I find it amazing that, considering its low production tally and the fact that motoring journalists generally panned it at the time, the DMC DeLorean has found a solid place in the classic world. What is more impressive is… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
41k Mile Survivor: 1991 Geo Metro LSi Convertible
Some classics are definitely weekend warriors, while others could comfortably serve as affordable daily drivers. This 1991 Geo Metro LSi Convertible falls into the second category, and most of its life has been spent hooked to the back of… more»
30K Miles Of Super! 1950 Buick Riviera
What a find T.J. has uncovered for us! This 1950 Buick Super “Riviera” is claimed to be a former museum piece with only 30K miles of experience. Consider it for a moment; it’s over three-quarters of a century old,… more»
Blue Plate Survivor: 1964 Dodge Dart Station Wagon
Some classics fare better than others over the years. This 1964 Dodge Dart Station Wagon has spent most of its life in California, but the seller revived it in 2020 after it had hibernated for a decade. It presents… more»
44k Original Miles: 1991 Chrysler TC by Maserati
Some cars come under the heading of “seemed like a good idea at the time.” Such is the case with this 1991 Chrysler TC by Maserati. The brainchild of Lee Iacocca, it was designed to provide the company with… more»
Pristine XJ: 1988 Jeep Cherokee Limited
Sometimes, you see an asking price and recoil slightly. It’s only natural; we all want to find bargains. However, there are select cases where you can’t help but understand why the seller is swinging for the proverbial fences. In… more»
Woodie Wagon Survivor? 1953 Mercury Monterey
Wood-bodied wagons had gotten too expensive to produce (and for buyers to maintain), so most of Detroit stopped building them around 1950. For Mercury, the last true “woodie” was assembled in 1951, so this 1953 Monterey 3-seat wagon sports… more»
Right Hand Drive: 2000 Nissan March/Micra
Before entering the “Kei” market, the March/Micra was the smallest car built by Nissan Motors. It has been in production for nearly 45 years, but it has never been exported to the U.S. So how the seller’s example ended… more»
Mint Condition: 1993 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra
I sometimes think that life is mocking me. That is because I have long dreamed of parking a Teal Metallic 1993 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra in my garage. However, short of a lottery win or an unexpected bequest from… more»
42k Original Miles: 1984 Chevrolet C10 Silverado
When the listing for this 1984 Chevrolet C10 Silverado appeared on my desk, I struggled to decide what its single most impressive attribute was. However, after some thought, I believe it is close to a “total” package. It presents… more»
Same Owner Since ’59: 1956 Chevrolet 150
Chevrolet was on fire in the mid-1950s when they rolled out a new design that would later be referred to as the “Tri-Fives”. The 150 was the entry-level model, followed by the 210 and Bel Air. Sales were swift,… more»
One Owner Survivor: 2002 Oldsmobile Aurora
From 1995 to 2003, the Oldsmobile Aurora was a top-of-the-line luxury sedan. It would later supersede both the Toronado and Ninety-Eight in the lineup. Two generations were in production, resulting in sales of more than 213,000 units. This beautiful… more»
8k-Mile Time Capsule: 1970 Mercury Cougar XR-7
It took a few years (and lots of Mustangs produced) before the suits at Ford Motor Company okayed the production of its cousin, the Mercury Cougar. It made its debut for the 1967 model year (the same year the… more»
1 of 73: 1988 Avanti II Convertible
When Studebaker ceased U.S. auto production in late 1963 (1964 model year), the innovative Avanti went with it after less than 5,000 units. Two Studebaker dealers didn’t want that to happen and continued the car forward as the Avanti… more»
Rock-Solid Italian: 1981 Lancia Beta Zagato
There are sensible ways to build production cars, and then there’s the Lancia way. This 1981 Beta Zagato demonstrates that, with the build process requiring multiple moves between two factories. It is believed that the company lost money on… more»
Family Member For Sale: 1965 Studebaker Commander
The Studebaker Commander was one of the last remaining models that the company sold when it decided to fold up shop in 1966. U.S.-based production had ceased two years earlier and was focused on Canada and using powerplants provided… more»
















