$250 1992 Chevy Cavalier 1 Owner 88K Mile IAA WIN!!! Run and Drive? Let's Find out!

[@tylerstafford]

I love seeing these old rejected cars, props to whoever maintained this thing

[@Neotank22000]

So happy to hear your keeping it original, these cars are super rare to find in this original condition. This car is a survivor that deserves to be brought back to its og glory. This vid put a big smile on my face.

[@Oklawolf]

I learned to drive in one of these, a bit older than this one. A BMW is a BMW, but a little blue Cavalier gave me my first "Look! I can drive!" moment. That's a priceless memory to me from a time in my life when I didn't have a lot to be happy about. Really, really looking forward to this one.

[@lifeonbicycles]

This car would be the cleanest cavalier in existence with a maaco paint job!

[@jacobfleming565]

Keep it the same color though

[@lifeonbicycles]

@@jacobfleming565 definitely! It would look great bone stock

[@MrObsvenchilde]

@davey3710 It's a paint shop that gives cheap paint jobs that can turn out bad unless you do most of the prep work before hand. Honestly might as well paint your own car and wet sand it

[@elmousaouy2216]

Start a rebuilding series of the cavalier Like a project car

[@gbowne1]

buy four.. make 2 complete, at least one though.

[@gbowne1]

@Robert Bandy or you can just drive it into a river like a lot of people do. "Adventures With Purpose" youtube.

[@psychman5600]

I agree with you on this one for sure randy! Not only the nostalgic factor, but the fact that you just don't see these anywhere anymore...awesome and fun find brother, hope you and the family are all staying safe and thanks for still pumping out awesome content.

[@abrancampos]

Randy, please restore this car I love these types of cars, do a paint job, new tires, restore the rims, fix the headliner ect.... you will get your money back from youtube. Just do it for us viewers.

[@bradlyniminiken6339]

There’s a 93 at lkq pull a part in okc that looks like a tan interior in it.

[@AutoAuctionRebuilds]

Thank you!!!

[@DaveGreg100]

@@AutoAuctionRebuilds Non beige can be dyed as well.

[@mleindek]

Sometime in 20 years a KZbinr will buy a 2008 Cobalt and say "oh this brings me memories man!"

[@45AMT]

I love these videos! The excitement in Randy's voice when he drives a new unknown car is priceless! You don't have to explain 80's and 90's cars have a special place in my heart. Growing up in that era is why. Thanks for a great video!

[@SextonHardcastle85]

I’ve had several cavaliers over the years and I had nothing but good experiences with them. I dare say they are better than the car that replaced it.

[@taunusv4power]

The hubcaps are original, it's just the silver paint that peeled off

[@73amx63]

Yep!

[@terrycummings7239]

Think AutoZone his the dash cover cheap in your beige color.

[@michaelcottom2684]

I love it I had a 91 Cavalier I drove her to the frame broke I Love the look in the drivability of that carAnd I miss mine very very much

[@carsonmullins1613]

Longtime subscriber here and I have to say I love content like this. Don’t get me wrong, I love all of your other content as well but there’s something about old classic cars like this and restoring them to their former condition that I just love. Good on you for still putting this kind of content out 👍🏻

[@drscrib99]

My wife has a 91 she drives every day. You got gem.

[@addicted2bass87]

This is by far my favorite car that you've bought. My first car was a 91 Cavalier, blue 2 door, back in 2004. This really brings back memories. These cars are nearly non existent here in NY, the rust killed most of them off. I do see them in the junkyards from time to time. Usually they have been sitting a long time like this one. Usually they belonged to a older person who stopped driving or passed away. The nice things about the ones I see in the yards around here is that the interiors are nice. Car interiors hold up much better in our climate. I will keep a eye out for a tan interior car when I go to the yard this week.

[@carangamerguy]

Love late 80’s early 90’s cars, give that Cavalier a second life, great buy!!!!

[@kevindoxey]

LOVING your videos even more since the corona virus! Love these cheap cars and you working on them at home! Fix the Cavalier like you want to. It will be so much fun watching it go back to a shiny diamond!

