The Best Classic Cars to Beat The Winter Weather
Let’s be real. Winter weather and snow comes with salt, sand, and dirt. It’s not ideal for classic cars, but for those gearheads who refuse to drive anything modern, this list is for you. Enter this list of 9 classic vehicles to beat the weather this winter, with estimated monthly payments.
1986 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ60
The ’80s Land Cruiser is earning its cult following as a fun off-roader, reliable crawler, and even a daily driver. With highly capable off-roading and easy customization, this machine is an all-around winner for cold weather and snow. (if you’re okay with how it looks).
Estimated Sale Price: $50,000 | Woodside Payment: $5811
1996 Mercedes-Benz G320
Iconic, rugged, and capable, the G320 is everything you need in a winter-ready vehicle. It’s not fast, but it is flashy, given this G-class body style graced the US up until the latest redesign in 2020. Although it wasn’t officially offered in the 90s, many of these vehicles were imported. Although reliability continues to be an area of concern for Mercedes models, the OG diesel engine has become a legend.
Estimated Sale Price: $43,050 | Woodside Payment: $5842
1970 Ford Bronco
The Ford Bronco is in a renaissance of love with the reintroduction of the model. The original generation year continues to be highly desirable for its go-anywhere charm and iconic look. Although on the smaller side, the vehicle was designed to compete with the Jeep CJ and other small off-roaders. Today, it’s one of the most valuable go-anywhere vehicles on this list, especially in restomod form.
Estimated Sale Price: $100,475 | Woodside Payment: $9313
1979 International Scout II
The Scout has a well-deserved reputation for being both excellent on road and off. The company had some difficulties during its 20-year run, but it was the precursor to the bronco, making it a winning idea. It’s a very beloved car but did have issues, like being delivered with rust from the factory. Today, it’s a unique way to navigate your way in snowy conditions.
Estimated Sale Price: $20,000 | Woodside Payment: $3034
1987 Land Rover Defender (90 Hardtop)
Less civilized than many on the list, the land rover is an adventure vehicle. It has limited refinement, especially given the competition at the time. With all this said, it stands for freedom, independence, and nostalgia of the rovers of years past. While it’s far from a daily driver, it can handle almost any terrain you can throw at it.
Estimated Sale Price $65,000 | Woodside Payment: $7545
1986 Audi Quattro Turbo Coupe
Audi sold the 4-wheel drive rally car in small numbers and offered a package unlike any other vehicle. Its permanent 4-wheel drive system was inspired by the Volkwagen Iltis military vehicle, which was known for outperforming other cars in the snow. Although small and compact, it is the perfect vehicle to get you quickly from point a to point b, regardless of the conditions.
Estimated Sale Price: $61,100 | Woodside Payment: $7096
1992 GMC Syclone
GM was well aware of the potency of the 4-wheel drive, and twin-turbo it would offer in the Syclone. Famously beating a Ferrari 384, it did 0-60 in 4.3 seconds. It was blazing fast then, and even today is still one of the fastest pickups on the road. It continues to be a well-celebrated vehicle and super capable. Don’t let its unassuming exterior fool you.
Estimated Sale Price: $48,850 | Woodside Payment: $6617
1993 Hummer H1 Hardtop
The H1 has been the powerhouse of the US military, and in ’91 a version became available to civilians. It wasn’t until ’92 when air conditioning and a reclining front seat were added (among other improvements), making the vehicle friendly-ish to consumers. Although underpowered by today’s standards, this classic vehicle remains at the top for capabilities off-road.
Estimated Sale Price: $62,475 | Woodside Payment: $7258
1990 Lamborghini LM002
The ‘Rambo Lambo’ is a purpose-built off-roader with a Countach v12 engine up front. Although this wasn’t the first Lamborghini SUV to be developed (see the Cheetah), it was the first SUV delivered to customers. With its unique styling, go-anywhere prowess, scarcity, and general love of SUVs today, the LM002 is a must-have.
Estimated Sale Price: $350,000 | Woodside Payment: $2,5269
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