It’s hard to imagine that there are still vintage cars out there being traded in like late model Hyundais. It does make you wonder who owned this 1980 AMC Concord, listed here on eBay with a Buy-It-Now of $5,000. With… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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1968 Chevy C-10 Stepside: Honest Hauler
There are some simple pleasures in the automotive enthusiast world, and one of them is the classic pick-up truck. Cheap to maintain and largely reliable (or at least difficult to break), examples like this 1968 Chevy C-10 Stepside pickup spotted… more»
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1955 Chrysler C300: Restored The Right Way
It’s not often you find cars on eBay with the words “patina” in the ad and have it not mean some sort of rat rod special. This 1955 Chrysler C300 here on eBay has 6 bids with the reserve… more»
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1971 Ford Torino 500 Wagon: GT Looks
Sometimes, an ordinary car catches your eye with the simplest visual tweaks: in this case, a set of polished dog-dish style wheels and a GT hood completely transformed my opinion of a 1971 Torino 500 wagon found here on eBay…. more»
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Sun Bleached: 1972 Chevrolet Impala
This sunburned 1972 Impala Sport Coupe has been baking in the American Southwest for a long time. It’s currently located in Phoenix, Arizona and is offered for sale here on eBay with an opening bid of $4,350. The seller, who… more»
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Googie Style: 1958 Mercury Park Lane
There are so many “googie” features on this 1958 Mercury that my eyes were flitting from one to the other. “Googie” is a word used in architecture to describe the projecting fins, extravagant swooping lines, machine-like shapes, wide ledges and… more»
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Eastern Bloc Plastic: 1964 Trabant 601S
Oddball fact of the day: while researching this post, I found out that green Trabants are supposed to be lucky! Unfortunately, this one isn’t green, but it is located in Fort Pierce, Florida and is for sale here on… more»
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1974 Ford Ranchero: Parts Hauler
I know, 1974 wasn’t the best year for cars. Emission regulations were really starting to take hold and crash standards were mandating uglier bumpers, but there is still something appealing about this ’74 Ranchero. I’m not sure if it’s… more»
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1972 International Travelette: Room For Days
In an era of pickup trucks that are seemingly oriented more towards luxury than utility, it’s refreshing to find an old girl like this 1972 International Harvester Travelette here on eBay. It also goes to show you that extended… more»
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1969 Velorex: Three Wheeled Rarity
The popularity of the recently re-imagined Morgan 3-wheeler has spurred a new generation of owners who throw caution to the wind to practically sit on the ground with the handling qualities like only a 3-wheeled vehicle can deliver. But… more»
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Ride Engineered: 1978 Mercury Marquis
As one of the last pre-Panther examples of the big FoMoCo line, this 1978 Marquis was sold as “…the ultimate in Mercury luxury in a medium-price car, with ride-engineered suspension.” This vintage example of opulence is located in Vancouver, British… more»
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From Kiwi to Canada: 1960 Jaguar Mark II
“Grace, Space, and Pace” – those were Jaguar’s three calling cards. This 3.4 Mark II has had the opportunity to cruise on roads in New Zealand, where it was originally purchased, the US, and now Grimsby, Ontario, Canada where… more»
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Grandma’s Car: 1972 Mercury Cougar
Before you Mercury lovers come down on me for calling this Cougar a “Grandma’s Car”, that’s what the seller says: it belonged to his late grandmother! The Cougar is located in Perris, California and is listed for sale here… more»
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1961 Dodge Town Wagon: Pre-Durango
It’s strange to think that something resembling the Power Wagon could have as gentle of a name as “Town Wagon”, but that’s exactly what has popped up on eBay – a 1961 Dodge Town Wagon with active bidding and the… more»
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Survivor: 1959 Triumph TR3A
Now this is a car I wish I could buy! Showing only 32,721 miles, which may or may not be accurate, the seller makes quite a case for this being a well-loved car. It’s located entirely too close to… more»
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The Original: 1973 Grand Am
Pontiac introduced the Grand Am for the first time as a 1973 model. This one has been stored away since 1998 awaiting a restoration that never came. It’s currently kept in Spokane, Washington and is listed for sale here… more»
