As with most new vehicles of almost any type, with each new generation and redesign, things get bigger, wider, heavier, and more complicated. There aren’t many simple vehicles for sale in showrooms anymore, but for those of us who… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Ready For The Road: 1973 Dodge B100 Camper
This 1973 Dodge B100 camper van isn’t an actual factory camper van, but that doesn’t take away from the dream of hitting the open road for a lot of us. The seller has this homemade custom camper van posted… more»
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Four-Door Exotic: 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda
This 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda – affectionately known as the “Ant Eater” – is one of the more curious automotive exotics made in the last few decades. Originally ostracized for its odd looks and numerous reliability failings, it has… more»
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BF Auction: 15k Mile 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass S Colonnade
UPDATE – Additional photos have been added to the listing, so be sure to take a look at them in the gallery below. All enthusiasts dream of one day finding a classic with a known ownership history and an… more»
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Colonnade Survivor: 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
The Monte Carlo was Chevy’s entrant into the personal luxury car field beginning in 1970. It was redesigned in 1973 (along with all of GM’s mid-size autos) and would buck industry trends in sales during the fuel crisis of… more»
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Forty Year Ownership: 1973 Saab Sonett III
The Saab Sonett has quirky, tangled roots. In the mid-1950s, engineer Rolf Mellde proposed a sports car to his employer, teasing Saab with the idea of entering the European racing circuit. But with the company fully engaged in making… more»
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No Reserve: 1980 Jeep CJ-7 Golden Eagle
Picking a vehicle that defines the off-roader is challenging. The British will mount a strong case for the Land Rover, while the Japanese will put forward the Toyota Land Cruiser as a worthy candidate. However, the Jeep “CJ Series”… more»
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Beautiful 1979 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 With 58k Original Miles
We always appreciate our readers’ input, whether via article comments or vehicle referrals. Therefore, I must say a big thank you to Barn Finder PRA4SNW for spotting this 1979 Camaro Z28, and I must agree with the seller’s single-word… more»
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327/4-Speed: 1966 Chevrolet Corvette With 45k Original Miles
When a seller lists a car for sale and says that the pictures speak for themselves but don’t do it justice, you know you are dealing with something special. That appears to be the case with this 1966 Corvette… more»
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Fly In-Drive Home! 1982 Mercedes 300 CD
“This is an absolutely beautiful Mercedes Diesel 2-door coupe” so opines the seller of this 1982 300 CD two-door hardtop. Oh yeah, it’s a looker, these two-door models possess some of Mercedes’ finest styling cues. The “D” part of… more»
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Clean Sport Truck: 1986 Nissan 720 King Cab
Light-duty, two-wheel-drive pickup trucks are a sleepy segment in the enthusiast vehicle marketplace. They don’t exactly meet the definition of “high utility” like a traditional 4WD pickup would, and most of them were used in fairly crude fashions, from… more»
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Affordable Driving Project: 1974 AM Hornet Hatchback
Enthusiasts always welcome affordable project candidates, and their attraction grows if they run and drive well. This 1974 AMC Hornet Hatchback ticks those boxes, and the fact it appears rock-solid adds to its appeal. It will almost certainly never… more»
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One Family Owned: 1987 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS Aerocoupe With 34k Original Miles
Classic cars from the 1980s have developed a strong following in the current market as a new generation of enthusiasts view them as a potentially affordable entry-level proposition. The lack of outright performance that many offer seems only a… more»
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No Reserve 4X4: 1985 AMC Eagle
Today, we never think twice when we hear “crossover” – the phrase that describes a utility vehicle on a car platform. But in the 1970s, crossovers didn’t exist and that’s one reason American Motors’ Eagle series was a sensation,… more»
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One Owner: 1982 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 Pace Car Edition
Few honors are more coveted by American car manufacturers than to have one of their models selected as the Official Pace Car for the Indianapolis 500. The roll call of the chosen is long, with the Chevrolet Camaro picked… more»
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53k Original Miles: 1988 Ford Mustang GT
There has long been debate about when that miserable period known as The Malaise Era ended. Some point to the 1990s, while others believe that evolving automotive technology produced light at the end of the tunnel by the second… more»
