Worth Saving? 1986 Jeep Grand Wagoneer

For years, the Jeep Grand Wagoneer has confused me. Is it valuable? Is it not? I’ve seen them go for big dollars in restored condition and for relative peanuts as a project. The middle ground on these does not… more»

1978 Trans Am Survivor With Adams Upgrades

It’s obvious that the original owner of this 1978 Trans Am was looking to go places quickly! As the seller says, “From the paper work that I have, the original owner went through the Herb Adams catalog in 1979,… more»

Nevada Desert Car: 1983 Dodge Mirada

Here’s a perfect recipe for a rust free car: never drive it and have it live exclusively in places like Nevada and Florida. This 1983 Dodge Mirada CMX here on eBay has only 29,746 miles and remains in phenomenal condition, thanks… more»

Affordable Family Cruiser: 1951 Ford Custom

Here’s another “shoebox” Ford for you. This one has had any mechanical gremlins exorcised and is ready for some summer cruising! It’s located in Snohomish, Washington and is offered for sale here on eBay, where the buy it now is… more»

Baby Barn Find: 1987 Toyota MR2

It’s happening all around us: cars from later generations are slipping into barn find status! Personally, I find this exciting, especially as panic sets in that there will someday be no barn finds left to discover. This 1987 Toyota… more»

Bargain 1952 International Pickup

This old pickup is listed here on craigslist in Brentwood, California for a modest $1,800. It has a title and runs and drives. The owner found it in a barn. He’s done all the mechanical work necessary to make… more»

One Family Survivor: 1972 Pontiac Catalina

I have this thing for black cars. Black, to me, is the hardest color to paint a car because the surfaces have to be perfect underneath. At the same time, it’s extremely elegant and classy, and this big Pontiac… more»

Amazing Survivor: 1965 Corvette

The seller of this Corvette coupe claims it is all original, from the paint all the way to the carpets. It’s in really great condition, but having 66k miles it seems too good to be true. It isn’t perfect,… more»

Skinny Dipper: 1969 Camaro Pace Car

We have featured a couple of Camaro Pace Car projects over the years, but this is the first one that looks like it may have gone for a dip in the lake! That may not actually be the case,… more»

Police Interceptor: 1967 Ford Custom Patrol Car

There’s just something cool about old cop cars! If the State Trooper clone from earlier wasn’t for you, then perhaps this Nebraska State Patrol car is more up your alley. It’s the real deal and has some very cool… more»

Mostly Undone: 1969 Pontiac GTO

For the right price, this GTO listed on craigslist in Kinston, North Carolina, might be an enticing project, but $11,500 seems a bit pricey for this car. Documentation includes a copy of the window sticker, and the dealer’s order sheet. It’s a… more»

1967 Oldsmobile Toronado: Part Out Or Restore?

Here’s the parts car for the Toronado we featured the other day! It’s actually offered by the same seller and is also listed on eBay with a $200 starting bid and no reserve. It will be interesting to see… more»

Impressive Fins: 1960 Imperial Custom

The seller of this 1960 Chrysler Imperial Custom purchased it from the original owner. It has 75k miles on the clock and appears to be in extremely good condition. Service records going all the way back to when the… more»

Desert Cruiser: 1964 Chrysler Newport

This old Chrysler listed here on eBay has seen better days, but because El Paso, Texas is so dry it should not have much rust. I grew up in El Paso, so about all I can say about El… more»

228,638 One Owner Miles! 1953 Bel Air

I realize a lot of the time we try to feature low-mileage survivor finds, but I think high-mileage cars, especially when they are “one-owner,” deserve some mention as well. This 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air was driven by its original… more»

Clean First Gen: 1979 Subaru Brat

The Subaru Brat is a perennial favorite for those of us who appreciate oddball Japanese cars, but finding one that hasn’t succumbed to the tin worm or been worked to death is a challenging assignment. Fortunately, this first-generation 1979… more»

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