This 1987 Toyota Xtracab pickup was already a dry California survivor when the seller got his hands on it, but then he took things a bit further and made an already tempting truck more desirable. The market for these… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Possible Daily Driver? 1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS
There’s no doubt that careful ownership shows. Take this 1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS as an example. The SS is an original and unrestored survivor, and its overall condition is mighty impressive. However, this is a classic that is… more»
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$240,000 When New: 1983 Dodge B300 Electric Van
Have you ever seen a Dodge B300 that once cost $240,000? Well, now you have. It’s hard to believe at first, until you learn the government was involved and then you’re almost surprised it didn’t cost $300,000. This was… more»
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Bathtub Bike: 1958 Triumph Twenty-One 3TA
Some period Triumph ads referred to the bathtub bodywork on this 1958 Triumph Twenty-One 3TA as “mudguarding” and it had to have been nice in an era without as many paved roads as there are today. The seller has… more»
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Original Steel: 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
Classic cars from the 1960s were famous for many things, including stunning looks and impressive performance. Many were also renowned for dissolving like a soluble aspirin at the merest suggestion of rain. It seems that few manufacturers were immune,… more»
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1 of 100? 1978 Dodge Dreamer RV Hauler
It’s no mystery that I’m a huge fan of unusual (oddball?) vehicles, the weirder and more obscure the better. If they’re even barely usable, even better! Well, maybe not that part, but I would have no real use for… more»
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No Reserve: 1970 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray
After thirty years in their care, the owners of this 1970 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray have decided that the time has come for it to find a new home. They are the car’s seconds owners, and the indications are that… more»
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43K Original Miles: 1990 Buick Riviera
There’s not much time left to bid on this survivor Buick Riviera that has just 43,000 miles from new and is offered up with no reserve. While not necessarily the high water mark for Buick’s famous nameplate, this generation… more»
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Hot Rod Shop Truck: 1954 Dodge Pickup
A non-enthusiast may be hard-pressed to tell the difference between a B-Series 1953 Dodge pickup and the C-Series 1954 model. Although there are many similar styling cues, the new truck was completely redesigned from the ground up. Starting at… more»
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One Year Only: 1972 Buick Skylark Sun Coupe
The Sun Coupe was a one-year-only option on the 1972 Skylark 350 Sport Coupe, with its manual-folding vinyl sunroof and special carpeting and badging. It was in addition to traditional convertibles that would be in their last year as… more»
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Rare 302/4-Speed: 1968 Mercury Cougar XR-7
The owner of this 1968 Mercury Cougar XR-7 describes its condition as jaw-dropping, and when you examine the supplied photos, it seems like a fair assessment. Its overall presentation is stunning, and its drivetrain configuration increases its overall desirability…. more»
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Loaded 4×4: 1981 Jeep J10 Thriftside
I noticed that this 1981 Jeep J10 4×4 pickup has a factory CB radio and I was hoping that it was a rare 10-4 edition with special graphics, but I don’t think it is. In any case, the seller… more»
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Rent-A-Racer: 1968 AMC AMX Hertz
Most performance car enthusiasts are aware of the program conducted by Hertz in the 1960s that was called Rent-A-Racer. People could wander off the street and drive away in some of the most desirable cars from the era. The… more»
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Same Owner 30 Years: 1983 AMC Eagle SX/4
There are a lot of small cars being made today but there aren’t many small two-door cars. I can’t think of a small two-door car with 4WD being made today but I’m sure there will be a few folks… more»
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Rare Dealer Special Edition: 1986 Toyota 4Runner
This 1986 Toyota 4Runner would be an impressive specimen all by itself, but the additional graphics, chrome plating, and interior enhancements tell you it’s more than just your everyday RN60 truck. The seller contends that the cosmetic upgrades were… more»
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Champagne Series Sportop: 1966 International Harvester Scout
The owner of this 1966 International Harvester Scout Champagne Series Sportop found the vehicle hidden away in an Arizona barn. It had been sitting since 2002, but he has revived it and returned the Scout to active duty. It… more»
