Bel Air is definitely a buzz word in the collector car world, but what about Bel Air Townsman? Not so common to see, the Townsman is a sleek Chevrolet wagon that offers some nice features for its time. After… more»
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Snow White: 1982 Mazda 626
Every winter I hear the same nagging voice in my head (other than the one that’s normally in there) that tells me I should have moved to the dry, sunny southwest after high school. Rust-free vehicles are a rare… more»
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Barn Find 4-Speed: 1970 Pontiac GTO
It is very seldom that a muscle car from the beginning of the muscle car era is found alive and well in original condition. This 1970 Pontiac GTO was stored in a Georgia barn since the 1980s and has… more»
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Cheap Collectible? Rough 1987 Buick Grand National
Typically, the words “cheap” and “Grand National” do not go together. Though they aren’t yet highly valuable cars, it has been many years since one could be had for under $10,000 in most conditions. While the asking price of… more»
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Pre-Winnebago: 1949 Buick Super Camper
Old-school camper conversions aren’t uncommon finds on these pages, but they don’t pop up all the frequently for sale in anything approaching conditions worth living in. This 1949 Buick Super camper conversion isn’t awful, considering how old it is… more»
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Surf And Turf: 1969 Dodge Corey Camper
You probably haven’t seen too many of these. The Corey Cruiser (C.C.) was a factory authorized camper conversion that filled the space between a motorhome and towable trailer. The ad for this specific project indicates it is a 1969… more»
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Advertising Age: 1951 Chevrolet Panel Truck
Panel trucks make really fun projects and are great for advertising purposes. You’ve probably seen all sorts of panel trucks restored and/or hot-rodded with all sorts of advertising painted on the side. This specific truck is a 1951 Chevrolet… more»
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Motor Build Setback: 1990 Porsche 944 S2 Cabriolet
We do love it when an owner of a classic car grenades the original motor, finds a replacement to hold him over and then sets about rebuilding the original. The seller of this 1990 944 S2 cabriolet had a… more»
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Gentleman’s Racer: 1934 Alvis Speed 20 SB
This battered Alvis Speed 20 SB is a recent sale at an auction in the UK, but it’s worth discussing here for its significance and the massive undertaking ahead of the new owner. This Speed 20s were packed with… more»
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Cape Cod Camper: 1969 Ford F-100
Classic trucks have been steadily gaining in popularity for a long time. If you follow the hobby, you have seen over-the-top restorations sell for six figures and even less desirable models piquing the interest of collectors. Entry level hobbyists… more»
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George Barris’ Stable: 1978 Ferrari 308 GTS
Should it come as any surprise that George Barris’ personal car was just as off-the-wall as his creations for customers? Truthfully, this 308 GTS is actually quite tame compared to some of his creations, but taken as a whole,… more»
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4×4 Camper: 1976 Chevrolet K-20
Believe it or not, winter is my favorite time to camp! Things are nice and clean and cold… So, if you have the right gear, it can actually be a lot of fun. I’m not as young as I… more»
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Lost in Suburbia: 1976 Datsun 620 King Cab
This is the kind of truck that, were it in my neighborhood, I would absolutely walk over to my neighbor’s and offer him $300 to remove from his property. Can’t tell you why, other than the suburban surroundings just… more»
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31,000 Documented Miles: 1981 Mercedes 500SLC
While we try to avoid the high dollar cars on Barn Finds – especially in restored or over-restored condition – the survivor-grade examples are worth making an exception for. While still priced a tad aggresively, this 31,000 mile 1981 Mercedes-Benz… more»
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Mint Narrow Body: 1983 Mitsubishi Starion
The Chrysler Conquest / Mitsubishi Starion twins are rare to find in any form these days, but particularly so in the earliest iterations like this 1983 turbocharged example. Known as “narrow bodies” for coming before the widebody-look fender flares… more»
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Old Lady Owned: 45K Mile 1991 Chevy Blazer
Much like the low-mileage Acura Legend we posted last week, there’s something about preserved cars and trucks from the not-too-distant past that make easy arguments for daily driving a survivor like this 1991 Chevy Blazer. These used to be… more»
