In my opinion it is a little tacky to drive a muscle car without the hood installed, but in the case of this car, I might make an exception! You are looking at a real-deal vintage race car. This… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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19k Mile Survivor! 1968 Dodge Charger
The Dodge Charger – along with the rest of Chrysler’s B-bodied intermediates – was all new in 1968 and those changes would equate to an uptick in traffic in dealer showroom. This ’68 Charger apparently was owned by the… more»
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American Hot Hatch: 1986 Shelby Omni GLH-S
By the 1980s, Carroll Shelby had shifted his focus from modifying V8 Ford-powered cars to tweaking front-wheel-drive four-cylinder Chrysler products. One of the fruits of this collaboration was the 1984 Dodge Omni GLH (Goes Like Hell), which was a… more»
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40,000-mile Survivor! 1951 Studebaker Champion
Originally introduced for the 1939 model year, the Studebaker Champion was an exercise in the “lighter is better” school of thought. Coupled with the low base price it proved to be a sales success for the ailing company, and… more»
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Time Capsule? 1967 Ford Fairlane 500
It’s not often that you see a car worthy of the “time capsule” label, but this 1967 Fairlane 500 certainly is one. In the most popular model and body style of the Fairlane series that year, this car is… more»
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Beautiful Survivor! 1959 Edsel Villager Wagon
What is widely considered the biggest sales flop in automotive history, the Ford Edsel is now an iconic collector car and they are becoming highly collectible. This version is a Villager Wagon from 1959 and can be found here on… more»
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Road Runner Alternative? 1969 Mercury Cyclone CJ 428
When it comes to muscle cars, the Chevies, Pontiacs and Mopars seem to dominate the scene. But don’t forget that Mercury was in the mix, too, in the 1960s and theirs was called the Cyclone. If you wanted all-out… more»
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Only 1,865 Miles? 1971 Toyota Hilux Survivor
The Toyota Hilux was Toyota’s most successful global pickup truck. Known in America, after the first generation, simply as the “Toyota Truck,” it helped solidify Toyota’s reputation as producing reliable, simple, affordable, and practical vehicles. This first-generation model comes… more»
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Estate Find: “Batwing” 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible
Coming out of an estate sale is this beautiful black on black 1957 Bel Air convertible. It’s flanked by a stunning red and grey interior. Not a great deal of information is provided about the car other than it… more»
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Obscure Classic: 1988 Ford Mustang ASC McLaren
The ASC McLarens are one of the more unusual collector cars in my book, as they should be worth a boatload more on paper than they actually are. It’s based on one of the emerging collector car platforms in… more»
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Repaint Or Preserve? 1967 International Scout 800
We recently saw a 1973 International pickup that looks like it could be almost the fraternal twin to this 1967 International Scout 800. Maybe not a fraternal twin, but at least a close relative with the paint and wheels… more»
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One Of One? 1929 Cadillac Victoria Convertible Coupe
This 1929 Cadillac Victoria convertible coupe, also known as a Fleetwood model 3885, is a bit unusual in that it is believed to have been a test-fit model, according to the seller. And this Cadillac is no stranger to… more»
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Patina’d Survivor: 1985 Nissan 720 4×4
When it comes to old Japanese trucks, you best buy what you want now as it seems new collectors are catching onto these workhorses as being nifty weekend rigs that you can actually use. Of course, they’re not lighting… more»
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Saleen California Edition: 1990 Ford Mustang GT
Here’s one you don’t see every day: a so-called California Edition 1990 Ford Mustang GT, breathed on by Saleen but not given the full-bore Saleen treatment. At first, I thought this might be a scam or a misprint, but… more»
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Unrestored Survivor: 1967 COPO Corvette
How about a 1967 Corvette? How about a convertible with under 39,000 miles? How about an unrestored survivor, in almost pristine condition? Now, how about a car ordered special from the factory – a COPO (Central Office Production Order)… more»
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Well-Preserved Survivor: 1971 Ford F-100 Styleside 390
There are nothing but good things to say about this 1971 Ford F-100 Sport Custom Styleside pickup truck including the pictures provided and the well-written description in the seller’s listing. It’s being offered here on eBay with a current… more»
