This truck has a nice step-in height for me, but I’m a bit on the tall and lanky side. Ford didn’t officially use the term Highboy for its F-250 4x4s built between 1967 and 1977 or so, but it’s… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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327 V8-Powered 1966 Jeep Gladiator J-3000 4×4
Are those patch panels on each side of the Townside bed on this 1966 Jeep Gladiator J-3000 4×4 pickup? It’s hard to tell, but it almost looks like there’s a keyhole on the top of each one and two… more»
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Fastback Fun! 1965 Ford Mustang
From its introduction in April 1964, the Ford Mustang would become the hottest new car of the mid-1960s. They would sell nearly 1.3 million copies by the time the books closed on the 1966 model year. The seller’s nice… more»
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Split Window Barn Find: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette
Decisions, decisions. Imagine for one moment that you were the person who discovered this 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split Window Coupe hidden away in a barn. You’ve performed a mechanical revival, returning the car to a roadworthy state. That begs… more»
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T-Bird Power: 1957 Ford Fairlane 500
The 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 perfectly captures the optimistic, tailfin-styled swagger of postwar America, and this two-tone example listed here on Craigslist in Albany, Oregon is a great mix of ready-to-drive and ready-to-tinker. Finished in yellow and white with… more»
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Big Block Beauty: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
The 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air remains one of the most recognized shapes in American automotive history, and this black hardtop offers a mix of finished and to-be-finished that could be perfect for the right buyer. The seller notes there’s… more»
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No Rust! 58K-Mile 1976 Ford Thunderbird 460
Coming in almost 20 inches longer than the previous T-Birds, the sixth-generation cars came along just as gas prices went out of control, and/or you couldn’t get gas unless you had a connection or didn’t mind waiting in line… more»
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Rare Blue 1986 Ford Mustang SVO Turbo
The impact of color choice on enthusiast vehicles is a well-documented driver of value, especially on performance and high-end luxury vehicles. It matters less as the vehicle in question becomes more commonplace, but it’s still an easy way to… more»
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Triple-Black Treat: No Reserve 1971 Pontiac GTO
If you compiled a list of iconic American classics, Pontiac’s GTO, in some form, would make the grade. The GTO defined the muscle car sector, and they remain as popular now as at any time in automotive history. This… more»
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Sturgis, Here I Come! 1970 Honda QA50 K0
What better time to talk about a tiny, 86-pound, 49-cc mini-motorcycle made in Japan than during Sturgis Week?! I would love to ride this down Main Street in Sturgis, for about 0.01 seconds before I take a 2×4 to… more»
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Stunning Survivor: 1956 Lincoln Premiere Hardtop Coupe
Although the practice of producing concept cars isn’t as prevalent as it once was, Lincoln drew inspiration for the 1956 Premiere from the Futura, a car that would go on to become renowned as the Batmobile in the 1960s… more»
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Small-Town Hero: 1935 Chevrolet Tow Truck
Some vehicles carry more than just mechanical history, they hold the stories of the communities they served. This 1935 Chevrolet tow truck, now offered here on eBay, is one such machine. Once a working rig for Lost Springs Garage… more»
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Fun Driver: 1969 Chevrolet Nova SS 350 4-Speed
Although originally conceived as an affordable compact, the Chevrolet Nova had developed muscle credentials by the time this SS rolled off the line in 1969. Apart from the wheels, this classic is a genuine survivor featuring all of its… more»
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King of the Hill: 1991 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1
The early ‘90s Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1 still holds a special place in Corvette history, and this 1991 example brings the full package: 6-speed manual, black-on-black color scheme, and the legendary LT5 engine. Showing 76,000 miles, it’s offered here on… more»
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Fine 4.9: 1981 Ford F-100 Flareside 3-Speed
I love the license plate on this 1981 Ford F-100 Flareside pickup: “Fine 4.9”, relating to the fine 4.9-liter/300-cu.in. inline-six, a rock-solid engine if there ever was one. It appears that there’s been some sort of touch-up paint on… more»
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Wonder Wagon: 1965 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser
Long before SUVs roamed the suburbs, family haulers like the Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser ruled the road. This 1965 example, listed here on craigslist in Seattle, is a well-used and well-loved long-roof with a story to tell. The current owner… more»
