We’re told never to judge a book by its cover, which seems to be true with this 1989 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z. It was a sad sight when it emerged from a hiding place it may have occupied for many… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Fresh Paint: 1988 Jeep Grand Wagoneer
The 1988 Jeep Grand Wagoneer offers its owner commendable versatility. It is happy cruising effortlessly on the open road, although it easily tackles rough terrain. This one is a gem and presents well following a recent repaint. It has… more»
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Recent Acquisition: 1988 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe
This 1988 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe is a nicely presented drive that the seller claims is fully dialed in and ready for regular use. He bought it not all that long ago on a popular auction site where he… more»
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1989 Camaro IROC-Z: What’s the Value, Collectors?
Did everyone’s 1970s Camaro just get more valuable now that there’s one of the next generation, a 1989 Camaro IROC-Z, casting a big-money shadow backwards, since it’s priced in the mid-40s? I’m sure some people hope so, but let’s… more»
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1957 Dodge Custom Royal Lancer With 36K Miles
Optimism! That’s the one word that I would use to describe this 1957 Dodge Royal Lancer hardtop. Actually, many domestic marques expressed a similar outlook – an unbridled existence, free of government interference/regulation with all of the emission control… more»
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Amazing Original Finish Porsche: 1968 Porsche 912
It is no secret that early Porsche prices have reached the stratosphere. 356s and 911s are selling in the six digits with regularity. What about the four-cylinder 912s? Have prices for pristine lesser Porsches also pushed past the plateau… more»
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Simple Fix? 1979 Fiat Brava
Known by many as the Fiat 131, Fiat renamed what was arguably one of their better cars the Brava and Super Brava in 1978 for the U.S. market, but settled back down to just the Brava moniker from 1979… more»
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Air-Cooled Project: 1965 Chevrolet Corvair Monza
For U.S.-built cars at the time, the Chevy Corvair was probably the most unorthodox. Like the VW Beetle it was targeting, the automobile employed a rear-mounted, air-cooled engine. It was a popular car (for a time), but interest wound… more»
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Fabulous Mid-Century Century: 1957 Buick
This! This is what a Buick was all about, so many years ago. I don’t know what Buick really makes today or why they’re even still in existence. To my eyes, most of their models, today, look like pigs,… more»
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79K Mile Survivor: 1987 Chevrolet Suburban 2500
While large, truck-based SUVs have moved upmarket into luxury territory in today’s marketplace, there was a time when they were considered to be a job site-rated truck that pull double duty as a family hauler. Chevrolet’s “Square Body” Suburbans… more»
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Cheap Three-Wheeler: 1982 Honda ATC110
The three-wheeled ATC is such a small vehicle and yet they’re so scary for so many people. It’s not like there isn’t a good reason for their reputation, which is at least partially due to rider inexperience, overconfidence, and… more»
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No Reserve Stunner: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am
Some classics can’t help but attract attention, which is the case with this 1979 Pontiac Trans Am. From its shining paint to its sparkling wheels and T-Top, it seems to have something for everyone. Its few flaws are minor… more»
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One Owner 1989 Isuzu Trooper II
Isuzu was in the US long before the Trooper hit our shores. The company entered a joint venture agreement with General Motors in 1971 and just about immediately, Isuzu-built Chevy Luv trucks began plying our roads. After a decade… more»
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Tidy Survivor: 1987 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS Aerocoupe
Aerodynamics is the black art of motorsport, with teams in categories like Formula 1 spending millions of dollars to squeeze every millisecond out of their machinery. Virtually every racing category follows the same process to some extent, including NASCAR…. more»
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Low Mileage 5-Speed: 1986 Ford Tempo
At what point does a once-unloved model become so obscure that you begin to notice any example that still turns up in running, driving condition? For me, the Ford Tempo is one of those cars that used to be… more»
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Update: 1-Owner Rust-Free 1979 Mazda 626
UPDATE – This 1979 Mazda 626 is for sale again a whopping five four years after being shown here back in April of 2018. Ahhh… 2018, remember that era? What I wouldn’t give to go back to those days…. more»
