While its specialty had always been based in the aircraft industry, the Bristol Aeroplane Company branched out into vehicle manufacturing following the end of World War I. Bristol Cars was never a volume car maker, and the performance potential… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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This Geo Metro Has Only Covered 33k Miles!
This 1995 Geo Metro is a vehicle that perfectly encapsulates the concept of economy commuter transport as envisaged by vehicle manufacturers in the 1990s. While it is capable of holding its own on the highway, it was a vehicle… more»
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4×4 Brush Truck: 1961 International-Harvester
Not to get this one confused with the Electric Light Orchestra song of the same name, this 1961 International-Harvester 4wd retired brush firetruck, apparently, at one time it was in service at the Mile High Fire Department. It is now… more»
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Stored for 41 Years: 1966 Volkswagen Beetle
I did a double-take when checking out this clean 1966 VW Beetle: having grown up on a steady diet of Herbie the Love Bug films, this California black plate survivor looks just like the street version of the iconic… more»
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Makin’ Tracks: 1926 Ford Model T Snowmobile
Old man winter seems to be upon us in force this year! It’s actually snowing today where I am, so it seems appropriate to present this original version of a snow machine. This is a 1926 Ford Model T… more»
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Impressive Survivor: 1969 Chevy El Camino SS
If you’re looking for an El Camino, this might be worth flagging. Said to be a completely original survivor, this 1969 example is an SS model with the desirable 396 Big Block paired to a Turbo 400 automatic with… more»
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Unrestored Twister: 1971 Plymouth Duster
When it comes to collector cars that were heavy on decals and stickers, few brands were better at putting together a stripe kit than Mopar. This 1971 Plymouth Duster is a real-deal Twister survivor, complete down to the original… more»
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49k-Mile Survivor: 1980 Mercedes-Benz 300TD
Wow, this thing is one of the nicest examples of a car that couldn’t get out of its own way that I have ever seen. This 1980 Mercedes-Benz 300TD, (W123 chassis) was an executive estate wagon with naturally aspirated… more»
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Is This 1954 King Midget a Pocket Rocket?
I will never forget the first time that I saw a King Midget. My first thought was that it was something that had fallen off a carousel, but I’ve since grown to like and respect these little cars. Built… more»
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Great Grand Tourer? 1980 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
By 1980 the automotive landscape had changed markedly, and the muscular little pony cars that had been the staple of the late 1960s and early 1970s had all transformed into very different beasts. There were a number of reasons… more»
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Swinging Survivor: 1972 Dodge Dart Swinger
The original owner of this 1972 Dodge Dart Swinger purchased the car when she was 64-years-old, and only decided to part with it when she reached her 100th birthday. That is when the current owner purchased the car, and… more»
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Budget Roadster: 1990 Mazda MX-5 Miata
It makes interesting reading. The Mazda MX-5 Miata is now the best selling 2-seater convertible sports car in history. Since its release in 1989, Mazda has sold around 1.2 million cars, with US buyers snapping up 450,000 of these… more»
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READER AD: 1967 Sunbeam Alpine Series V
Introduced in 1965, the Sunbeam Alpine Series V remained in production until 1968. The Series V included a number of minor trim and cosmetic changes over its predecessor, but the big news was under the hood. The Series V… more»
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1967 Camaro RS/SS 396 4-Speed Convertible!
For a lover of classic American cars with gasoline pumping through their veins, there is nothing quite like lifting the hood of that classic and finding a big-block nestling happily in the engine bay. If you lift the hood… more»
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Solid 71-Year-Old: 1948 Ford F1 Pickup
It might just be me, but there’s something about the pictures of this old Ford F-1 Pickup that just looks right sitting in the snow. Judging by the overall condition of this 71-year-old vehicle, I don’t think that it… more»
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L-82 Pace Car: 1978 Corvette 25th Anniversary
Not just “another Corvette”, this 1978 25th Anniversary Edition is for sale here on craigslist in the humble town of Mt. Union, Pennsylvania near Altoona. Interested? Read on…