[@wolfgangweber9924]

"The Heartbeat of America!"

[@AutoAuctionRebuilds]

They sure used to be!

[@eschantra]

One of the cars I learned to drive on was an '89 Cavalier. Kinda have a soft spot for these things also. Keep up the good work Randy, would love to see it brought back!

[@Ash-ky8jo]

Big Al bike and auto will be gutted for missing this one!

[@bigalsbikeandauto]

Ash 986 I love this Cavalier! I would have bought it if it were local.

[@Ash-ky8jo]

@@bigalsbikeandauto Yeah man, made me think of your channel and collection straight away. Hope all is going well for you in Florida. Keep safe.

[@easycom65ify]

Love when you do this kind of videos. Exotic are nice but i never own a exotic. But this one takes me back when i use to own a Cavalier and it was a good car to get things done.

[@entropyfan5714]

Can't lie, love it because nostalgia. I started flipping cars in highschool; first car I ever made $1000 profit on was a 1988 Cavalier (in like 1992).

[@glennstiller7616]

Those early 90s Cavaliers were actually pretty reliable. I had a 92 that gave me no grief.

[@ronschwigel8140]

i had a 1995 cavalier a blue one fun car

[@j7m2j]

we had 1991 chevy cavalier and it was the most reliable car we ever owned we had it till 2016 and still drove it everyday.

[@Mr120volts]

Man that would be a great first car for someone when it is all cleaned up and running good! That is a great find

[@DaveGreg100]

Fantastic find !! I was heading out to the Chevy dealer in 94 to check out the Cavalier [ "for the cost of a hamburger, fries and a milkshake a day..."] to be my first new car when an 86 Olds Calais at the Century Olds used car lot in Van Nuys, CA caught my eye. I bought that car with 21,000 miles on it. It toured the family for a decade after I passed it on to my parents, then my brother and his wife and is now back with me. The reason i wanted a Cavalier was because it was cheap and looked good, especially in 2 dr form. Simple OHV engine and proven transmission. Lots of parts and service availability for long term ownership. I finally did get a Cavalier for my first new car: a 99 that I loved. A lot of people had a Cavalier as a first car. It was destroyed in a rear end collision by a BMW. I'd still have the bloody thing if it weren't for that. Your idea to return it to like new shape is great. When was the last time anyone saw one..... except in the cosmetic condition of this one. Those hubcaps are original, BTW. They peeled and faded just like that straight from the factory. And yes the do look like crap. Looking forward to seeing what you do with this car. This one hit a nerve with me too ! I love GM's FWD small cars, actually.

[@brucegambill6303]

You just bought a running and driving solid car for the average cost of changing the spark plugs in that truck you were driving to the auction.

[@ianr2665]

In the Uk they were called a Vauxhall Cavalier and mostly sold in hatchback form, in Europe they were branded Opel, enjoy the channel and stay safe.

[@derekbush1815]

I’ve had one of those.... extremely reliable and was still running even after my head on accident.

[@tannerwebster4771]

These cavaliers definitely have a special place in my heart as well. My nana had a 2003 that she bought brand new. The car never gave her any troubles other than common maintenance such as a battery. She always kept it in tip top shape. I definitely have so many stories and rambles about this car that I would love to tell you about. It’s the only car I’ve ever known her to have until about 5 months ago the motor locked up. Now she has a 2010 Chevy hhr. True to the 2.2 ecotec.

[@m.aramirez9562]

When the Z24 version was out I really wanted one bad.

[@scottscopters7]

I have a 94 Z24, last year they came with a V6. I swapped in a newer 3400 V6, and made a custom turbo setup for it. 5spd as well :)

[@RyanRoadReaper]

@@scottscopters7 GM 3400 V6 with a turbo? How much PSI are you pushing? Stock internals?

[@williamsinger4124]

@@scottscopters7 that's awesome! I have a 89 Z24 convertible that is awaiting an L67 swap.

