestern Railway Handcar
Founded in June 1859, the Chicago and NorthWestern (sometimes seen as Chicago and North Western) railway lasted until 1995, when it was bought out or merged with the Union Pacific. This undated Chicago and NorthWestern System Railway Handcar is… more»
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Sweptline Survivor: 1979 Dodge D100 Custom 318
Bright Canyon Red looks great on this 1979 Dodge D100 Sweptline Custom pickup, or it did at one time. It’s wearing a sun-faded patina look now, but so are a lot of us. The seller has this truck posted… more»
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Corinthian Leather: 1987 Chrysler New Yorker
While not a classic New Yorker, these unusual little front-drive-era K-car-derived luxury boxes are nice, nice enough. Good enough for most people, which isn’t what Chrysler had in mind for their marketing campaign, I’m sure. The seller has this… more»
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39k Original Miles: 1965 Ford Thunderbird Convertible
This 1965 Ford Thunderbird Convertible is a three-owner classic. With a known history, its low odometer reading should be verifiable. The seller has recently splashed some cash to improve its presentation and the operation of some features, but it… more»
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23K Original Miles: 1990 Cadillac Fleetwood Coupe
The early 90s were an era of immense change for Cadillac. Gone were the days of huge, rear-wheel drive behemoths and thirsty V8 engines. While the change to front-wheel drive happened early in the 80s, the downsizing of the… more»
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1 of 5000: 1979 Honda CB750K 10th Anniversary
It’s amazing how things change in just a decade. There was a stark difference between life in 1969 compared to how it was in 1979. And then there was 1989, 1999, etc. Not just in fashion but also in… more»
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Throwback Styling: 1976 Stutz Blackhawk
Who remembers the Stutz Blackhawk, one of those “Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous” cars from the 1970s? Built in Italy, the styling of these opulent automobiles was over the top, which was the intended result. They were low-production… more»
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Southwest Base Model: 1989 Jeep Wrangler
You wouldn’t think of a base model of being inherently appealing, but when a certain model begins to disappear from circulation due to general attrition, rust, or both, it can suddenly become a selling point. Why? Well, if a… more»
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First Year Riviera Hardtop? 1950 Buick Super
It took a while for me to make the historical connection to Buick’s Riviera name. While most know it as a luxury coupe introduced in 1964, the name dates to the 1950 model when it appeared on Roadmaster and… more»
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1967 Montgomery Ward Riverside 175 Scrambler
Catalog Bikes are a thing in the vintage motorcycle collector world. Those of us who grew up before the endless internet was in our pockets or our hands 18 hours a day know what I’m talking about. This 1967… more»
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Cheap Wheels: 1996 Ford Contour Sedan
The Contour was a derivative of the Ford Mondeo, a European-based “world car” that the company built and sold in the U.S. from 1995 to 2000. Said to be a mid-size car, it looked a bit like a smaller… more»
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Desirable Carbureted Model: 1984 Ferrari 512 BB
When it comes to Ferraris, there’s always a model in the lineup that is the car to have. The one that all the Ferrari VIPs get a heads-up is coming before it’s ever released for public sale. And while… more»
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Recently Restored: 1965 Buick Skylark Convertible
With summer fast approaching, many enthusiasts think of hitting the road behind the wheel of a classic Convertible to savor all that Mother Nature offers. Barn Finds writer Russell Glantz must harbor the same desires, spotting this beautiful 1965… more»
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32K Mile Roadster: 1990 Buick Reatta
The Buick Reatta is one of those vehicles you get somewhat accustomed to seeing come up for sale, but when you spot a really nice one, it still stops you in your tracks. Buick’s short-lived roadster was a fascinating… more»
