Traditional British sports cars retain a strong following in the classic scene due to their inherent design characteristics. Their engines may not be the most powerful on the planet, but they more than compensate for that by providing excellent… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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1985 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe 5-Speed Survivor
The styling difference between the eighth and ninth-generation Thunderbirds is almost like the difference between the Model T and Model A, although even more dramatic. I like the previous straight-edged T-Birds but this new design was sleek. The seller… more»
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Amazing Air-Cooled Sled: 1960 Trail-A-Sled
A lot of us who grew up in northern climates, those brave souls who have lived with snow for several months out of every year, have different names for vehicles that travel over snow. One that most of us… more»
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16K Original Miles: 1987 Porsche 930
$235,000 may seem like an insane amount of money to blow on a single car, but it’s business as usual for an air-cooled Porsche 911. Of course, this is a turbocharged 930 model with only 16,600 miles, so the… more»
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44 Years In A Barn: 1960 Dodge D100 Sweptline
This 1960 Dodge D100 is somewhat of a media star, at least in Granger, Indiana where it resides now. It has been used on at least three photo shoots, according to the seller, who has it listed here on… more»
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BF Auction: 1980 Honda C70 Deluxe
Few vehicles in motoring history can attribute at least part of their existence to a bowl of noodles. However, that is true for Honda’s iconic Super Cub and its derivatives. Although the company’s primary focus was producing an affordable… more»
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BF Auction: 1976 Triumph Spitfire
Triumph released the original Spitfire in 1962, with the car undergoing various running changes until the final vehicle rolled off the line in Canley, Coventry, England, in October 1980. During its illustrious career, an incredible 314,332 Spitfires found their… more»
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Cheap Wheels: 1984 Pontiac Sunbird For $1k
The Sunbird was a subcompact offered by Pontiac from 1976 to 1994. The second generation was built between 1982 and 1987. Using a front-wheel-drive platform, the automobile was available in multiple body styles, including convertibles like this drop-top from… more»
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Low Mileage, No Reserve: 1990 Ford Mustang LX Convertible
We love to complain about rising prices for cars we’d like to own, but if any car deserves its emerging collectible status, it is the Fox body Ford Mustang. These cars are overachievers in nearly every category. Want to… more»
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53k Original Miles: 1965 Buick Riviera
Sitting in this workshop is what I consider the best-looking personal luxury car ever built. It is a 1965 Buick Riviera, and I’ve always felt its styling oozes class. The seller purchased this classic a few years ago from… more»
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Wow Factor: 1977 Pontiac Grand Prix SJ
Some classic cars will blend into the background like an automotive chameleon, while others can’t help but boldly stand up to be noticed. It could be their styling, paint shade, interior trim, or overall condition. This 1977 Pontiac Grand… more»
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Groundbreaking Design: 1935 DeSoto Airflow
It is fair to say that during the early years of automotive design, manufacturers didn’t place much emphasis on aerodynamic efficiency. Until the 1930s, most cars featured the aero efficiency of your average barn…traveling sideways. However, Chrysler attempted to… more»
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Original Paint: 1965 Chevrolet Impala
Some classic survivors have enough positive attributes that it becomes difficult to determine which is their strongest. Such is the case with this 1965 Chevrolet Impala. Its presentation is impressive, it wears its original paint, and the odometer shows… more»
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Rugged Rare Rocky: 1990 Daihatsu Rocky SE 4×4
Daihatsu had a very short run in the U.S., having sold vehicles here for only six years in the late-1980s and early-1990s. They’re rare to see today, which doesn’t necessarily mean that they were bad vehicles, they just didn’t… more»
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Clipper Blue Survivor: 1949 MG TC
Sometimes, all it takes is a rare paint code to get you excited about a car you never cared about. While I understood the significance of the MG TC as it relates to its place in the world of… more»
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Amazing Survivor: 1950 Ford F1 Pickup
It is a harsh reality that most classic Pickups spent their lives as workhorses. They justified their existence by carting loads that left their share of scars and bruises. Occasionally, an exception to that rule appears, which seems to… more»
