If you were to ask the average car guy when the muscle car era ended, they would likely tell you that the days of fire breathing big blocks ended in the mid ’70s. What would you say if we… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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1966 Moretti 500 Sport Coupe Survivor
Grungy old barn finds are great, but sometimes you just want something that you can just get in and drive without getting your hands dirty. You do have to be careful though because some sellers attempt to pedal off… more»
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Original or Restored: 1940 LaSalle 52 Coupe
Reader P. Trout found this 1940 LaSalle Coupe here on the craigslist and thought the seller’s claim of complete originality seemed to good to be true, so he sent it in to us to get all of your opinions… more»
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Pseudo Wagon: 1948 Packard Station Sedan
Some wouldn’t consider this 1948 Packard Station Sedan to be a true Woodie wagon, but it looks like a Woodie wagon to us. The seller claims it is original and it looks to be in excellent condition. Finding a… more»
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1948 Studebaker Champion Survivor
This 1948 Studebaker Champion has been preserved by a long line of owners who appreciated originality. The first owner drove the car until his passing in 1963. It then passed on to his son, who used it as a… more»
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Jesse James’ Honey Bee: 1976 Datsun B210
Supposedly this 1976 Datsun B210 is currently owned by Jesse James of West Coast Choppers fame. That is interesting, but it doesn’t really do anything for me. The fact that this Datsun has avoided the ravages of rust is… more»
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Dismantled Survivor: 1967 Dodge Coronet 500
This 1967 Dodge Coronet 500 was supposedly purchased from the original owner 25 years ago. A restoration attempt then ensued, but this is as far as they got before putting it into storage. The original 318/auto drivetrain is still with… more»
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Amazing Survivor: 1965 Mustang Convertible
It is astounding to think that a car purchased almost 50 years ago could go through life and only cover 19k miles. Especially when that car is a 1965 Mustang convertible. Pony cars were built to have fun, but… more»
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Perfect Pairing: 1953 Alvis-Healey Roadster
When Alvis Motor and the Healey Company struck a deal in the early 1950’s to build a car together, the result was a car that was both beautiful and fantastic to drive. Sadly, after only 25 cars were built… more»
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Italian from Detroit: 1953 Hudson Italia Prototype
We don’t normally feature cars that have been photographed in a studio, but when we stumbled across this 1953 Hudson Italia on eBay, we knew we had to feature it. This breath-taking car is the actual prototype that resulted… more»
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Strange Obsession: Nine Oldsmobile Troféos
People collect all sorts of things. Baseball cards, beanie babies, stamps, Oldsmobile Troféos… Well, we don’t know too many people who collect that last one, but there is at least one individual in the world who does and he… more»
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Little Giant: 1959 Goliath 1100 Express Truck
With a name like Goliath, you would think this rare truck would be powered by a large displacement engine and would be capable of towing incredibly heavy loads, but in reality it is a small truck with an even… more»
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1 of 461: 1984 Bitter SC Coupe
Here’s another luxury GT that you don’t see very often, especially on our shores. It’s a 1984 Bitter SC Coupe and it may have been based off the Opel Senator, but the body was obviously influenced by the Ferraris… more»
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Granny’s Red 1967 Camaro Convertible
Chances are that straight-six powered pony cars don’t get your blood pumping, but we think this 1967 Camaro Convertible has enough going for it to give it some consideration. The little old lady who ordered it, cared for it… more»
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25k Mile 1967 Plymouth Sport Fury Convertible
It has been mentioned before that estate sales can be great places to find cars and reader Andrew N. has just proved that point once again. This one-owner 1967 Plymouth Sports Fury convertible is claimed to be completely original… more»
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Baby Ferrari: 1979 Fiat X1/9
Why do people call the Fiat X1/9 a “baby Ferrari”? Could it be mid-mounted engine? Italian heritage? Shared parent company? We’re not quite sure, but we have seen quite a few X1/9 owners show up at Ferrari shows with… more»