[@scottscopters7]

@@RyanRoadReaper I ran it bone stock with 8psi. later on I did some upgrades and now running 12psi all the time. it can handle more but other aspects of the car would need to be upgraded then lol

[@scottscopters7]

@@RyanRoadReaper its a unibody fwd car with crappy brakes, so pretty much have it maxxed out without spending insane amounts more

[@Neotank22000]

Ahh yes!! Im a big fan of the older cars. Glad to see you bringing more of em to the channel. Keep up the great videos.

[@RightOnJohn383]

Glad you have got back to your old self keeping it family friendly

[@outofsteptrading]

Love this! My first car was a 93 Pontiac Sunbird which is basically the same thing. My brothers first car was 91 2dr Cavalier. I absolutely get it when you say they have a special place. The nostalgia is real!

[@JuniorFan08]

When my uncle passed away in 2009, he had a '93 Cavalier 2 door in Florida that was his winter car. It had 53,000 miles on it. When I got to Florida, as I inherited his mobile home and the Cavalier, the car had been sitting for about 18 months. I got it to crank but it would not start. Called AAA and had it towed to their garage. Diagnosis was that it needed a fuel pump. Because I was on a limited time frame and didn't know when I would get to Florida again, I didn't want to spend the money on it and then have it sit another year or possibly more before I returned. As it turned out, the tow truck driver was looking for a vehicle for a friend of his - single mother with a child - who needed a car, I ended up just giving the car to her and the tow driver said he would put a new pump in it for her. The car was really in decent shape but I had no use for it. If it had been in Maine where I live, I would have fixed it and sold it.

[@sonnyblazer5504]

I say that's a keeper. Body is straight, complete, runs well, cheap and with a new gold paintjob many will line up to buy it. Many have the same nostalgia as you do. Good buy! Sonny

[@juandominguez5487]

Men I love those chevys Cavaliers respect to whoever had this car because it was maintain well. Cant wait to see brought back to life

[@scottman117]

YES! I want to see this thing back in its original condition. Looking forward to this!

[@nurseelliott4256]

We had the sunbird version and your right Randy, me seeing that one take me back to some of the fun times had during 90's plus neighbor had a teal color like yours. You might can do a giveaway with it , sure someone could use it.

[@JH-zr4ue]

Great content Randy. You're greatly appreciated for the entertainment and knowledge you're putting out.

[@thatcadillacguy1961]

Love the Cavalac! Best $$ I ever spent was on a 99. All three of my kids drove it, gave it to my son in law, it’s still going!

[@DaveGreg100]

99 was my first brand new car. I loved it. Good looking especially as a 2 door. OMG did they destroy it for 03-05 !~ That sad sack front end and cheap red plastic tail light trim were wretched quickie updates. Like the fiberglass fins and quad headlight pods on 58 Studebakers.. You can still see the general goodness of the styling tho.

[@mexicanspec]

This is all the car anybody needs. The car companies have convinced the public they need all these computers and what they call safety features. If you can't turn your head to see if somebody is next to you before you change lanes, you shouldn't be driving.

[@harleydude-xo8pu]

My wife had the same '92 and hers was blue with a manual, loved the car, solid good A to B vehicle, love the box body cavaliers of the 80's, I remember watching one of your videos a few years ago and you had gone to a wrecking yard and they had a nice complete for what I could see mid 80's cavalier coupe with all the tires inside the vehicle, you showed the whole car Randy.

[@stephenknott5481]

I think there’s still plenty of life left in the cavalier, your going to make a good car out of it. A great buy there Randy 👍🚗💵

[@thsarethbreaks]

That cavalier is still very new mechanically.

[@juliebove6237]

Great find..excellent car for a kid just starting to drive...bring it back to life..cavs took a beating n kept on ticking..that car was built 45 min away from me..Lordstown built..Lordstown pride!

[@piotrborkowski6585]

Hi Rendy in Europe, this car is called Opel Ascona only with a manual gearbox because the machine was very expensive to buy, very nice car and there is nothing to break. I wait until you wash and see what lies under this dirt

[@blunight3238]

My dad had one of these back in the day when I was a kid but it was a coupe and a 5 speed manual. So many memories.

[@gilbertm2251]

That car also have a special place in my heart too.

