Rule number one when selling a car; know what you’ve got. The seller of this Caprice Convertible is advertising it as a 1974 model, but it is actually a 1973. Checking the VIN number confirms this because sometimes cars… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Silverado Survivor: 43k Mile 1984 Chevrolet C10
Currently, with the very competitive full-size truck market, most manufacturers are redesigning often to keep up with the latest trends. Chevrolet used the same body style for 15 years from 1973 to 1987. During this time, Ford took over… more»
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46,040 Miles: 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado
You were really something if you had a 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado back in the day. The ashtrays were probably filled with cigar or pipe ashes and there may have been a hat on the passenger seat. And I mean a… more»
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468 Miles! 2006 Pontiac GTO 6-Speed
NEW YORK CITY?! I can hear that old Pace Picante Sauce commercial now, your salsa is made in New York City?! – as a bunch of grizzled cowboys sit around talking about salsa, which is weird enough. I’m guessing… more»
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Rust-Free Estate Find: 1955 Hudson Hornet Super
My eyes bug out like Rodney Dangerfield whenever I hear that a car is rust-free, especially a car as old as this 1955 Hudson Hornet Super. This two-tone sedan can be found here on eBay with a buy it… more»
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Unrestored Biarritz: 1960 Cadillac Eldorado
To me, one of the sadder aspects of the hobby is the realization that for so many once-great brands, enthusiasts won’t seek out the barn-find version of a Cadillac cross-over vehicle, or some cheap CTS that spent its last… more»
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Golden Treasure: 28k Mile 1969 Chevrolet Nova
As a largely original, documented low mileage (28,255) near-survivor, this 1969 Chevrolet Nova being sold at no reserve here on eBay is a golden treasure if you like this kind of car! Apparently a lot of people do as bidding is already… more»
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69k Original Miles: 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
The owner of this 1965 Corvette calls it a survivor which he purchased off the estate of the original owner. It still wears its original California black plates, and after spending its whole life in California, it is now… more»
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Worth The Effort: 1950 Mercury Convertible
The 1949 Mercury was the first new car from that company following the end of World War II, and an effort was made to differentiate the Mercury from its Ford cousins. In 1950, the car underwent some minor styling… more»
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So Much Character: 1931 Ford Model A Victoria
Decisions, decisions. If I bought this 1931 Model A Victoria, would I restore it, or would I just drive it and enjoy it as it stands? The owner describes the Ford as being rust free, and it certainly looks… more»
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Time Capsule! 1948 Buick Roadmaster
It’s a very rare occasion to see an automobile preserved as well at this 1948 Buick Roadmaster. This car has been in storage for the last 49 years and is truly a survivor, wearing it’s original paint and interior,… more»
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1-of-59: 1971 Plymouth Hemi Cuda
It is hard to do justice to a car like this 1971 Hemi Cuda with words, and that’s why you will find a decent gallery of photos at the bottom of this story. This is a car that owes… more»
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Boogie Bargain? 1974 Dodge Custom Van
This 1974 Dodge Van looks like a potential bargain at just $3,595 for a running, driving “boogie” van with awesome period graphics and an interior straight out of the disco ball era. The seller notes that the Dodge benefits… more»
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Convertible Junior: 1986 Saab Turbo 006 Go-Cart
With Christmas just a few shopping days away (ok, over 300 days away), what better gift to get your son or daughter than this 1986 Saab Turbo 006 Convertible Junior go-cart?! I know, there isn’t a better gift. This cool,… more»
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Original C1: 1962 Chevrolet Corvette
It might be a base model, but this 1962 Corvette seems like the car to get if you’ve been looking for a C1 that you can drive. It’s highly original, although the seller did have the engine rebuilt and… more»
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Low Mileage Survivor: 1981 Chevrolet Corvette
So, maybe amongst the purists, the last of the C3 Corvettes are not their favorite vehicles, but this particular car is a nicely equipped, low mileage example that is in beautiful condition. With a genuine and documented 29,000 miles… more»
