The Gran Sport moniker has appeared on a variety of performance cars marketed by Buick. While most often associated with the mid-size Skylarks and Regals, the GS materialized again as a low-production, one-year option on the 1986 Century. Only… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Better Than Most? 1961 International Scout 80 4×4
In only two decades of production, International Harvester created a rugged, legendary, and dare I say iconic vehicle that’s still popular today. The seller has this 1961 International Scout 80 pickup-style 4×4 posted here on craigslist just southwest of… more»
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1987 Chevrolet El Camino SS Choo-Choo Custom
As a visual enhancement package rather than a performance package, the Choo Choo Customs company out of beautiful Chattanooga, Tennessee offered this package for the 1987 Chevrolet El Camino, some were original SS models and some were not. The… more»
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Many Possibilities: 1934 Ford Three-Window Coupe
Although this 1934 Ford three-window coupe project here on eBay in Owatonna, Minnesota is in overall good condition, with plenty of recent work to make it even better, the chances are it’s going to end up chopped and channeled,… more»
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Update: Rare And Cheap? 1981 Honda C70 Passport
UPDATE – This 1981 Honda C70 Passport is posted for sale again with a lowered asking price here on craigslist in Palmdale, California. The seller is now asking $695, $280 less than what it was listed for back in… more»
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Surviving Showcar: 1957 Chrysler Ghia Super Dart 400
Although many show and concept cars end their days in a crusher when they’ve served their useful purpose, some manage to avoid that fate. Those remaining often return to show duty or a museum, but this 1957 Chrysler Ghia… more»
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Museum Find: 1952 Jaguar XK120 Fixed-Head Coupe
If you’re like me, you don’t mind the idea of a classic car serving a stint in a museum. However, I prefer to see this as a short-term situation because most cars deserve to be driven and enjoyed as… more»
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Ready to Roll: 1934 Studebaker Dictator
It is often said that timing is everything, which was undoubtedly the case with the Studebaker Dictator. When the company introduced the badge in 1927, the name had no negative connotations. By the time they pensioned it off in… more»
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Rare Imported SUV: 1972 Suzuki LJ20V
The LJ20 was a small, Jeep-like Japanese vehicle that was seldom seen in the U.S. It came about as the result of an acquisition made by Suzuki in 1970. This 1972 edition appears to be a low-mileage survivor that… more»
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1965 Mercury Montclair Breezeway Z-Code 390 V8
The name for Mercury’s mid-level car in this era is said to be taken from a city close to the company’s new manufacturing plant in Mahwah, NJ. It’s a good thing they didn’t call this car a Yonkers. This… more»
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1-of-19: 1953 Chrysler Special by Ghia
For some people, the Ghia name is immediately associated with a luxury trim level of some domestic Ford models. However, there is more to Carrozzeria Ghia than a mere badge because it has designed and produced bodies for concept… more»
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45k Mile Survivor: 1973 Buick Centurion
The Centurion replaced the Wildcat in the full-size Buick line-up in 1971 and would have a short tenure at just three model years. Sandwiched between the LeSabre and Electra, the Centurion was the sporty big Buick. This 1973 example… more»
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1979 Pontiac Trans Am With 37 Genuine Miles!
I am not generally given to making bold or rash statements, but I’m willing to stick out my neck and state that I doubt you will ever find a better and more original example of the 1979 Pontiac Trans… more»
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Only Backs Up: 1962 Chrysler Imperial
The Imperial was part of the Chrysler portfolio from 1926 until its demise in 1993. For much of this time, it competed in the shadows of both Cadillac and Lincoln, usually ending up a distant third in sales. This… more»
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23K-Mile 1976 Buick LeSabre Custom Landau
Looking both elegant and sporty, this 1976 Buick LeSabre Custom Landau has fewer than 23,000 miles on it, which is amazing after so many decades. These low-mile cars seem to be coming out of the woodwork lately. The seller… more»
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Brawny Survivor: 1985 Dodge Ramcharger Royal SE 4X4
The Ramcharger was Dodge’s answer to Ford’s Bronco and Chevy’s Blazer. Introduced in 1974, this two-door SUV had a removable roof, four-wheel drive, and a variety of available engines. It sat on a slightly shorter wheelbase than the Ram… more»
