It’s amazing how an otherwise unremarkable car can turn up years later and suddenly look mildly intriguing if not downright cool. The malaise era had the unfortunate effect of putting many vehicles out into the wilderness, and some rightfully… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Stunning Survivor: 1989 Buick Riviera
Possibly as nice a 1989 Buick Riviera as you’ll find, this example was owned by the seller’s dad, who bought it from the original owner in 1991, before the seller got it in 2017. It looks like a true… more»
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Rare Model: 1995 Chevrolet Blazer Centurion 4×4
There’s no slipping under the visual radar with this one, wowie! As a big fan of vehicle graphics and 1990s vehicles, I heartily approve of this 1995 Chevrolet Blazer Centurion Edition, modified by a company more known for making… more»
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Funeral Home Survivor: 1994 GMC Suburban SLE
Have you ever noticed that funeral homes seem to come up with a variety of interesting vehicles to claim as business expenses? Not necessarily that they’re buying Mustangs as procession line chase vehicles, but more that they can access… more»
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Stunning Replica: Ferrari 250 GTO Recreation
Replicas can do one of two things: they can make you acutely aware of how a copy will never match the original, or they can cause your jaw to slam to the floor when you see how well it’s… more»
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Kit-Friendly: 1970s Struck Mini-Dozer MD-1600
Starting out with a typo right away, there, SG? Well, I actually meant that turn of phrase to say that these early Struck Dozers were only available in kit form, but they were also loved by kids and kids… more»
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1973 Ford F-250 4×4 Ranger 390 4-Speed
Here’s another box-checker of a truck for those of you looking for one, or who just like to look at nice pickups and dream about owning them, as I do. Presented very well and looking fantastic, this 1973 Ford… more»
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89k Original Miles: 1979 Dodge Li’l Red Express
Today, it seems incredible to think that America’s fastest production passenger vehicle from the late 1970s was a truck. When Dodge released the Li’l Red Express in 1978, it broke new ground in the Pickup market. It proved so… more»
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5k-Mile Time Capsule: 1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais
Being a copywriter, I try to refrain from using the typical words such as “like new,” “showroom new,” and “time capsule” to describe certain old cars that, for some reason, are remarkably well preserved in their original form with… more»
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Bougie and Brown: 1982 Jeep Grand Wagoneer
We’ve seen lots of ups and downs over the past few years in the classic vehicle market, but there’s one category of vehicles we seem to overlook: those that will rebound slightly and reside at a strong price point… more»
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Bicycle Booster Engine: 1964 Mattel V-RROOM!
With vintage toys, the original box can sometimes double the value, or the asking price, if not even more than double, sometimes, depending on the artwork and rarity. This 1964 Mattel V-RROOM! bicycle booster “engine” (sound-maker) comes with its… more»
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1,800 Miles? 1981 Oldsmobile Toronado Brougham Diesel
Are you an Oldsmobile fan who’s disgruntled because you can’t find anything from your favorite brand on the lot anymore? Are you a personal luxury coupe buyer who hasn’t been able to find a decent American big coupe since… more»
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Stored 41 Years! 1973 Dodge Charger SE
The most popular Dodge Charger in terms of sales was not from the 1968-70 era as many enthusiasts might think. It was in 1973 when the Charger was in the third year of a dramatic restyle. Perhaps that was… more»
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10k Miles! 1972 Jensen Interceptor
This 1972 Jensen Interceptor MKIII has an interesting paint job and an even more intriguing back story, with the seller claiming its low mileage is due to spending years in a police impound. More on that later, but in… more»
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Low-Mile Survivor: 1981 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe
Late C3 Corvettes have steadily gained appreciation in recent years, and this 1981 Chevrolet Corvette stands out as a largely original example with just 67,035 miles showing. Listed on eBay with a clean title, this two-seat coupe is described… more»
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Original Paint? 1955 Buick Super Riviera
Looking like it popped off the pages of a 1950s Raymond Chandler detective novel, this Buick is right at home in sunny Southern California. All that sun has baked the some of the paint, which is advertised as being… more»
