When we think of rare Porsches, it’s almost standard practice to envision a 911 or a factory race car. Rarely do we think of the humble 924, but it may be that with just 15 examples ever made, the… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Still In The Crate: Zero-Mile 2001 Yamaha YZ250
Being brand new and still in the crate sure seems to be making a difference in the bid price of this 2001 Yamaha YZ250. Having zero miles on a vehicle is pretty unusual, when you buy a brand-new vehicle… more»
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Unmolested 1965 Chevrolet Impala SS 396 with 29,000 Original Miles!
Chevrolet introduced its Fourth Generation Impala in 1965, and it proved a sales record-breaker. Over one million people scrambled to park one in their driveway, with some going the extra yard to order the SS 396 version. This is… more»
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Original Paint: 1970 Pontiac GTO
When contemplating a classic purchase, the cost is a serious consideration. Whether that is the actual purchase price or the expense involved in restoration, it is something that most buyers will keep in the back of their minds. Addressing… more»
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Car Museum Find: 1982 Talbot-Matra Murena
One of my favorite “types” of discoveries is a low-mileage, mothballed car from an obscure car museum. The museum doesn’t have to be completely off the radar, but a lot of the smaller ones are, unlike the Petersen and… more»
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No Reserve Survivor: 1975 Plymouth Gran Fury
The words “No Reserve” will always attract attention in a classic auction because it provides the possibility that someone could score themself a bargain on the right car. Such could be the case with this 1975 Plymouth Gran Fury…. more»
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Factory Hot Rod Truck: 1991 GMC Syclone
In the early 1990s, General Motors dabbled in the performance pickup truck market like Chrysler had done with the Dodge Lil Red Express in the 1970s. A one-year-only model, the 1991 GMC Syclone’s speed capabilities were on par with… more»
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Slant-Six Survivor: 1967 Plymouth Barracuda
The Ford Mustang usually gets credit for starting the “pony car” craze in 1964. But few remember that the Plymouth Barracuda beat the ‘Stang to market by a whole 17 days that April. The “Cuda” maintained its heritage with… more»
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BF Auction: 1981 Chevrolet Corvette
By the time 1981 dawned, the C3 Corvette had become a more refined package offering a comfortable and enjoyable driving experience. While early examples were uncompromising high-performance vehicles, the 1981 Corvette could serve admirably as a daily driver. This… more»
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One-Family Owned 1973 International 1210 Pickup
Adaptability was a key element for the International Light Line D-Series trucks, with a wider choice of wheelbase options available than any of its competitors at the time, plus buyers could even choose a chassis-only and transform it into… more»
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Wingho Spexter Speedster: 1981 Porsche 911 Targa
With enough time, money, and ambition, you can build pretty much any car you want. While it’s certainly popular to buy expensive things solely for the sake of buying expensive things, one could argue that true status comes from… more»
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1 of 251: 1968 Ford Mustang “High Country Special”
Ford, along with other domestic manufacturers, was known to offer special regional editions of some of their most popular cars. In the late 1960s, two of those were based on the Mustang, one the California Special, and the other… more»
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35K Miles: 1975 Pontiac Catalina
With just 2 prior owners and 35,772 miles on the odometer, this is what most people would consider a cream puff survivor! This 1975 Pontiac Catalina 2 door is located in New Baltimore, Michigan and is being sold by… more»
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BF Auction: 1985 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham d’Elegance
In a world where the pace of life seems to be increasing unrelentingly, many people find the idea of a relaxed escape impossible to resist. For some, that escape is into the experience offered by a classic car. A… more»
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First One Made! 1982 Lamborghini Countach LP5000S
Growing up in the 1980s, the Lamborghini Countach was the supercar of my dreams. In fact, I vividly remember attending my local county fair where I popped balloons with darts to win a small mirror etched with the image… more»
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Road Ready! 1987 Scamp 13’ Camper
Scamp Trailers has been in business for 50 years and produces several pull-behind campers from 13 to 19 feet in length. This 1987 edition looks almost like new, suggesting it has been gently used in the past 35 years…. more»
