Do you remember seeing cartoon characters that have eyeballs that are on springs? You know, when the character spies something that really catches his attention, his eyeballs extend out and the slap back? Well, that’s what happened to me… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Levi’s Edition Survivor: 1976 Jeep CJ5 Renegade
Another day, another survivor Jeep CJ5. This 1976 CJ5 Renegade appears to be from the same Florida seller that had the gorgeous Golden Eagle for sale. So, somewhere in Florida, he’s finding some beautiful specimens of survivor Jeeps –… more»
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One Owner Mopar: 1972 Dodge Demon 340
When Plymouth introduced the Duster fastback in 1970, they had an instant hit on their hands, so it was no surprise that Dodge got a rebadged version called the Demon the next year. And you could have a Demon… more»
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Original Ambulance: 1959 Ford Courier Wagon
Today’s fire and rescue vehicles are so incredibly bland compared to what used to be available direct from the manufacturer. Now, I suppose that sentiment will change over time, especially as the modern-day Ford Explorer becomes a classic and… more»
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Wild Three-Wheeler: 1984 Trihawk 304
This is an unusual one even for me, a guy who loves unusual vehicles. It’s a three-wheeler and did I mention that a Citroen engine is powering the two front wheels? This 1984 Trihawk 304 can be found here… more»
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Dealer Display Truck: 1986 Chevrolet C10 Pickup
This 1986 Chevrolet C10 Silverado pickup is loaded with factory options, and that’s no accident: it was originally used by the selling dealer as a demonstrator of sorts, allowing shoppers to see the many ways they could gussy up… more»
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9k Original Miles: 1962 Harley-Davidson FLH Duo Glide
Sitting in this workshop is a 1962 Harley-Davidson FLH Duo Glide that has been part of the same family since it was new. It spent many years stored away, but the owner has returned it to a roadworthy state… more»
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Original Paint Survivor: 1977 Jeep CJ5 Golden Eagle
This 1977 Jeep CJ5 is a rare Golden Eagle edition that still wears many original details and retains most of the features that set this special edition apart. The Golden Eagle was perhaps most easily distinguished by its large… more»
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Less Than 8K Miles: 1992 Chevrolet Corvette
The C4 Chevrolet Corvette remains one of the better performance bargains out there, especially if you’re not inclined to stepping up to the big dollar purchase of a ZR1 or Grand Sport model. That means you can buy a… more»
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Showroom Find: 1970 Dodge Dart Swinger 340
In a sea of Road Runners, Chargers, and ‘Cudas, the Dodge Dart gets short shrift – how unfortunate! The 1967 redesign put the Dart on an entirely new plane and the ’68 GTS version with Mopar’s new 340 CI… more»
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Nicest One Left? 1987 Yugo GV
Like Rodney Dangerfield, the poor Yugo didn’t get much respect. Offered in the U.S. from 1985-92, this Yugoslavian-built car developed a reputation for suspect quality and reliability, yet more than 141,600 of them were sold. Survival rates are low… more»
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43k Mile Survivor: 1971 Buick Riviera GS 455
Purchased new in April 1971 by Mr. Ogawa, Sr., and then passed down to his son, Mr. Ogawa, Jr. this 43K mile ’71 Buick Riviera GS is now on the market. This beautiful boattail Riviera has always called SoCal… more»
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27k Mile Time Capsule: 1987 Ford Thunderbird LX
800 miles a year isn’t a lot of time behind the wheel, especially when it’s spent in as comfortable of a road trip car as this 1987 Ford Thunderbird LX is. This red jewel has only racked up a… more»
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1968 Chevrolet Corvette 327 4-Speed
The world was an exciting place to be in 1968. On the negative side, Formula 1 lost the great Jim Clark. From a positive perspective, Bobby Unser scored a win at Indianapolis. The Green Bay Packers won Super Bowl… more»
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Rust-Free Classic: 1967 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible
If you want to make the right impression with a classic convertible, parking it beside the ocean on a sunny day is a pretty good place to start. It helps if the car in question is a bit of… more»
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304 V8-Powered 1972 Jeep Commando 4×4
The end was near for the Commando but it received a refreshed look and more room for bigger and longer engines for the 1971 model year shortly after Kaiser was bought by AMC. The makeover didn’t go over too… more»
