If you were a teenager in the 1980’s or 1990’s and your parents gave you the keys to their 1981 Buick LeSabre, it was pretty hard to get a speeding ticket. I am sure some of you were able… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
Jan 29, 2022 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Nicest One Left? 1956 Pontiac Star Chief
There’s always a heavy layer of nostalgia when I see a 1956 Pontiac as our family had a sedan when I was a young punk, as opposed to being an old punk as I am now. This beautiful 1956… more»
Jan 29, 2022 • For Sale • 22 Comments
12K Mile Survivor: 1985 Ford Bronco
Wow: does it get much better than this? This 1985 Ford Bronco is not only a one-owner, low-mileage survivor but it also has a mere 12,464 original miles on the clock. The Bronco presents like a new truck and… more»
Jan 29, 2022 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Final Year Survivor: 2000 Fiat 126 ELX With 13k Original Miles
Like many models developed by Fiat, the 126 enjoyed a long production run. While initially being built in Italy, the vehicle was also produced in Poland under license by Fabryka Samochodów Małolitrażowych, or FSM. Thankfully, the 126 rolled down… more»
Jan 29, 2022 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Dealer Painted Example: 1982 DeLorean DMC-12
When it comes to DeLoreans, there’s not a lot of variation in the basic recipe. You have your stainless steel, gullwing doors, and aside from the choice between a manual or an automatic transmission, there’s not much that sets… more»
Jan 29, 2022 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Nicest One Left? 1973 AMC Hornet
This 1973 AMC Hornet two-door sedan came just about halfway into the run of these unique cars and this is one of the nicest that I’ve seen in a long time, at least for this body style. I love… more»
Jan 29, 2022 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Original Paint: 1956 Chevrolet 210
When it comes to tri-five Chevrolets, the Bel Airs tend to get all the glory. With a fancier trim package and deluxe paint colors, the Bel Air certainly has a lot going for it. At the other end of… more»
Jan 29, 2022 • For Sale • 17 Comments
One Prior Owner: 1970 Plymouth Duster 340
This 1970 Plymouth Duster is finished in one of Chrysler’s popular “Hi-Impact” colors of the era – LimeLight. That was the Plymouth name for it; Dodge called it Sublime. With a numbers-matching 340 cubic inch V8, this car looks… more»
Jan 28, 2022 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Mint Condition Islander: 1989 Jeep Wrangler
The Jeep Wrangler today still bears some resemblance to its forebears, but much has been lost in the translation. The modern Wrangler is just big – it’s long enough in four-door and Rubicon form to make parallel parking a… more»
Jan 28, 2022 • For Sale • 26 Comments
All-Original 1968 Ford Thunderbird 429
I don’t know what it is about the fifth-generation Thunderbird but almost every time I see one it looks like it’s in a brochure, it’s just that kind of car. The seller has this gorgeous, original personal luxury car… more»
Jan 28, 2022 • Auctions • 5 Comments
Needs Reassembly: 1968 Jaguar E-Type Roadster
It’s hard to know what stalls restorations, especially when they’re in the home stretch, as this 1968 Jaguar E-Type Series 1.5 clearly is. It’s ready for reassembly here on eBay in Independence, Oregon with a $36,000 bid and the… more»
Jan 28, 2022 • For Sale • 14 Comments
1 of 101: 1989 Avanti Convertible
The Avanti was the iconic car built by Studebaker for 1963-64, during the financial decline of the storied automobile manufacturer. Over two model years, only about 4,600 Avanti’s saw the light of day. After Studebaker quit making cars in… more»
Jan 28, 2022 • For Sale • 10 Comments
4-Speed 4×4: 1991 Dodge Power Ram 250 SE
This 1991 Dodge Power Ram 250 SE 4×4 isn’t all dusty and dirty and it wasn’t pulled out of a barn in non-running condition. It is, however, one of the nicest vintage, original 4×4 pickups that we’ve seen in… more»
Jan 28, 2022 • For Sale • 35 Comments
Near Million Dollar 1961 Aston Martin DB4 On Craigslist!
It’s strange to see owners of cars valued at close to $1 million listing them for sale on craigslist, but I guess the $5 listing fee doesn’t matter much to them. This 1961 Aston Martin DB4 has been thoroughly… more»
Jan 28, 2022 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Dual Purpose Hauler: 1959 Volvo PV445 Duett
UPDATE – This interesting Volvo Wagon has been relisted, this time with better photos! We aren’t sure if it’s the same seller or a different one, but it’s been moved indoors and there are now photos of the interior…. more»
Jan 27, 2022 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Original 440 Six-Pack/4-Speed: 1969 Dodge Super Bee
It would be very easy to give this 1969 Dodge Super Bee little more than a passing glance when you look at its general appearance. However, to do so would be selling this classic short. Below that faded and… more»
