For decades, Australian motorsport has focused on sedan racing as its staple. Open-wheelers have never gained traction, except for the Australian Grand Prix and the Indycar round that used to run on Queensland’s Gold Coast. The premier category is… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Rare Rengade: 72K-Mile 1991 Jeep Wrangler
You may recall a few weeks back, I posted up a Jeep Wrangler Renegade survivor that the owner allowed me to post for sale. Truth be told, the number he was asking was a bit high, but I didn’t… more»
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Ex-Highway Patrol Car: 1974 Plymouth Fury 440
The number of vehicle registrations in North Carolina in the 1920s went from 150,000 at the beginning of the decade to over 500,000 in 1929, and as such, accidents and deaths were also rising. The state legislature established the… more»
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16-Mile Microcar! 1969 Subaru 360 Deluxe
You’ve come a long way, baby (baby = Subaru). From tiny acorns grow mighty oaks, and a million other phrases that can describe what a giant company Subaru has become from such humble and “unacceptable” beginnings. The seller has… more»
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Well Preserved: 1971 Chevrolet C10 Cheyenne
In today’s world, many of the pickup trucks sold are higher end models. Features such as heated seats, leather interior, and incredible sound systems are almost must haves to today’s truck buyer. This was not the case a few… more»
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Owned 50 Years: 1939 Harley-Davidson EL Knucklehead
I’ve been called a knucklehead more times than I care to remember, but I should be so lucky to be as cool, unique, tough, or valuable as this 1939 Harley-Davidson EL Knucklehead. The seller has this example listed here… more»
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One-of-One 1955 Michelotti Jaguar XK140 Coupe Project
Appearances can be deceiving. What looks like a mid-60s Maserati is instead a 1955 Jaguar XK140 Special Equipment Coupe with coachwork by Giovanni Michelotti in Italy. It’s a project now, for sale at Bonhams and set to be auctioned… more»
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Calling Clark Griswold! 1973 Ford LTD Country Squire
The County Squire was born out of the shift from wood-bodied to steel-bodied wagons in the early 1950s. And would remain part of the Ford lineup for 40 years. None were bigger than the LTD Country Squires of the… more»
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One Owner! 1963 Pontiac LeMans Convertible
The Pontiac Tempest arrived on the scene at the Paris Motor Show in 1960. Thanks to John DeLorean, the Tempest was both innovative and successful in its compact class. Motor Trend named it Car of the Year in 1961;… more»
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Original And Unrestored: 1969 Chevrolet Impala
For some enthusiasts, practicality is a major consideration when choosing a classic to park in their garage. For those with teenagers, they realize that accommodating their ever-lengthening legs in the back seats of some cars is impossible. However, vehicles… more»
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Two-Year Model: 1963 Mercury Meteor S-33
The Meteor was a Mercury nameplate borrowed for three years from Ford of Canada. In 1961, it was a full-size product offering before switching to a mid-size platform in 1962-63. For the latter, it was sold in parallel to… more»
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327 V8 Survivor: 1963 Chevrolet Impala SS
The Impala Super Sport was in its third year of production in 1963. After a slow start in 1961 as a muscle car (selling just 453 copies), the numbers ballooned to 99,311 in 1962 as Chevrolet changed the focus… more»
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Good Buy? 1976 Plymouth Fury Sport
Plymouth offered six different versions of their B-body Fury models, from four-door sedans to four-door wagons, and two two-door hardtop models, including this 1976 Plymouth Fury Sport. The seller has this example posted here on craigslist in Connellsville, Pennsylvania,… more»
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Car Lot Oddity: 1974 Saab Sonett III
Saabs have always been known for their handling in winter weather. Being from Sweden, a region not known for its cactuses has its advantages when it comes to engineering a vehicle that performs in the snow. In the sixties… more»
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50 Year Ownership: 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300SL
There are few European vehicles as iconic as the original Mercedes-Benz 300SL “Gullwing” coupe. There is no surprise that this car is listed with a million-dollar price tag, as it has been an immensely collectible model for years. Even… more»
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1964 Dodge A100 Forward Control Pickup
Chevrolet, Ford, Jeep, and Dodge all made cab-forward or forward-control pickups in this era, which one is your favorite? The seller has this first-year 1964 Dodge A100 pickup posted here on craigslist in, of all places, just northwest of… more»
