What do you do with a school bus once it’s been retired? Back in the day, a group of hippies would have turned a bus like this into a love wagon, live in it, and travel around preaching peace… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Seldomly Seen: 1983 Plymouth Scamp GT
Among half cars/half pickups, what our friends down under refer to as a “ute”, there has been the Ford Ranchero, Chevrolet El Camino, Subaru Brat, VW Rabbit Sports Truck, Dodge Rampage, and the Plymouth Scamp. And the Scamp, though… more»
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Time Capsule: 1972 International Harvester Scout
Located in Vashon, Washington, this 1972 International Harvester Scout II has survived intact for 48 years. It is listed here on eBay with four days remaining in the auction. The current auction price is $5,601. The Scout II was… more»
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53k Miles? 1973 Dodge Challenger 340
While Plymouth was the first automaker to get into the pony car market (they beat Ford by 17 days), brother Dodge was the last. Dodge had been focusing their attention on the mid-size muscle market car with the Charger… more»
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Rare Comanche Edition: 1971 International Scout 800B
This 1971 International Scout is listed here on Craigslist for $26,500 and is claimed to be 1 of 1,500 built as a limited edition Comanche package. The vehicle is located in the San Francisco Bay area. The 800B Scout… more»
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Low Mileage Cummins: 1991 Dodge Ram 2500
If you were a betting man, it makes sense never to bet against the power of a Cummins diesel. It seems no matter the vintage, if it’s in anything approaching reasonable condition, bidders are going to jump all over… more»
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Desert Survivor: 1969 Buick Wildcat
The Wildcat started out as the Buick Invicta’s sport model in 1962, and soon replaced the Invicta in the line-up. By that time, the car had a whole range of body styles, like this 1969 Wildcat four-door sedan. You… more»
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Pampered Pop-Up: 1974 Toyota Hilux Chinook
The lure of the open road has never been more appealing for a lot of us than it is right now in this crazy year. Most of us thought that we would be content with staying close to home… more»
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Unlikely Survivor: 39k Mile 1977 Ford Pinto Wagon
When Ford introduced its new rear-wheel-drive, sub-compact Pinto for 1971, their tagline was The Little Carefree Car. It enjoyed a 10-year run that saw more than three million units built. And it was still selling decently when it gave… more»
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1967 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 4-Speed Convertible!
It is hard to find words beyond “simply stunning” to describe this 1967 Chevelle SS 396 Convertible. Wherever you look, you are confronted by spotless presentation, while the drivetrain package promises a potent motoring experience. The owner has decided… more»
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440 Six-Pack: 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T
If you were in the market for a new muscle car in the late 1960s or early 1970s, there is no doubt that you found yourself spoiled for choice. It seemed that every manufacturer wanted to join the arms… more»
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V8 Survivor: 1961 Studebaker Champ Pickup
Like American Motors, Studebaker always seemed to be in catch-up mode in the auto business. And that was true in the truck market, as well. Despite that the acquisition cost was low when new, Studebaker only sold about 6,600… more»
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Donated Survivor: 43k Mile 1979 Pontiac Bonneville
I continue to remain completely shocked by what ends up at the donation center for historic and vintage vehicles. This is an absolutely pristine 1979 Pontiac Bonneville, clearly loved by its elderly owners until their dying days, only to… more»
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Special Edition: 1990 Mini RSP
When the first Mini rolled off the production line in 1959, you can be pretty sure that its creators never envisaged that it would soldier on for as long as it did. The basic Mini underwent numerous upgrades over… more»
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Rust-Free Italian: 1972 Alfa Romeo Berlina 2.0
Even the most ardent supporters of classic Italian cars will admit that rust can be a significant problem. That’s where this 1972 Alfa Romeo Berlina is a breath of fresh air. It not only presents well, but the photos… more»
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1988 Honda CR-X Si With 8,750 Genuine Miles!
With emission regulations continuing to tighten during the 1980s, car manufacturers needed to think outside the box if they were going to provide drivers with anything even remotely resembling decent levels of performance. While American manufacturers worked to get… more»