[@JAHSARROW]

I searched for this car in this original colour all over the internet and it's almost as if it never existed. Glad to finally find something online of this car the colour you have it in. Making it original is totally what I would do, hope to one day find this all original car in this colour for myself all for the memories.

[@timprice4794]

Love the Cavalier. The doors look just like those used on the UK Vauxhall Cavalier mk2, from 1981 to 1988. Must have been a GM World Car.

[@rich_edwards79]

Yep, differences were front end, tail lights, interior parts and of course the engines, though a 2200 in an old Cav would have been good fun, even more so than the SRi. Pity all of our rotted away years ago and the handful of survivors are now worth silly money.

[@wsgriffi]

We had a 1984 Cavalier and loved it. Sold it for $2000 in 1990 with 105K miles. Great cars. A lot better that the old Ford Tempo's.

[@AM-sq5ut]

Love seeing your passion for the "Back in the day" autos and desire to bring this content to your viewers. I got the same feeling of nostalgia as you were describing your reasons for going with this auction/win/purchase. I say you gotchurself a Winner..... for content.. ;o)... Thanks Randy!

[@500sylvain]

In May 1991, I bought a brand new black Cavalier RS, 2 doors, V6 3.1, I sold it in 2001, I loved this car so much!!

[@Gordo101978]

I loved the steering wheel on those cavaliers, looked like a racing steering wheel

[@rossfield8850]

Loving the old skool fix-ups Randy, you always have a soft spot for the old stuff. We had Vauxhall Cavalier here in the UK. Love seeing the cars from 80/90s when I was a boy. Great content, enjoy and stay safe 👍

[@AnimeEDM]

i just imagine a happy as can be randy driving by in his 92 cavelier

[@richardkafka5625]

To hell with all the haters and trolls! This is AWESOME content Randy! Great work man. I love this and can't wait for future uploads. One of the most exciting projects just because of what it is!

[@MrDanielmarlowe]

That’s the same car I did my drivers education in. Brings back memories. My first car was a 2 door Tempo GLS 5 speed which was much nicer than the Caviler. Brings back fond memories!

[@Expatriate1977]

Hahaha me too! Ours was blue. First day of drivers Ed driving experience, teacher wasn't paying attention to the fact I had come to s complete stop and didn't let off the brake. I thought he had and went to push the gas pedal only to find he was still on the brakes. Nice little tire squeal when he let off the brakes! Good memories indeed

[@AutoAuctionRebuilds]

My 1st car was a Ford Tempo as well. It was a GL, 2.3L.

[@mexicanspec]

I have never heard anybody say they thought a Tempo was nicer than a Cavalier. Having been somebody who bought and sold both back when they were fairly new, I would buy 10 Cavaliers before a Tempo. They were just this side of junk.

[@MrDanielmarlowe]

Mexican Spec mine was a GLS sport 2 door it had a lot more options than any Caviler. Power windows, seats, lumbar control airbags in the seats premium audio, aluminum wheels way nicer even had a Tachometer.

[@mexicanspec]

@@MrDanielmarlowe No matter the trim level, the engines were weak and the automatic transmissions were even worse. I have had a lot of them and not one was a car I would want to have back in my life. The cavalier road better, had a smoother shifting transmission and yes, all the power options were available on them.

[@israelballew4155]

Love that cavi. What makes your channel different is you purchase old cars that 90 percent of people would not gamble on. Very entertaining.

[@Achieveguy]

See if you can find some Z 24 wheels in the junkyard with tires on them and put them in the car that’ll make it look good

[@sirjim777777]

I had a 1989 Cavalier 2.0L/2.2L 2dr Blue. I loved it. I had it for 10 years. They do make a V-6 for them. Keep Safe... Jim in NY

[@pextor]

3:24 My friend had a cavalier and it did that same thing. Dash curled up, only not that bad yet.

[@jeremyb456]

Nice find randy this is why I love your channel you find cheap cars and bring them back to life absolutley love your videos. My Grandparents had a Chevrolet cavalier a 1990 but it was the wagon. Keep safe and have fun with your cars!

