The right combination of letters and numbers can lift almost any classic a rung above its peers. That is the case with this 1978 Pontiac Trans Am, with its Build Sheet containing the codes W72 and WS6. That indicates… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Low-Mile Garage Find: 1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS
Models once considered genuine muscle cars were finding the going tough by the mid-1980s. The double whammy of tighter emission and safety regulations had sapped engine power while adding weight. As manufacturers delved into the black arts of fuel… more»
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BF Auction: 1980 Kawasaki KX250-A6
UPDATE – The seller of this beautiful Kawasaki has decided to lower their reserve significantly, so we are relisting it for them! Be sure to take another look at this rare find and don’t forget to cast your high… more»
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No Reserve Survivor: 1985 Toyota Supra
The MK2 Toyota Supra is perhaps one of the best expressions of the company’s ability to make a compelling sports model, along with capturing the high points of 1980s design. The Supra today is a highly collectible model across… more»
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Round Two: 1977 AMC Hornet With 21,000 Miles
Barn Finds journalist Scotty Gilberton covered this low-mileage 1977 AMC Hornet four-door sedan in February when it was listed on eBay. It’s now here on craigslist, with a price of $11,900 after failing to sell at a high bid of… more»
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No Reserve Twin Turbo: 1994 Mazda RX-7
Mazda has long been an innovator in the arena of automotive engineering. Its SKYACTIV-X engines are the first commercially available gasoline powerplants to utilize compression ignition. Although the jury is still out, it could prove a game-changer for internal… more»
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Almost Like New: 1988 Honda CRX HF
The CRX (aka CR-X) was a sporty, yet economical FWD small car sold by Honda in the U.S. between 1984 and 1991. It featured Kammback styling and was popular with youthful buyers who liked its combination of good performance… more»
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No Reserve: 1986 Ford F250 4×4 with 19k Original Miles!
It can sometimes be challenging to determine whether a classic is desirable or strikes a chord with potential buyers, but this 1986 Ford F250 4×4 leaves no doubts. It presents superbly as a low-mile survivor, and although it doesn’t… more»
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Low-Mile 1985 Ferrari Mondial Quattrovalvole Cabriolet
The Mondial had a rough start if considered from the perspective of Ferrari enthusiasts, who dissed the 2+2 V8 car from the beginning. But its sales performance wasn’t bad over its twelve-year production period – in excess of 6000… more»
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Nicest One Left? 1974 Mercury Comet
The 1970s Mercury Comet was a rebadged version of the popular Ford Maverick. But the Comet sold in far fewer numbers, perhaps one to every Maverick that Ford cranked out. This very nice 1974 edition of the Comet looks… more»
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Nascar-Inspired 1986 Pontiac Grand Prix Aerocoupe 2+2
GM had a racing problem in the 1980’s: The sleeker, more aerodynamic Ford Thunderbird was beating the squared-off, not-so-aerodynamic boxy styling of GM’s Grand Prix and Monte Carlo on the Nascar racing circuit. Solution: The Aeroocoupe. A limited-edition attempt… more»
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7-Up Edition: 1990 Ford Mustang 5.0 LX Convertible
With interest in the Fox body Mustang seeming to be in full swing these days, here’s an unusual variant that might leave some enthusiasts asking why, but others may find it charming and delightful, with one thing for sure… more»
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45k Mile Survivor: 1978 Pontiac Phoenix
The Phoenix was the nameplate successor to the Pontiac Ventura, a derivative of the Chevy Nova. Introduced in 1977, it employed rear-wheel-drive until a redesign in 1980 ushered in front-wheel-drive (as did Chevy with the ill-fated Citation). This 1978… more»
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Deluxe Two-Tone: 1989 GMC Suburban V2500
It’s to be expected that family haulers will take some abuse. Especially those that can perform other heavy-duty tasks well. Sometimes, however, we come across examples that have escaped the grips of their presumed pre-determined fate, like this 1989… more»
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Red and Ready: 1985 Dodge Ram 150
I recall a time (that doesn’t seem long ago) when classic trucks were an afterthought in the collector car world. Times have changed as popularity has grown with prices following suit, especially for clean, original examples. This 1985 Dodge… more»
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40k Mile V8: 1983 Buick LeSabre Limited
The LeSabre was one of Buick’s most endearing nameplates, featured on full-size automobiles from 1959 to 2005. Like other GM cars in its category, the LeSabre was downsized in 1977, yet would still be considered a big car by… more»
