OK, I’ll admit it, I’m not a pickup truck guy. They are immensely popular, growing in stature over the last twenty years but they just don’t trip it for me. That said, I really appreciate an older model like… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Granny’s Grocery Getter: 1995 Chevrolet Caprice Wagon
Excuse me for making a trip down Nostalgia Lane, but coming from a family that had two station wagons in the driveway in the 50’s and 60’s, this big, beautiful behemoth just speaks to me. The days of full-sized,… more»
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Pristine M Edition: 1995 Mazda Miata
If you want to own a Mazda Miata that will always hold its value, let me present to you the best one to buy: this is a 1995 M-Edition Miata in very nice condition, and in addition to being… more»
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Hide-Away Hardtop! 1957 Ford Fairlane Skyliner
The Skyliner retractable hardtop was part of the 1957-59 Ford product lines. Marketed as the “Hide-Away Hardtop” the metal roof retracted into a space that would normally be allocated to the trunk. Though it saw more than 48,000 copies… more»
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11K-Mile 1986 Chrysler LeBaron Two-Door Coupe
A time capsule is a time capsule, whether it’s a Bugatti Royale or a Chrysler LeBaron. Nice is nice and it’s always fun to see vehicles that look like they just rolled out of the factory no matter if… more»
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No Reserve! 1989 Chevrolet Suburban 4X4 5.7 Liter V8, Rare Manual
This handsome beast, for sale on eBay, is a 1989 Chevrolet Suburban in good original condition. The bidding is up to $9499, and the vehicle can be driven away from Spokane, Washington. The Suburban’s roots go back to 1935… more»
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30k Mile Survivor? 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
Chevrolet introduced the Chevelle in 1964 as an intermediate to their compact Nova and the full-size Impala. Coincidentally, the cars had dimensions similar to the Chevies sold just a few years earlier (1956-57 Tri Fives). The second generation of… more»
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Nicest One Left? 50K-Mile 1979 Chrysler 300
I wonder if there are more Chrysler scholars than for any other make, they sure had some unusual naming conventions and rules. Is it an Imperial or a Chrysler Imperial? A Chrysler 300 letter car or a non-letter 300?… more»
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Canyon Sport: 1993 Dodge Ramcharger 4×4
Dodge offered Ramcharger buyers three trim levels for its final year of this model in the U.S. and Canada, and this one is the high-zoot Canyon Sport model. The seller has this great-looking 1993 Dodge Ramcharger Canyon Sport listed… more»
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45k Miles: 1977 Buick Skylark Custom
The Skylark was one of Buick’s most enduring nameplates representing several styles and types of automobiles. Its runs included 1953-54, 1961-72, and 1975-88. This 1977 Skylark Custom 2-door coupe was from its stint as a mid-to-late 1970s compact (a… more»
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24K Original Miles: 1986 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
It’s hard to find a collector car with under 30,000 original miles that doesn’t go for a healthy five-figure sum. The 1986 Chevrolet Corvette convertible shown here is a nicely preserved specimen with the rare and desirable manual transmission,… more»
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German Import Edition: 1985 TVR 280i
When I spied the listing for this 1985 TVR 280i, also known as the TVR Tasmin, I had forgotten that they still exist as a going concern, but according to their website, they’re still TVRing along. And even though… more»
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Texas Barn Find: 1970 Dodge Charger
Although it might not possess the cachet of an R/T, this 1970 Charger is a classic worthy of respect. It is an original and unmolested survivor that the previous owner parked in 1988. It recently emerged from hiding in… more»
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1 of 101: 2004 Ford Mustang Saleen S281-SC
The Saleen S281-SC was a collaboration between Ford Motor Co. and Saleen Automotive to build a limited number of Saleen-modified Mustang GTs in 2004. The car provided a combination of looks and performance that was a step above Ford’s… more»
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Update! 1975 AMC Matador Coupe Oleg Cassini
UPDATE – This 1975 AMC Matador Coupe Oleg Cassini edition is posted for sale again after recently being sold at a Mecum Auction last month. It’s now listed here on eBay in Lakeland, Florida, the current bid price is… more»
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Great Garage Find: 1970 Dodge Charger R/T
Although it sports a few minor and reversible changes, this 1970 Dodge Charger R/T is an unmolested and solid classic. It recently emerged from decades in storage, leaving a new owner to choose between retaining it as a survivor… more»
