It has been almost eight years since the world lost Carroll Shelby, but the impact that he had on a wide variety of vehicles will live forever. One example is this 1989 Dodge Shelby Dakota pickup that is listed… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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58K Miles? 1967 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser
With only two kids in our family, my parents never owned a station wagon, there was just no need for a car with that much room. My first car was a tiny station wagon but one of these days… more»
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Unrestored Survivor: 1979 Toyota SR5 Pickup
This 1979 Toyota SR5 pickup is an impressive original-paint survivor with 115,000 miles on the clock. That’s not exactly low by collector car standards, which makes its condition all the more impressive. The Toyota is configured just the way… more»
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Turbo Diesel Survivor: 1981 Mercedes-Benz 300SD
This 1981 Mercedes 300SD is awaiting a new owner and is currently in Oakdale California. Showing 342,889 miles on the clock, this “{tank of a sedan” is offered here on eBay with a $1,500 Buy It Now price. Powering the… more»
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Big Fin Survivor: 1959 Cadillac Coupe DeVille
Pink Cadillac? Not quite, Wood Rose to be exact. This car is far from perfect, but the 1959 Cadillac Coupe de Ville is a perfect car. With huge tail fins, bullet style taillights and plenty of chrome this car… more»
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Well-Documented: 1971 Chevrolet Nova V8
An old car with a little documentation around its origins is always exciting to find. It doesn’t need to be a rare or high-value performance model and it doesn’t need to be celebrity-owned either. Just a little evidence regarding… more»
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Owned By One Family: 1977 Ford F-150 Ranger
This is one incredible truck and it has been owned by the same family since new. It’s hard to argue with the condition and who doesn’t like a black on black pickup? This super survivor is listed here on… more»
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24k Original Miles? 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass S Holiday Coupe
It is actually hard to put into words just how incredibly nice and clean this 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass S Holiday Coupe is. It doesn’t matter where you look on this beauty, the presentation is simply superb. As an added… more»
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Dreamsicle: 1987 Ford Bronco II
It’s nice to see vehicles that are actual colors rather than tones. We’ve all seen enough white, silver, black, and gray vehicles, or I have. I mean, I still like those tones but there’s something fun about seeing a… more»
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Lightly Modified: 1971 Ford Torino 500
I really liked the ’66 and ’67 Ford Fairlane until I saw the ’68 and ’69 versions which I liked even better. I thought it interesting that Ford saw fit, as with the Mustang, to build both a notchback… more»
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Barn Find Exhibit! 1957 Ford Thunderbird
When one thinks of first-generation (’55-’57) Ford Thunderbirds, an image reminiscent of a furtive Suzanne Somers piloting a white ’56 in the movie American Graffiti comes to mind or perhaps one of Amos Minter’s magnificent restorations placed under the… more»
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World’s Most Valuable? 1965 Shelby GT350R Prototype
Those of you with your fingers on the classic car pulse will know that the outright sales record for the world’s most expensive Mustang was set in January. You will probably also know that this was the legendary “Bullitt”… more»
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Affordable Gullwing: 1977 Bradley GT
Kit cars are not for everyone but the Bradley GT was one of the most popular kit cars of the 1970’s. This car is located in Yutan, Nebraska just west of Omaha, Nebraska. The car can be seen here… more»
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Dragin’ Wagon: NHRA Winning 1974 AMC Matador
Here’s something you don’t see every day, a 1974 AMC Matador wagon drag car. No, really! Those hood pins weren’t a Kenosha factory option as far as I know. This one can be found here on craigslist in East… more»
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Boat Included! 1968 Ford F250 4×4 Camper
I thought overlanding was a relatively new phenomenon, but this 1968 Ford F250 appears to prove me wrong. The waters of “expedition” and “overlanding” are a little muddy, largely differing in the intent of the trip, but if you’re… more»
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Top Level: 1962 Plymouth Valiant Signet 200
This top-of-the-line 1962 Plymouth Valiant Signet 200 two-door hardtop is one interesting-looking car. It’s a love-it or hate-it design and the styling was toned down from the earlier cars. This example can be found here on eBay in Quakertown,… more»
