Among the variety of Carroll Shelby-blessed Turbo Mopars from the 1980s, there’s one model for me that stands alone and that is the Shelby Lancer. This is perhaps the model that shows up for sale the least frequently, and… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Nicest One Left? 1978 Dodge Magnum XE
With almost 50,000 of them having been made in the first of only two years of production, when was the last time you’ve seen a 1978 Dodge Magnum XE? I mean, other than here on Barn Finds?… The seller… more»
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Spotless Hi-Po: 1965 Ford Mustang GT 2+2
It would be fair to think that every classic car enthusiast has compiled a list of vehicles they would park in their ultimate garage. The list could be brief, but a few could be the length of a short… more»
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37K Original Miles: 1993 Audi 100 CS
This 1993 Audi 100 CS is a fairly ordinary car by almost every measure, except for one: you don’t see them in this sort of condition anymore. Essentially from an era when Audi was still emerging from the “unintended… more»
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1952 Mercedes-Benz 170 DS Diesel Is A Dusty Survivor
Listed here on Craigslist in Albuquerque, New Mexico with an asking of $25,000, is this rare and dust-covered 1952 Mercedes-Benz 170 DS. It’s been sitting a long time, but always indoors. Yes, it’s a 1952—like the Volvo 544, it… more»
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No Reserve Survivor: 1980 Ford Thunderbird
This 1980 Ford Thunderbird could leave many enthusiasts in a quandary. That’s not because it is a bad car, but because it will have some debating what its most significant attribute is. It is a one-owner vehicle, meaning it… more»
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1-of-33: 1978 Holden Torana A9X Hatchback
The Australian muscle car scene marches to a different drummer than the United States. Lower sales volumes and import duties meant that local manufacturers utilized standard passenger car bodies married to the most powerful engine in their local armory…. more»
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Low-Mile Original: 1974 Triumph TR6
Triumph made an unusual prototype in 1964, dubbed the Fury. It was the only unibody car Triumph had built to that date. In a sense, Triumph created its own fork in the road: would it go down a new… more»
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54K Original Miles: 1982 Toyota Celica Supra
The second-generation Toyota Supra was one of the more impressive cars to emerge from the early 1980s. The first run of the Supra was a different sort of car, focused on more of the popular “personal luxury coupe” style… more»
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One-Owner Survivor: 1973 Plymouth Duster
There are various reasons why a person will purchase a particular car. They can range from practical to aspiration, but it is less common that they will hand over the cash simply because they like the paint color. That… more»
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Go Anywhere: 1969 Rokon Trail-Breaker 2×2
Unlike a modern SUV, this 1969 Rokon Trail-Breaker 2×2 doesn’t have a heated seat and skinny caramel latte holder, but I’d put money on it going offroad to more places than almost any four-wheel 4×4. The seller has it… more»
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All Original Carrera: 1985 Porsche 911
When it comes to selling an air-cooled Porsche 911 these days, the need to present the subject car in the best light positive has become increasingly important. For a while there, you could throw up a ratty 911 and… more»
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85k Mile Survivor: 1983 Dodge Charger
You’ve really got to give the Dodge team credit for keeping different incarnations of the Charger relevant to what buyers were looking for during their time periods. After the muscle car craze of the sixties and early seventies passed,… more»
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1 of 47 Built: 1988 Excalibur Touring Sedan
“For the man or woman who wants a fun machine with antique class.” That’s how Excalibur positioned their “Contemporary Classic” automobiles back in the 70’s and 80’s that offered classic 1920’s/1930’s looks along with modern reliability. They weren’t cheap,… more»
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Best One Left? 1995 Jeep Wrangler Sahara
The YJ series of the Jeep Wrangler strikes me as one that’s poised for a continuing rise in value over the next few years. This era represented a classic styling period for the classic Wrangler, enhanced by several special… more»
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67k Original Miles: 1968 Dodge Charger
Known ownership histories are always desirable with classic cars, but some take that trait to a higher level. Such is the case with this beautiful 1968 Dodge Charger. The current owner has been its custodian since the 1970s, and… more»
