Update 2/21/20 – The seller has dropped their asking price to $7,800. Is that enough to get this sold though? Thanks go to Ikey H for the tip! From 1/18/20 – Despite being a northern car, this 1979 Pontiac… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Six Cylinder Sport Bike: 1982 Honda CBX
This well-preserved 1982 Honda CBX is six-cylinder sport bike that was the company’s flagship offering when new. Featuring innovative packaging inspired by the company’s racing bikes, the CBX offered riders a fast bike with good handling characteristics and no… more»
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Tri-Power Perfect! 1964 Pontiac Grand Prix
Large and in charge, that’s how “Wide-Track” Pontiac performance in the ’60s was described before the late ’63 introduction of the scene-stealing GTO. Pontiacs of that era were big but they were fast too due to their well designed… more»
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BF AUCTION: 1990 Mercedes-Benz 420SEL
UPDATE – After receiving a few questions about the year, Ernie double checked the car’s title and it turns out it’s a 1990! Sorry for the confusion. Reader Ernie M has tasked us with finding new homes for a… more»
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Ready To Drive! 1953 Ford F-250 Pickup
Old pickups are always a popular classic simply because they offer potential owners so many different options. That is certainly the case with this 1953 Ford F-250. The most important thing about this one is that it is so… more»
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No Reserve: 15K Mile 1988 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28
Sometimes, owners of muscle cars can overdo the myriad ways that a particular vehicle is one of three or one of ten due to a rare feature or being manufactured on the third Thursday at a particular manufacturing plant…. more»
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British Brick: 1961 Austin Seven Mini
When the original Mini was launched, it was by no means the first front-engined/front-wheel-drive car available to the motoring public. However, one of the characteristics that made it such a sales success was the fact that it represented a… more»
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71k Mile Survivor? 1959 Chevrolet Corvette
When you find a classic car like this 1959 Corvette and learn that it has been in the possession of the same owner for 50-years, that can be a reassuring discovery. When you learn that throughout those years it… more»
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55k Original Miles: 1967 Plymouth GTX
It is possible for a classic car to be both beautiful and brutal, and this 1967 Plymouth GTX would seem to prove this. Its presentation is not perfect, but it is certainly good enough to attract plenty of the… more»
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Christmas Special: 1986 Honda Z50RD
Lately, there seems to be a spike in interest (and values) of vintage mini trails bikes, particularly those made by Honda. I’ve recently gotten neck-deep in a stash of Honda CT70s, CT90s, Z50s and more as part of the… more»
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Bone Stock Survivor: 1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
This 1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme coupe is a bone-stock survivor of a two-owner car. Said to have been owned by one owner up until just recently, the Olds wears original paint over a spotless factory interior. Mileage is somewhat… more»
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Parked in 1999: 1973 Toyota Celica
Don’t be fooled by the faded and baked appearance, because this 1973 Toyota Celica is a solid and rust-free Japanese classic that is just begging to be restored. They can be an enjoyable little car to own and drive,… more»
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12k Mile: Corvette Indy Pace Car
I know a lot of 1978 Indianapolis Pace Car Corvettes were put away when new but they always catch my eye. This one is for sale here on Craigslist in Lincoln, Nebraska for a very reasonable $15,500. I bought… more»
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39,854 Original Miles: 1989 Ford Taurus SHO
To me, one of the biggest sleepers on the collector car market is the Ford Taurus SHO. I’m sure someone more well versed in market trends could explain to me why even survivor-grade examples like this one command relatively… more»
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454 Power! 1974 GMC Sierra 2500 Pickup
I’ll admit that I don’t follow full-size pickup trucks closely, especially new ones. I have watched values on older versions rise over the last several years and they have a devoted following. I think one of those reasons may… more»
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One Owner: 1993 Alfa Romeo 164
This Alfa Romeo is a car that possesses two very important attributes. The first is that it is loaded up with luxury appointments that should make any journey a pleasurable experience. The second is that under the hood rests… more»
