This 1976 Lancia Scorpion supposedly sat for 21 years before the current owner found it and put it back on the road. The car currently has 47k miles on the odometer, runs, and most importantly is claimed to be… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Family Rocket: 1973 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser
UPDATE 1/23/13 – After bidding topped out around 12k a few times, the seller has decided to re-list the car with no reserve. From 10/25/12 – Looking at this 1971 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser, you would think it’s just been… more»
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Fun Driver: 1968 Corvette Convertible
This 1968 Corvette convertible had been sitting since the 80s until the current owner purchased it. They installed a new fuel tank and went through the brakes so it could be driven again. The paint is also original with… more»
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Force Fed: 1975 BMW 2002 Turbo
If you are into ’02s then you have probably lusted after one of these on occasion. It is a 1975 BMW 2002 Turbo and it’s a rare sight here in the States because they were never officially imported. Unfortunately… more»
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Wood Estate: 1953 Buick Super Eight Wagon
What’s better than a wagon? How about a Super Woodie Wagon? The combination of Buick’s Super Eight and Woodie Wagon created what could be one of the best looking wagons to come out of the early ’50s. This 1953… more»
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Britain’s Sports Car: 1951 MG TD
Since we just featured America’s sports car, it is only appropriate to bring up Britain’s. Back in the fifties, sports cars were all the rage here in the USA and many credit the movement to this car. Service men… more»
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Nomad Fighter: 1956 Studebaker Parkview
Wagon Wednesday is upon us once again and we thought we would kick off the day with a rare two door American wagon that isn’t a Nomad. This 1956 Studebaker Commander Parkview is very rare and while it isn’t… more»
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Christmas Wish: 1965 Aston Martin DB5
We hope everyone got what they wanted for Christmas. I did… well, almost. Chasing Classic Cars on DVD was very nice, but boy would I have liked to have awakened to the sound of this sitting in my driveway…. more»
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Bug Beater: 1962 Renault Caravelle
When the French automaker Renault saw the incredible success of Volkswagen’s Beetle in the American market, they knew they needed to build a competitor for the affordable rear mount VW. So they set about building a small and affordable… more»
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Four Door Survivor: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
Four door sedans are boring. They were built to be functional and in the process lost the good looks of their two-door brethren. Bob Lange from KarKix radio just sent in this 1957 Chevy and it continues that tradition,… more»
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One Is Better Than Two: 1968 Jaguar XKE
A well cared for survivor car is exciting, but even more so when it is an E-Type. Reader Mike B. just sent us the link to this 1968 Jaguar XKE which resides just four doors down from his place…. more»
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Drive-In Fun: 1951 Nash Ambassador
Most people born in recent years will never know anything about all the great American manufacturers who used to battle for market share here on their home turf. Nash is one of those companies who’s memory is starting to… more»
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Rare Bird: 1970 Plymouth Superbird
In 1970, muscle car manufactures were trying to figure out new ways of squeezing out more speed, which lead to the birth of the aero cars. Plymouth’s entry into the aero competition was the Superbird. The Superbird was a… more»
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1983 Honda Civic Wagon Survivor
It can be hard to get excited about an old Honda wagon, but this one may catch your interest. Most eighties’ Hondas have been driven into the ground by now, but somehow this 1983 Civic avoided the ravages of… more»
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Preservation Grade: 1968 Jaguar XKE Roadster
It is astonishing to see once special cars abandoned to neglect, but it is even more amazing to find ones which have been so well cared for by their owners that they look like new after forty or fifty… more»
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Great Patina: 1962 MGA MKII Roadster
We love the look of Patina, but most often the “Patina” is really just a serious rust issue. While it might make for an interesting and impossible to replicate look, it’s still rust and will eventually need to be… more»
