To me, one of the clearest indications that a car is a survivor is if its original exterior graphics and paint are both still in sound condition. Even cars that are loved usually lose the factory stickers that it… more»
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Turbo 5-Speed: 1988 Ford Thunderbird
For a short time, I was dead set on owning a Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe. These are handsome cars, and of course, they are peak 80s when it comes to buying a vehicle that will always draw a crowd… more»
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Blue Flame Survivor: 1954 Chevrolet Corvette
“America’s Sports Car” has been used to describe the Chevy Corvette, which has been in production almost continuously since 1953 (there was no ’83 ‘Vette). The first three years of the car would set the stage for an automobile… more»
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16,326 Mile: 1987 Volkswagen GTI 16V
Second generation Volkswagens are a hard car to find these days in survivor condition, especially in the hot-to-trot 16 valve configuration. I should know, as I spent part of the summer looking for such a car and was shocked… more»
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40 Years Owned: 1973 Ferrari 246 GT Dino
This 1973 Ferrari 246 GT Dino has just recently emerged from long-term one-owner care, with the listing claiming that it spend 40 years with a solitary caretaker. The 246 GT is the fixed roof model that came with more… more»
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4,700 Original Miles: 1975 Datsun 280Z
Many longtime car dealerships have a stash of collector cars hidden away, typically collected as part of normal trade-in operations or simply due to connections through the company dealership owners tend to keep. This 1975 Datsun 280Z has just… more»
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Turbo-Charged 4-Speed: 1984 Buick Skyhawk T-Type
The second generation of the Buick Skyhawk (1982-89) was the corporate cousin of other GM FWD compact cars built on the same platform, the Chevy Cavalier, Olds Firenza, Pontiac Sunbird and Cadillac Cimarron. The T-Type was the 1980s equivalent… more»
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4-Speed Project: 1975 Chevrolet Corvette
This 4-speed 1975 Corvette is listed for sale here on eBay with a Buy It Now Price of $5,900. It is described as a running project barn find with a matching numbers 350 cubic inch V8 engine. The Corvette… more»
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One Family Since ’76: 1973 Fiat 850 Sport Spider
My father owned a Fiat 850 coupe during 1968-69, and I remember it being the first car I truly loved – I still have the factory tool kit. This gorgeous 1973 850 Sport Spider has me contemplating a trip… more»
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Parked In ’95: 1977 Chevrolet Corvette
Time is running out on this no reserve auction for this 1977 Chevrolet Corvette. The Corvette has been sitting since 1995 and is listed for sale here on eBay with less than 24 hours remaining in the auction. The… more»
BF Classifieds Find: 1999 Qvale Mangusta
Let’s see — how many boxes does this rare Qvale Mangusta check? Italian styling? (courtesy of Marcello Gandini) Check. Rare? 284 produced in total, check. DOHC V-8? Check. Reasonable price? $19,000, check. Chassis penned by an ex-Formula 1 designer? Check…. more»
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One Owner California Survivor: 1972 Capri
When I hear “Capri” my mind immediately goes to the Fox-body generation that was built from 1979 to 1986. Maybe those a little younger than me first think of the 2-door roadster built from 1991 to 1994. Even though… more»
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Barn Bound Since ’79: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette
Plucked from a barn where it resided since 1979 is this ’68 Chevrolet Corvette. It seems odd that barn jail was this ‘Vette’s fate once it attained the ripe young age of only eleven years. Whatever the case, the… more»
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Twin-Cam Special! 1974 Lotus Europa
A Lotus Europa is one of those cars that you recognize the moment that you see it. Its raised, extended rear section/flying buttress design, surrounding the mid-engine bay, is most distinctive. While a fairly low production volume car, I… more»
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High Tech Driver! Injected 1971 Volvo P1800E
Enthusiasts feeling demoted from “Driver” to “Destination Selector” by new car technology might consider this dark green pill as the ultimate antidote. The 1971 Volvo P1800E in Canterbury, Connecticut comes with some uncommonly modern technology for its day, including… more»
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Australian Hot Rod: Battered 1967 Toyota 2000GT
It’s well known by now that the Toyota 2000GT is one of the foremost collector cars on the marketplace, and has been for years. Built-in exceedingly limited numbers in collaboration with Yamaha, it was a watershed moment when Toyota… more»
