I can’t get enough special editions, 1970s, 80s, and 90s especially. Special or limited editions with graphics packages and other unusual features really turn my crank. They usually don’t do much if anything for performance but as far as… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Low-Mileage V12: 1991 Jaguar XJS Convertible
Despite their horrible reputation for reliability, the Jaguar XJS convertible remains one of the most elegant Jaguars ever made. It’s a shame because its design will likely be remembered as iconic as the E-Type but the build quality will always… more»
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Original Paint? 1949 Buick Super Eight
It is hard to believe that this 1949 Buick spent 30 years stored in an industrial building, but the seller claims that it did, and it seems to have survived this hibernation quite well. It is now up for… more»
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Time Capsule Coupe: 1974 Audi Fox
The owner of this 1974 Audi 80 has done an admirable job of preserving what is a highly obscure model seen in very limited numbers today. With a clean body, slim European-market bumpers and period-appropriate phone dial wheels, there’s… more»
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Plaid Seats: 1980 Porsche 911 SC
When it comes to Porsches, it seems the options list bears less and less meaning as it relates to the final price. If it’s an air-cooled 911, it will hammer home north of $20K provided it isn’t rusty or… more»
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17K Mile Barn Find Survivor! 1979 Ford F150
This forty-year-old truck is the definition of a survivor. Said to have been found in storage with just over 17K original miles on the odometer, this 1979 Ford F150 is up for auction in late October. Found advertised here on… more»
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Blue Plate Special: 1984 Alfa Romeo Spider
While 80s German cars continue to accelerate in price, Alfa Romeos of the same vintage seem like a relative bargain. I’ve been checking out the Milano sedan and the later 164, and despite the upkeep requirements, they seem like… more»
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Twin Turbo Sleeper: 1990 Toyota Cresta 2.5 GT
It’s difficult today to find reasons to get enthused about the vehicles Toyota chooses to sell in the U.S. Looking back at their lineup in 1988 shows a company with a much different focus than they have now, which… more»
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Rare Breezeway: 1964 Mercury Monterey
With summer and even fall coming to an end here in the upper-Midwest, we always miss being able to comfortably have a window or two open in the car. Mercury advertised that if you have a car like this… more»
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32k Original Miles: 1984 VW GTI
If you’re a European car enthusiast, it’s hard to ignore the attraction to the first-generation VW GTI. This car checks a lot of boxes: it was iconic; it was fun to drive; it inspired an entire class of entry-level… more»
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4WD Super Mini: 1989 Subaru Justy RS
Our own Matt Hurst recently showed us a newer and nicer Justy and I’m surprised to see another one in almost the same configuration for sale. This is a 1989 Subaru Justy 4WD 5-speed two-door sedan but this one isn’t fuel-injected… more»
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31k Mile Future Collectible: 1975 Buick Skyhawk
Driving a vehicle 727 miles a year isn’t a heck of a lot unless a person lives in a big city and doesn’t own a car, or they have a rare future collectible and they don’t want to build… more»
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Marilyn Monroe’s 1959 Cadillac Eldorado Seville
While some automotive finds offer an interesting history, this ’59 Eldorado Seville offers an incredible history tied to Marilyn Monroe, Joe Dimaggio, and even George Barris! Joe Dimaggio bought this Caddy for Marilyn Monroe during their marriage. A ’59… more»
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15K Original Miles: 1993 Mazda Miata
Low-mileage Miatas are not unheard of, but given how many were made, it’s surprising not to see more time-capsules like this 15,000-mile example. This beautiful car is nearly perfect, with just one small catch, but nothing that should keep… more»
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Fourth-Gen Gem: 1975 International Travelall
The end was very near when this 1975 International Harvester Travelall came out, it would be the last model year that they would be in production. I grew up seeing these I-H trucks and it’s hard to believe that… more»
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Immaculate Award Winner: 1987 Buick Regal Turbo T
The 1987 Buick Turbo T offered a number of upgrades over the standard Grand National, and the inclusion of a number of aluminum components also helped to boost performance. This nice example is listed for sale here on eBay…. more»
