When the Kadett B was launched by Opel in 1965, it was met with enthusiasm by the motoring public. For the first time, a German manufacturer had produced an affordable small car that was capable of challenging the dominance… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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California Survivor: 1981 Dodge Ram Van B250
In the late-70s and early-80s, I was a rabid Dodge van fan. More of a fanatic. It’s hard to believe now with the oddball tiny, weird vehicles that I like, but I still love Dodge vans. This 1981 Dodge… more»
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2003 Ford Mustang Cobra SVT With Just 5.5 Miles!
Sitting in Reader Douglas S’s garage is one of the coolest ultra-low mileage finds I think I’ve ever seen! And it isn’t just that this car has covered 5.5 miles, that it’s a supercharged Mustang Cobra SVT Convertible or… more»
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Sealed Away: 2001 Acura Integra Type-R
Whenever you see a barn that’s got a sealed off room made of plywood, you can’t help but wonder what is inside it. There are endless possibilities of what could be stashed away in it. Well, in the case… more»
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Swan Song: 1990 Mercury Colony Park Survivor
It’s almost like the Mercury Colony Park and its Ford relative, the Country Squire retired a little early. While Chrysler was doing well with its minivan, Ford only offered the Aerostar truck-based van by the time these wagons retired… more»
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8,000 Mile Pontiac Firebird Formula Survivor
While it’s impressive that this 1976 Pontiac Firebird Formula has 7,947 original miles, what’s more shocking is that it was traded by its first owner on a new, late-model Toyota. That’s according to the seller, who says the Firebird… more»
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Nicest On The Planet? 1989 Ford Thunderbird Super Coupe
The Ford Thunderbird Super Coupe remains on my bucket list of cars to own, and I would be content with either the turbocharged version from the mid- to late-80s or the supercharger-equipped models of this generation. The only deviation… more»
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21,000 Original Miles: 1986 Mercury Cougar
I’ll admit: I’m looking for a car to use as my first “flip.” Like so many others, I’d love to make a buck or two on a cheap car that needs minimal work, and with a friend who works… more»
READER AD: 1997 Pontiac Firebird Survivor
Pontiac managed to keep the Firebird name alive more or less continuously from 1967 all the way up to 2002. It’s really quite impressive they were able to offer some type form of a muscle car with the ever-changing… more»
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Ready to Drive Survivor: 1975 AMC Hornet Coupe
AMC Hornets are not the most commonly seen classic nowadays, and this uncommon coupe is a very nice condition survivor that needs nothing other than to be driven. This AMC could be yours for $4,995! Check it out here… more»
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25k Miles? 1969 AMC Rebel SST Wagon
This 1969 AMC Rebel SST wagon would have been made between the Rambler Rebel and the AMC Matador. The changes that AMC went through the last two decades of its life are a little confusing. This wicked wagon can… more»
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Cattle Ranch Find: 1964 Land Rover Series IIA
While this 1964 Land Rover Series IIA has the look of a survivor, it’s actually been mechanically refurbished after being found on a Nevada cattle ranch some time ago. Thankfully for the patina lovers out there, it hasn’t been… more»
EXCLUSIVE: 1968 Ford Mustang GT S-Code Update
Update – Joseph has decided to drop his asking price to $35k, so be sure to give this Mustang a closer look and contact him via the form below with any questions or offers! It might not be a… more»
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Brand New 1987 Dodge Colt Vista
Finding a low mileage “collector” car is always special, but not nearly as surprising as finding super low mileage economy car like this Colt. According to the seller, this car was parked in a dealership and was simply never… more»
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British Work-Horse: 1955 Land Rover Series 1 Pickup
A quick quiz question for you: What distinctive feature did the original Land Rover prototype share with the McLaren F1 Supercar? If you don’t know the answer, then please continue reading, as all will be revealed. Unveiled to the… more»
READER AD: 1978 Ford Thunderbird Time Capsule
Reader Jesus G is helping the owner of this Thunderbird find it a new home. It’s a very clean T-Bird that has covered just 55k miles and features some cool features, such as T-tops, cruise control, 8-track player and… more»
