The Land Rovers I remember used to be Jeep-like vehicles – unlike the luxury SUVs you see today with that name on them. But you can still get one to go off-roading, but they aren’t cheap. It was almost… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
• For Sale • 26 Comments
Super Camper in Super Condition: 1978 Ford F-350
In the 70’s, Southern Comedian Jerry Clower was a spokesperson for a competitor brand of truck (Dodge) and referred to their fancier line of pickups as being “gussied up.” I think this two toned, one owner, low-mileage 1978 Ford… more»
• For Sale • 16 Comments
Restore or Preserve: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
It’s fascinating how a secret can gain a life of its own once the cat is out of the bag. Such is the case with the First Generation Camaro Z28. Only those “in the know” were aware of this… more»
• For Sale • 17 Comments
Military-Style “Thing”: 1972 Volkswagen Type 181
At first glance, this looks like a VW Thing sold in the U.S. in 1972 and 1973. But it’s a Type 181 or Kurierwagen that may have been built for military use in 1972. With its removable roof and… more»
• For Sale • 19 Comments
Spectacular Short-Bed! 1987 Ford F-150
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»
• For Sale • 13 Comments
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»
• For Sale • 20 Comments
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»
• For Sale • 36 Comments
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»
• For Sale • 28 Comments
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»
• For Sale • 17 Comments
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»
• For Sale • 13 Comments
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»
• For Sale • 18 Comments
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»
• For Sale • 10 Comments
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»
• For Sale • 30 Comments
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»
• For Sale • 8 Comments
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»
• For Sale • 10 Comments
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»
