In addition to my love affair with ex-municipal vehicles, I also dig trucks that bear some connection to war efforts or other government programs. It seems that despite all of the waste generated by excess spending, I can rationalize… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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1969 Toyota Corolla Sprinter: All Factory
Vintage Japanese cars always make me chuckle, due largely to the fact that these cars were little different from their ancestors: cheap, fuel-efficient transportation that had a knack for reliability. But given their age and rarity today, classic Toytoas like… more»
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Hold The Phone! 1974 AMC Gremlin
This remarkably original 1974 AMC Gremlin started it’s life as an official car for Bell of Pennsylvania. You can still see what’s left of the original signage on the door, indicating that this may be the original paint as well…. more»
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Up And Coming: 1985 Pontiac Trans AM
There are a few ’80s cars I’ve keenly been watching over the past couple years, as they have always interested me and I see them going up in value. While I’ve never really liked the looks of the ’80s… more»
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1940 Cadillac Series 60 Survivor
This grand old Cadillac that Steve J found here on craigslist looks really original, even down to the paint on the engine. It was last registered in 1972. The engine turns, but hasn’t been started yet. $13,500 might seem overpriced to… more»
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1984 VW GTI: MK1 Survivor
This is one of those cars I’m going to kick myself later for not buying when they were cheap. Thankfully, they made a lot them so you can always find a project-grade example, but for low-mileage survivors like this… more»
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Museum Sale: 1962 Chrysler 300H
As one of my all-time favorite Mopars, the Chrysler 300H featured here is a tremendous example of a time when American automakers built vehicles loaded to the hilt with luxury, power and style. Listed on eBay with a Buy-it-Now… more»
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Barockengel: 1961 BMW 2600 Luxus
When we think of BMW, luxury is often part of the equation. But more often than not, especially among enthusiast circles, the brand’s provenance as a performance-oriented manufacturer is what we think of. M3s, M5s, the venerable 3-Series –… more»
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1971 Nova With Only 6,745 Miles!
This 1971 Nova may not be the most desirable spec – inline-six and four-door, but it is claimed to have covered less than 7,000 miles in its lifetime! The seller claims to have documentation to prove it, but there… more»
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High Wheeled Survivor: 1910 International
We are impressed when a car from the ’50s or ’60s has survived the years without ever being restored, but finding something from the early 1900’s that hasn’t been restored at least once is almost unheard of. That makes… more»
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1986 Ford Crown Victoria: Perfect Panther
The Ford Crown Victoria is one America’s most recognizable sedans, largely due to its tenure on our roadways and extensive use as a taxi, police car, livery vehicle, family hauler and any other number of high-mileage assignments. That’s why… more»
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1950 Buick Barn Find With 23k Miles!
Listed here on craigslist and parked in Long Grove, Illinois priced at $19K OBO is an original 23,000 miles example for your review. The owner doesn’t mention which model it is – Special, Super, or Roadmaster Tourback Sedan?
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Time Traveling DeLoreans!
So as I’m sure many of you know, at exactly 4:29 pm today, Marty McFly will step out of Doc Brown’s time traveling DeLorean in Hill Valley, California. As a fan of the Back To The Future movies, I… more»
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1930 Ford Coupe: 3,200 Mile Fairy Tale
The owner of this Model A listed on craigslist claims it only has 3,200 miles. He says he bought it from the original owner and claims it was under blankets in a barn since 1930. Can you imagine what… more»
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So Many Options: 1963 GMC Fire Truck
This fire truck listed on eBay in Peach Springs, Arizona has some interesting possibilities. It was an L.A. fire truck and has been owned by the seller’s family since 1981. The listing says the carburetor is removed, but it’s clearly installed in the… more»
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Classic Wagon: 1977 Chrysler Town & Country
Reader Edd J. sent in this great find from St. Louis, Missouri. It’s advertised here on eBay with bidding that hasn’t met reserve at this point. I’ll bet some of our younger readers think “Town and Country” means “minivan.”… more»