[@bobdavis3062]

Clean it, fix it, paint it, and enter it in a car show!

[@MrJoebiz24]

This is a cool project. It needs to come to fruition. Some awesome subs pitching in as well from reading the comments. This is a great family!

[@dynamodbld4814]

Randy, IT'S A HOOVIE CAR!!! Blast from the past. It's a Classic!

[@InkBunnyBlindRabbit]

I bought one at copart salvaged in 2002 for 130$ with 199K and it was one owner..It was hit in the driver door.. I got a door for 30$ and put it on and got it re certified as salvage rebuilt.. I took it and drove it from Raleigh NC to Buckeye Az on 160$ in gas... Sold it in AZ for 2K and hitch hiked home... Everything worked,, including AC..

[@markvsmachine5546]

When did this become Big Al's channel?

[@AutoAuctionRebuilds]

TODAY! LOL

[@bren70ssss94]

I bet he's watching lol .

[@erica-lillycrider1088]

@Mark vs Machine I was thinking the same thing

[@DocMackGarage]

Randy, when you said it is the worst car you purchased, I was like it is not going to be that bad . Well you were right about the exterior and interior but surprisingly it drives good.. I had a 1998 Chevy Cavalier with 80k Miles and within 2 mths the window motor stopped and the starter motor started playing up. All said and done, I really liked that car . I have been watching your builds for quite some time.

[@pextor]

17:27 It has power door locks. And ABS brakes.

[@kevinkenny9355]

My mom had a 94 and it is hard to believe, but she said that other than the Koreans, this was the cheapest new car you could buy in 1994

[@ericabertagnoli5469]

This was the first car I ever had. Mine was blue 1994. It was a solid car I traded it in for a 98 cavalier. I now own a 2014 Malibu. Love how excited you were

[@samlung2724]

Lol. The inspection sticker was also a clue as to when this car was stopped being used.

[@meticulouselectronics]

Dont knock detective randy. He could tell you how long a car sat by the brand of cigarette butts on the floor.

[@tbowers36]

I had a few cavaliers through the years an 85 and a 88 z24 loved that little car drove the 88 from Indiana to Arizona and back did great always liked them .

[@heimermaal4933]

It looks like this car need a dash, headliner and a cheap paint job, it looks like ez profit

[@heimermaal4933]

@@kruleworld I would think that the parts to fix up should be under 600$ with the paint job, I would list it up for 1300-1500$ just because these old cars are getting harder to find, and are easy to fix, this would earn you at least 300$ profit + what ever KZbin brings in.

[@heimermaal4933]

@Tony Durham NineOneTwoThreeZeroTwoFourThreeNineOne Any profit is good

[@rich_edwards79]

These are now regarded as classics in the UK and fetching sound money. Then again, they stopped selling them here in '89 and most were already gone 20 years ago due to rot.

[@rich_edwards79]

@Robert Bandy NineOneTwoThreeZeroTwoFourThreeNineOne Vauxhall Cavalier (Mark 2). Most of the ones sold here were the hatchback, but there were a few sedans and wagons (or saloons and estates as we call them) knocking about too. The UK and Euro market ones got a different, more upright front clip, smaller tail lights, and a different dashboard, and the biggest engine available was the 2.0 4-cyl, usually mated to a manual transmission as is customary here.

[@scottmcmanus5445]

Love the Cavalier! Not stupid or crazy at all, I think it's awesome!

[@johnmanley7859]

Repaint Fix headliner and give to a needy family it will be a good economic daily driver .Nice old car rescue.

[@scottbrady5127]

I will enjoy seeing you work on this one more than I would something like a BMW. I have always enjoyed the older cars you work on like the tan Chevy truck. Keep up the good work.

[@pextor]

10:13 you need to get the old gas out of there. It'll run a whole lot better then!

[@derekrichardson762]

Excellent purchase! Don't see many of them around anymore these cars were everywhere in the 1990s a survivor!

[@sasian1]

My best friend had the wagon version of this.

[@brian5o]

I for one love the little old Cavalier. The condition of the body and most of the interior is great. I think she's worth a paint job. This would make a great A->B car for someone. My prediction is that this Cavalier will be much more trustworthy that your C7 Corvette ever has been.

