There’s a song by Christian singing group Audio Adrenaline titled “Chevette”. When I first found it, I thought, why would a Christian group be singing about a Chevette? The song came out about 1998, over 20 years after the… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Spotless Shorty: 1976 Chevrolet C10 Deluxe
This 1976 Chevy C10 is a fairly basic truck, but it remains in exceptional condition. The short wheelbase look is one of my favorites, as these tend to respond particularly well to a mild suspension drop looks-wise. I’m not… more»
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Failed to Start: 1967 Citroën DS21
One of the challenges with owning an oddball vehicle is the limited support network for repairing said vehicle when a repair is required above your own skill level. I’ve run into this with my vintage Toyota HiAce project, as… more»
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No Reserve Giant Killer: 1971 Lancia Fulvia
That a car as small as the Lancia Fulvia could achieve international rallying success, including an outright win in the Monte Carlo Rally by nearly 11 minutes, is a testament to the strength and performance that Lancia was able… more»
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NASCAR Special: 1986 Pontiac Grand Prix Aerocoupe
Automotive history is littered with cars which were developed by manufacturers specifically to give their brand a winning edge in competition. Lancia gave us the Stratos, the 037, and the Delta Integrale for rallying. Ford developed the Sierra Cosworth… more»
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Amazing Survivor: 1974 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
UPDATE – This beautiful Z28 has been on the market for over a year now. The seller just dropped their price by $5k here on eBay. Do you think that’s enough to move this one? FROM 9/8/18 – I… more»
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13k Original Miles: 1987 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z
With a claimed 13,000 original miles on the clock, this 1987 Camaro IROC-Z is barely run in. The car’s overall condition appears to be consistent with this claim, and it is even still sitting on its original tires. If… more»
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396 Big Block: 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
This 1969 Chevelle SS is a nice looking car that underwent a repaint about 6-years-ago. It is not original, but it is still a rather nice car that should provide pretty decent and enjoyable performance. It has spent its… more»
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A True Survivor? 1974 BMW 2002 Turbo
The rarely seen BMW 2002 Turbo was the brainchild of none other than Bob Lutz, the brash auto executive who had a hand in several iconic vehicles loved by enthusiasts. Unfortunately for him and the turbocharged BMW, the oil… more»
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50K Mile Survivor! 1970 Ford F-100 Sport Custom
I’m a sucker for bumpside Ford trucks made between 1967 and 1972. In fact, I own two myself. The price for these fifth-gen F100’s keep going up with no end in sight. This particular truck is a 1970 and… more»
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1971 Volkswagen Beetle Survivor?
Beetles are fun and immensely popular cars which never seem to go out of style. This 1971 model is claimed to have covered only 15,700 miles. While the car is in fair original condition, I am not so sure… more»
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30k Mile Police Car: 1985 Dodge Diplomat
This 1985 Dodge Diplomat is a police package vehicle that the seller claims never saw any actual police duty – no high speed pursuits, no detective sliding across the hood chasing bad guys. It’s likely a captive of a… more»
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Incredible Survivor! 1963 Corvette Hardtop Convertible
First thought: Nice Corvette, but no one should call a repainted car a “survivor.” Well, hold on just a minute, sports fans; this car purportedly wears its elegantly buffed original Daytona Blue paint. While not called an “original” car,… more»
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Scrapyard Rescue: Alex Zanardi Edition Acura NSX
It may be hard to believe, but even supercars like the Acura NSX can end up in the clutches of a scrapyard. Heck, I know this better than anyone after rescuing a rare 1986 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16 from a… more»
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26K Miles? 1969 Dodge Charger R/T
This listing is for a claimed low-mileage desert survivor of a 1960 Dodge Charger R/T. However, there are a few details about the car that make it not quite a survivor, from a color change to a non-matching motor…. more»
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Beaut Ute: 1995 Ford Falcon XG Ute
The owner of this Australian Falcon Ute refers to it as a 1990 XF model, but that’s doing the car a real disservice. How can I be so sure? A quick look at the supplied photos and description made… more»
