What a time capsule. Bought new in the San Francisco area by the seller’s parents, the van and family moved to the Pacific Northwest, and both have lived there ever since 1982. It’s easily the best area of the… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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A Perfect Panama! 1954 Packard Clipper
“America’s newest glamour car is this dream-lined beauty,” so opines the 1954 Packard Clipper “Panama” sales brochure. It’s a powerful but safe statement at the same time. And since I’ve covered a couple of Packards as of late (a… more»
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Kammback Survivor: 1973 Chevrolet Vega Estate Wagon
The Vega was Chevrolet’s first foray into subcompact automobiles. From 1971 to 1977, GM sold more than two million gas sippers, although the car was initially flawed (overheating engines, premature rusting). The “Kammback” was the 2-door station wagon edition,… more»
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BF Auction: 1973 Ford Mustang Grande with 351 Cleveland
UPDATE – Additional photos have been added to the gallery below. Some cars come with stories you can’t separate from the metal, and this 1973 Ford Mustang Grande is one of them. Located in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, this Mustang is… more»
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32K Original Miles: 2000 Ford Ranger XL
In every used vehicle market, there are a few surprises lurking with otherwise ordinary cars and trucks that have a passionate following. Light-duty pickup trucks are one class of vehicles that turn over pretty quickly when they hit the… more»
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Restore or Preserve? 1967 Pontiac Firebird 400 Convertible
Classics like this 1967 Pontiac Firebird 400 Convertible invariably attract different opinions amongst enthusiasts. Some argue that returning a car of this caliber to a showroom-fresh state will do it justice. Others state that, as a rock-solid survivor, it… more»
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$1,600 Or Offer: 1968 International 1200C 4×4
You can hardly get a four-wheel brake job for $1,600 these days, and here is an entire truck for that price. It needs work, of course, but what old vehicle doesn’t? This 1968 International 1200C 4×4 pickup can be… more»
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Exceptionally Complete Survivor: 1972 Lotus Europa
Finding a Lotus Europa that hasn’t been picked over, modified beyond recognition, or partially disassembled is getting harder every year. This 1972 Lotus Europa Twin Cam Big Valve, listed here on eBay out of California, stands out specifically because… more»
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Display Or Put To Work: 1929 Caterpillar Ten
Less than 4.5 feet wide, the Caterpillar Ten, sometimes seen as the number 10, was a big hit with orchard farmers as it could fit between the rows of fruit trees without causing damage. It was also one of… more»
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Crown Jewel from GT40 Program: 1965 Ford GT Roadster Prototype
Opportunities like this rarely surface, even in the upper tiers of the collector car world. Listed here on eBay with a BIN of $2.5M, this 1965 Ford GT40 Roadster Prototype represents one of the most elusive chapters of Ford’s… more»
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Survivor Snowmobile: 1972 Ski-Doo T’NT 292
This 1972 Ski-Doo T’NT 292 can be found listed here on Canada’s Marketplace: KIJIJI, and it’s located in beautiful Port Sydney, Ontario, Canada, on Mary Lake, about halfway between Toronto and North Bay. This is a gorgeous area, and… more»
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Chassis #001 Concept Car: 1983 Ford Probe IV
Although it’s been a while since I’ve noticed a Ford Probe cruising around my area, I remember these were once fairly common sightings, back in the good old days when sleek 2-door cars were commonplace. Before the Mazda-based Probe… more»
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Era-Defining Car: 1977 Ford LTD II
It’ll be fun to hear if any of you can think of a better era-defining car than a Ford LTD II. Disco was wicked huge, Star Wars hit the big screen, and A.J. Foyt won his fourth Indianapolis 500…. more»
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Prestige Pack: 1994 Buick Roadmaster Estate
Purchasing a Station Wagon often involves compromises, with space and practicality prioritized over luxury. However, this 1994 Buick Roadmaster Estate breaks the mold because the first owner loaded this seven-seater with a long list of factory options. It presents… more»
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Cheap Wheels Drop-Top: 1998 Chrysler Sebring
The Sebring was a mid-size entry from Chrysler, offered in the second half of the 1990s and the first decade of the new century. A popular convertible was in the mix, based on the Cirrus and built in Mexico…. more»
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Classic Cruiser with Bonus Engine: 1954 Chevrolet Bel Air
Early postwar Chevrolets have a way of striking a balance between elegance and attitude, and this 1954 Chevrolet Bel Air Coupe checks both boxes. Offered out of Colbert with a clean title, this Bel Air presents as a well-sorted… more»