[@carguy4658]

That would be perfect for a young person's first ride after getting their driver's license. Inexperience and High-Performance can be deadly for a young person.

[@Pierson116]

You and I are a lot of like, getting all giddy about old junky cars, people may call us crazy but theres just something about these cars.

[@bren70ssss94]

It's great fun , especially the drive home if you make it lol .

[@pextor]

16:57 what happened to the Jump N Carry?

[@RedwoodEd1]

I'm with you, Randy. I had a 1992 Cavalier & loved it. It was great little car. As long as you're aware that you're not going to make any money on it, go for it & fix it up. I'd bet that someone who used to have one would like to buy it just for fun - if I didn't already have too many cars, I know I'd be interested. Just fix it up as close to original specs as possible - there aren't many of them left!

[@jacknoodle6788]

14th month of 2010 😂😂😂

[@badboattail]

Yes, that's February 2011....

[@michaelchavis9205]

I smell a car giveaway to help your channel even more. Randy you have great taste in picking out cars and trucks but other times you pick out the expensive type cars. Love seeing the American classics.

[@Babyybooyy]

My very first car was a 1989 Chevy Cavalier sedan non convertible and my brothers also! She was my great grandma Verdas car. Fricken loved that vehicle!! She was a slick maroon that me and my dad used flat car spray paint and painted her a flat black color loooked wicked when she was first done with and after it rained.. miss that car a lot, Soo many memories in it! Both me and my brother learning how to drive... I swear to god we drove it into the ground.. wish I still owned her.. I hope she still around but highly doubt it..

[@markturner2646]

I know it's been said Randy but I have been a subscriber for a long time and this content of late takes me back to when I first started watching you

[@markfinnigan4994]

Randy I'm convinced the cars all sit in the yard like dogs in the pound, waiting for you to come through the gate and take them home! Fun purchase mate.

[@mexicanspec]

I wanted to open a dealership called Orphan Motors. Come and adopt one of my charges. They need a home. A small fee will apply.

[@bruvhammadali3463]

Found this video because I love my 92 cavalier. Bought it from the second owner for 800 bucks, cleanest car I've ever come up on. Had 41k miles on it and the only issue is the falling ceiling interior. Plan to keep mine forever and swapping the engine once it dies.

[@tristangrant8208]

So excited about this. My grandparents had so many of days. I smiled so big seeing this I cant wait

[@Poncho202]

Nice to see another old GM on the channel 😀👍

[@steveedwards1072]

YES! Total factory resto. We bought a 1994(last year of that body style) in 1995 with 22k on it. Wife drove it for 8 years then bought an 03. We handed the 94 down to 3 other family members and the last I saw it, it had 165k on it and still going strong. Red with black interior. One of the best cars we ever bought. Period.

[@frankroberts1325]

Randy, u are not a idiot! i love these old clunckers that come back to life just love junkers!

[@jimdiller2915]

Randy. I like when you work on common cars. Chevys, Honda’s etc.

[@tenmillionvolts]

Great content car Randy. We didn't have these in NZ but it's like so many great reliable 90s cars. Over here, the younger guys are starting to buy tidy 80s and 90s cars that they loved from their childhood. You might see an immaculate Cressida and expect an old boy to be driving, then a young guy hops out and polishes the door handle as he leaves 😊

[@anthonyalesci2107]

Thats a clean old cavi. Someone loved that car and you show a love for it. Like you said its not a money maker but if its something that makes you happy its always worth it. Id love to see it fixed up. Keep up the good work

[@christiant8132]

Not a fan of Cavalier's but gotta appreciate the great condition. If you're slapping on a Maaco paint job, keep it as close as you can to the original gold!

[@DaveGreg100]

They did a fantastic job on my 86 Calais

[@seanaiello4984]

Old video I know but I'd take that Cavy in a heartbeat. Those '88-'94 Cavaliers and Sunbirds were everywhere for years still after the bodystyle change. And 1992 happens to be the year I graduated high school so I get the nostalgic angle also