Junior Johnson is frequently cited as the fellow who said that if you want to make a small fortune in racing, start with a large one. Big-time racing has always been a money thing. Thanks to the power of… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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10k Original Miles: 1990 Citroen XM
Update 5/11/23 – This Citroen has been relisted here on eBay with no reserve! From 4/5/23 – As I examined the supplied photos of this 1990 XM, I wondered whether any manufacturer has pushed the boundaries to the extent… more»
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One-Owner Half-Ton: 1966 Ford F-100
From its inception after World War II, the Ford F-Series of pickups would eventually become the best-selling truck on the market. And even outsold many popular brands of automobiles. The seller’s 1966 edition of the beginner F-100 (aka F100)… more»
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Ossi Blue Beauty: 1969 Porsche 912
When it comes to buying a collector car, most enthusiasts love to see a long but quiet history. One-owner cars are extremely sought-after, but the next best thing is a vehicle that’s at least been with one caretaker for… more»
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4X4 Survivor: 1983 Toyota Hilux SR5
The Hilux was the forerunner of Toyota pickups of today, dating back to 1968. In the 1980s, they would garner sales momentum in the U.S. as the demand for smaller trucks was emerging. This 1983 edition which is an… more»
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Turbo and T-Tops: 1986 Buick Regal T-Type
When it came to turbocharged muscle cars of the 1980s, Buick had the market covered in spade with no less than four offerings. The most well-known today was the Regal-based Grand National (1982-87), but there was also the Turbo… more»
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3K Original Miles: 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser Pickup
When we see the former fire trucks from Japan show up for sale, there’s one feature that’s sometimes hard to get your head around: the bright red paint job and never-used hose attachments. Do you really want to drive… more»
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1988 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS With Only 8k Miles!
The end of the line is one way to describe this fourth-gen 1988 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Super Sport (SS). Oh, it continued on in later years but the rear-wheel drive version was gone for good. This edition of the… more»
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Bargain Buy? 1970 Chevrolet Corvette
“Buy a Corvette and you buy a piece of tomorrow” read the 1970 Chevrolet Corvette brochure. Although not literal, that philosophical waxing from 53 years ago almost feels prophetic — in this case, anyway — as this example has… more»
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Future Find: 6k Mile 2006 Dodge Viper SRT-10
While we tend to get nostalgic about the first-generation Dodge Viper, the third-generation model doesn’t get nearly as much love. I’m not saying we don’t know as enthusiasts that this is a formidable performance car; it’s more that it’s… more»
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Highly Original! 1965 Chevrolet Corvette
Boasting original drivetrain, carpet, seat covers, original date-coded glass, carburetor, original paint and more, this Corvette may not be all original, but it’s a running, driving survivor. Some new parts have kept this 1965 Chevrolet Corvette coupe on the… more»
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Last of the Line: 1958 Packard
The 1958 model year was the swan song for the Packard brand. After the merger with Studebaker in 1954, the marque would morph into rebadged Studebakers after 1956 to cut costs. These “Packardbakers” were not well-received by Packard dealers… more»
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British Underdog: 1973 Jensen-Healey Roadster
As the decade of the 1960s closed, Donald Healey was seeking a new venture – one aimed particularly at generating a replacement for the Austin Healey 3000. Kjell Qvale, a prominent US car dealer, also wanted a new car… more»
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No Reserve Driver: 1981 DMC DeLorean
There is a critical difference between the DMC DeLorean and the Back to the Future movie franchise; At no point did the movie series threaten to send its creators bankrupt. The story of the car’s manufacturer was entirely different,… more»
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1967 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona Prototype!
We’ve all seen situations where an owner has described their classic car as a unicorn, and some claims are more credible than others. It is a tag that this 1967 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona could rightly claim because this… more»
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1987 Ford Mustang LX Notchback With Only 8k Miles!
Some classics are so beautifully preserved that they wouldn’t look out of place today on the showroom floor from which they rolled decades before. Such is the case with this 1987 Ford Mustang LX. It is an immaculate classic,… more»
