I’m seeing more of the Wrangler-based Gladiator pickups on the roads these days. But this is where it all started 74 years ago. Willys-Overland introduced their new Jeep pickup truck in 1947 and it would go on to have… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
Oct 5, 2021 • For Sale • 22 Comments
44k Mile 1988 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe
This 1988 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe is equipped with a 5 speed manual transmission and turbocharged engine. We appreciate Rex sending it to us this week. The car is located in Longmont, Colorado which is just north of Boulder…. more»
Oct 5, 2021 • For Sale • 41 Comments
Aussie Muscle In The US: 2011 Holden HSV Maloo R8
Hindsight. It’s 20:20 vision. As I write this article, it strikes me that it is almost exactly four years to the day since the last passenger car rolled off an Australian production line. On October 20th, 2017, the Holden… more»
Oct 5, 2021 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Only 32k Miles? 1968 Chevelle Malibu
General Motors treated their mid-size cars to a redesign in 1968, including the Chevy Chevelle, then in its fifth year. This second-generation Malibu looks to be either a minimally used car at just 32,600 miles, or it’s been partially… more»
Oct 5, 2021 • For Sale • 38 Comments
Factory Air: 1973 Ford Pinto Station Wagon
When Lee Iacocca set the design parameters for what would become the Ford Pinto, he had some very specific characteristics in mind. He demanded that the car must weigh less than 2,000lbs and that its sticker price should be… more»
Oct 4, 2021 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Japanese Survivor: 1979 Plymouth Arrow Pickup
The Arrow was a Mitsubishi-built compact pickup that was sold by Plymouth dealers between 1979-81. In Japan, the truck was known initially as the Mitsubishi Forte and is still in production today, although the name and designs have changed… more»
Oct 4, 2021 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Simply Spotless: 1958 Ford Ranchero Custom
Vehicles like the Ford Ranchero represent an interesting compromise for the motoring public. They offer greater load-carrying capacity than you might expect to find in a sedan or station wagon but with greater comfort and refinement than most people… more»
Oct 4, 2021 • For Sale • 60 Comments
Best One Left? 1989 Yugo GV
This 1989 Yugo GV is a sad sight sitting in this workshop. It had been in hibernation for eighteen years before the current owner spotted it. He discovered that once he dug below the surface, this little gem was… more»
Oct 3, 2021 • For Sale • 2 Comments
Rare R Package: 1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata
It may seem harsh and even a bit controversial, but the reality is that as a concept, Mazda’s MX-5 Miata hardly broke any new ground when it was released. After all, manufacturers across the globe had been producing two-seat… more»
Oct 3, 2021 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Tidy Survivor: 1992 Ford Taurus SHO
The Collins Dictionary describes subtle as “not open or direct.” It seems that Ford took one look at this definition and proceeded to hurl their Collins into the nearest trash can when they released a V6 engine that they… more»
Oct 3, 2021 • For Sale • 10 Comments
2003 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra With Only 1,500 Miles!
When I looked at this 2003 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra, I struggled to hit upon its strongest attribute. I couldn’t decide whether it was its stunning paint, its aggressive good looks, its incredibly low odometer reading, or its V8… more»
Oct 3, 2021 • For Sale • 18 Comments
59k Original Miles! 1955 Chevrolet 210
Paperwork, such as old-school, black ballpoint pen handwritten on a piece of white paper might be passé to some folks, but it’s priceless when considering buying a 66-year-old car. And this 1955 Chevy 210 two-door sedan has a slew… more»
Oct 3, 2021 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Original V8: 1976 Ford Mustang II Ghia
Classic car enthusiasts are, on the whole, an understanding bunch of souls. They will forgive a car for a lack of performance if it is an object of unspeakable beauty. A classic can possess looks that will make small… more»
Oct 3, 2021 • For Sale • 30 Comments
15k Genuine Miles: 1974 GMC K2500 Pickup
There’s something quite cool about former firefighting appliances. Many children dream of one day becoming a firefighter, but gaining access to this exclusive club is extraordinarily difficult. Some fulfill their dreams as volunteers, while others let that dream fade… more»
Oct 3, 2021 • For Sale • 34 Comments
Old School Cool: 1980s Jaguar XK120Z
If your overwhelming desire is to park a 1952 Jaguar XK120 in your driveway, you need to have a wallet that contains at least $70,000 for that dream to come to fruition. Some alternatives are worth pondering, but this… more»
Oct 2, 2021 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Sleeper Potential? 1966 Chevrolet C10 Pickup
This 1966 Chevrolet C10 is a tidy and solid survivor that would make an excellent project build. It is also a bit of a sleeper because the owner has upgraded the engine and transmission to unleash plenty of additional… more»
