‘Born from Jets’ is a very compelling line for a car brand, and one which had led the brand advertising for years until its untimely demise a few years ago. And this heritage is nowhere more clear than the… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Grandma Cruiser: 1988 Chevrolet Caprice
This 1988 Chevrolet Caprice is one of those cars that just makes perfect sense to pick up as a hobby vehicle or weekend cruiser. It looks to be in the sort of condition that just screams “grandma owned” and… more»
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2WD Survivor: 1987 Toyota Pickup Deluxe
The two-wheel drive Toyota pickup (or any pickup, really) is a generally unloved space in the vintage truck market. We all know the hot ticket to find slumbering away in a small garage on the outskirts of town is… more»
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142 Miles from New: 1991 Peugeot 309 GTI
Every now and again, you come upon a low-mileage time capsule that doesn’t make much sense. In Europe, the Peugeot 205 GTI was one of the most iconic hot hatches, right up there with our own Volkswagen GTI and… more»
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Back to the Future: 1934 Morgan MX4 Super Sports
Q: What’s the difference between an old Morgan and a new Morgan? A: Not much. The company is the OG (‘Original Gangster’ as today’s young people say about cool old things) of the car world. So forget for a… more»
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A 20K Mile Time Machine: 1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
In a world awash with SUVs and trucks, the personal luxury coupe has become an endangered species. Automakers sold these plush cruisers by the hundreds of thousands through mainly the seventies and eighties. Yet when this type of vehicle… more»
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Barn Find Project Porsche: 1983 Porsche 944
Who’s up for a project Porsche? Anyone? Hello? The Porsche 944 came after the 924 and front-engine, water-cooled Porsches were never too popular with the dyed-in-the-wool 911 fans but they were mostly good cars, fun to drive, and fairly… more»
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Moving Upscale: 1966 AMC Ambassador DPL
The Ambassador was American Motors’ top-of-the-line automobile from 1957 through 1974. This was in the aftermath of the merger between Nash and Hudson. While AMC had focused on economy cars in the 1950s and early 1960s, their focus changed… more»
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Aristocrat of Barn Finds: 1962 Ferrari 250 GT Pininfarina Cabriolet
In the late 1950s, Enzo Ferrari had established a history of producing handfuls of beautiful GTs including the Europa, the Ellena, and the California Spyder. But these cars sold tens of examples. Ferrari needed something that would sell in… more»
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John Wayne Slept Here? 1975 Blue Bird Wanderlodge
Load ’em up, Pilgrim… in my best cheesy lounge act voice attempting to do a John Wayne impression. Celebrity ownership isn’t exactly the case here as this 1975 Blue Bird Wanderlodge FC-35 wasn’t directly owned by John Wayne, but… more»
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Very Tidy 1946 Dodge Business Coupe in Florida
Somebody might get quite a bargain here. You find this classic here on eBay in Williston, Florida that is a very tidy and reportedly running 1946 Dodge business coupe. The paint is faded, but there seems to be little… more»
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Baby Blue Oval: 1957 Volkswagen Beetle
This pretty little oval window Volkswagen Beetle is getting near its Buy-It-Now price with bidding cresting $15,000 and a purchase price of $21,000. The seller is short on the details but the Bug appears to be in very tidy… more»
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Original Cruiser: 1941 Ford Deluxe Coupe
While there is nothing wrong with owning any classic car in showroom condition, some enthusiasts find imperfect vehicles hard to resist. If you are one of those individuals, this 1941 Ford Deluxe Coupe will undoubtedly turn your head. It… more»
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27K Original Miles: 1983 Zimmer Golden Spirit
The Zimmer Golden Spirit remains one of those creations you still can’t quite understand why it exists. I know, there’s an ass for every seat, and I have owned plenty of vehicles very few people understand. But the neoclassical… more»
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Italian Luxury: 1928 Fiat 520 Torpedo
Although a brand like Fiat has had a chequered past, especially with the mid-1970s to 1990s doldrum of some truly poor cars in both design and construction, they do have a long and illustrious history and still produce some… more»
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Recently Revived: 1981 Mercedes-Benz 500 SEL AMG
I rarely have the opportunity to write about the same car twice, but that is the case with this 1981 Mercedes-Benz 500 SEL AMG. We previously featured it in 2020, and, at that stage, it hadn’t run for years…. more»
