A few days ago, a junkyard owner who knew I liked old-school German cars mentioned to me he had a Mercedes come in that was too clean to scrap. In my mind, I had already worked it out to… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Parked for 25 Years: 1981 Nissan Maxima
After sitting parked in a garage for 25-years, the owner of this 1981 Nissan Maxima has kicked the car back into life and is now ready to move it on to a new home. It is a clean and… more»
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Sweet Driver: 1955 Ford Thunderbird
Given the fact that this 1955 Thunderbird spent the first part of its life in Hollywood, California, and moved from there to its current location in Las Vegas, Nevada, it should be no surprise to learn that it is… more»
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Sweet Swede: 1979 Saab 900 Turbo
One of the greatest characteristics of Saab as a vehicle manufacturer was that they were rebels. This brought them into various conflicts, most notably with their parent company when the firm was a fully owned subsidiary of General Motors…. more»
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The One And Only 1948 Tucker Convertible!
Update 6/29/19 – The seller has dropped the price over a million dollars, but is that enough for it to sell? Find the new eBay listing here on eBay. From 11/30/18 – Just a few weeks ago, I watched… more»
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Quirky Off-Roader: 1997 Suzuki X-90
Sometimes it can be very easy to measure the success, or the failure, of a particular vehicle model. The Suzuki X-90 demonstrates this better than most cars because even though production of the distinctive little 2-seater ended in 1997,… more»
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Nothing to Spend: 1946 Buick Super
For anyone searching for a classic car where there isn’t a cent to spend, and that they can just drive and enjoy, this 1946 Buick Super seems to offer that option. It is a beautifully presented car that is… more»
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Mid-Engine Targa: 1974 Porsche 914
While it’s not impossible to discover a genuine barn find, finding a long-hidden car that remains in exceptional condition with low miles and great colors is a tall order. That’s pretty much what the seller of this 1974 Porsche… more»
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Clean Survivor: 1985 Chevrolet Citation X-11
With 1985 marking the final year of production for the Chevrolet Citation, there were many people who didn’t lament its passing. The Citation was a competent car, but only really became a good thing to drive in X-11 form…. more»
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26,000 Original Miles: 1980 Chevy Camaro Z28
Color matched wheels and contrasting stripes: two things I love about cars from the 1980s. Of course, if you’re checking out this 1980 Chevrolet Camaro Z28, you’ll also love the crazy low mileage and the Hurst dual-gate shifter. The… more»
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Spotless Italian: 1986 Alfa Romeo GTV6
Due to its clever engineering, the Alfa Romeo GTV6 is regarded by many as one of the best handling 4-seat cars ever built, and pointing one of these at a piece of twisting road is a truly rewarding experience…. more»
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Ready To Enjoy: 1954 Buick Special 2-Door Hardtop
A change of plans has seen the restoration of this 1954 Buick Special stall before it has even started. Having said that, this is a car that is ready to be driven and enjoyed right now, and the restoration… more»
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Cool Kei Car: 1975 Suzuki SC100 Whizzkid
Suzuki has built a significant number of Kei cars during its lifetime, and some of these found their way out of Japan in modified form. Based on the Cervo, the SC100 Whizzkid was one such car. This particular car… more»
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Clean and Solid: 1977 Pontiac Astre Wagon
It can be very easy to dismiss volume selling cars from the 1970s, and not consider cars such as this 1977 Astre Wagon as potential classics. However, there are two factors to consider before any of us do that…. more»
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46k Mile Survivor! 1978 Datsun 810 Wagon
When was the last time you saw one of these, let alone one in good condition? I certainly cannot remember, and that’s part of what makes this 1978 Datsun wagon stand out among the rest. It’s listed here on… more»
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EXCLUSIVE: 1983 Chevrolet Caprice Station Wagon Survivor
What Makes It Special? This was my mother’s car that she used to make local mobile meal deliveries to the elderly. Low miles, very little surface rust. Car is solid and in great shape.
