By the late 1970s, true factory muscle cars were becoming rare, which makes this 1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass Hurst W-30 a particularly interesting find. Listed on craigslist with an asking price of $14,700, this car represents one of the final… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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4-Speed Droptop: 1962 Corvair Convertible
If I were selling this very pretty 1962 Corvair convertible with a desirable manual transmission on Craigslist near Seattle, I would go into detail about the complete restoration it has undergone. But this seller is terse, just telling us… more»
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Rare Cab-Over Survivor: 1961 REO COE Truck
Heavy trucks from the early 1960s don’t surface often, and when they do, most have lived hard working lives that leave them rough, incomplete, or heavily modified. This 1961 REO Cab Over, currently listed on Facebook Marketplace in Dunrobin,… more»
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Cheap Driver: 1999 Volkswagen New Beetle
The automotive world rode a retro wave in the 1990s, and Volkswagen was happy to come along for the ride. It released the New Beetle as a tribute to its global icon, and although it didn’t enjoy the enormous… more»
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27k Original Miles: 1994 Mitsubishi Eclipse
This 1994 Mitsubishi Eclipse may not be the most desirable classic on the planet, but that doesn’t mean that we should ignore it. This unmolested one-owner survivor has a genuine 27,000 miles on the clock, and the bulletproof mechanical… more»
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Nicest One Left? 1962 Plymouth Fury
In the 1960s, the Fury was the equivalent of the Chevrolet Impala and the Ford Galaxie. Come 1962, the car would be at a competitive disadvantage due to an ill-fated downsizing decision. The so-called “Plucked Chickens” were born on… more»
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Rebuilt 289: 1965 Ford Mustang Convertible
This 1965 Ford Mustang Convertible seems to tick many of the boxes that buyers seeking a driver-grade classic consider essential. From its rebuilt V8 to its extremely tidy appearance, there is much to like about this iconic pony car…. more»
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Best-Selling Car: 21K-Mile 1990 Ford Escort LX
Ok, that claim was from over 35 years ago. Most of us know that the Toyota Corolla is the top-selling car of all time with over 50 million sold (!), but at one time, the Ford Escort was hot… more»
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Badge-Engineered: 1976 Massey Whirlwind 340
Massey Ferguson is an agricultural company with several mergers and a history going back to 1847, but their line of snowmobiles may not be familiar to everyone. This 1976 Massey (Ferguson) Whirlwind 340 can be found here on Facebook… more»
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Dropped Square Body: 1977 Chevrolet Blazer
I feel that people look askance at the two-wheel-drive Chevy Blazer, and I’ve personally benefited from that. The first really nice daily driver that I bought on my own was a four-year-old, two-wheel-drive 2000 S10 Blazer. It only had… more»
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BF Exclusive: Four 1986 Heald Super Tryke STX
Carl Heald worked for a company with a somewhat similar name to his, Heath, an electronics company that made kits for building your own radios and similar things. The Heath company wanted to enter the recreational vehicle market and… more»
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1972 Arctic Cat Panther P303 Wankel And Cutter
Combining vintage snowmobiles and Wankel engines?! Win-win, at least for the unusual factor. I’m trying not to overdo the vintage snowmobile thing here, but this 1972 Arctic Cat Panther with a 303 Wankel engine and Arctic Cat Cutter was… more»
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1987 Ford F-350 XLT Lariat Crew Cab 4×4 4-Speed
At 20.5 feet in length, this Light Chestnut, 1987 Ford F-350 XLT Lariat 4×4 with a 460 V8 and 4-speed transmission is about as long as its description. There’s work to do, but what a great starting point. This… more»
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One-Year Wonder: 1982 Honda CX500TC Turbo
If you were of a certain age in the 1980s, you likely poked fun at the fads, or you jumped in with both feet and followed them. One of them was turbocharging almost anything and everything, including hairstyles and… more»
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Climb Every Mountain: 1971 Steyr-Puch Pinzgauer 710M
It is often said that when embarking on any off-road adventure, getting there is half the fun. This 1971 Steyr-Puch Pinzgauer 710M will not only provide an engaging motoring experience but also take its occupants to locations beyond those… more»
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Well Documented: 1990 Cadillac Brougham
For some enthusiasts, the difference between a good classic and a great one is the amount of original documentation included with the sale. If you share those feelings, this 1990 Cadillac Brougham could be the car for you. The… more»
