I admit I’m probably stretching the “survivor” moniker when it’s pretty obvious that at least part of the car has been repainted (note the color mismatch between the doors and the rest of the car), but there’s a lot… more»
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Stately Project: 1956 Packard Patrician
The 1956 Patrician was the last of the “senior level” automobiles built by Packard after their merger with Studebaker. For 1957-58, Packards would be rebranded Studebakers, earning the nickname “Packardbakers.” Customers and dealers alike didn’t take kindly to the… more»
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Rare Italian: 1989 Maserati 228 Twin-Turbo
The 1989 Maserati 228 was described in its original sales brochures as “A Thoroughbred Italian Luxury Coupe.” Looking through the 50-plus pictures online, you can see it was luxurious for 1989. This example is available here on Cars &… more»
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East German Restoration Project: 1958 AWZ P70 Coupe
This blurry photo is a “before” shot – before this 1950s East German predecessor to the Trabant arrived at a shop to replace a fender. The shop discovered that the wood framing supporting the panels was rotten. A teardown… more»
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One Family Owned: 1969 Dodge Charger Project
With the decline of muscle car desirability beginning shortly after this 1970 Dodge Charger was produced, followed by a resurgence that made the Chrysler B-Bodies some of the most desirable examples, I’m certain many have been abandoned and reclaimed… more»
Rare Mopar: 1991 Dodge Daytona Shelby/IROC
All good things must come to an end, as the saying goes, and in the case of the Dodge Daytona and its partnership with Carroll Shelby, the brand partnership reached its conclusion in 1991. When this happened, Dodge navigated… more»
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Nicest Left? 1985 Ford Escort L
The 1970s oil crisis forever changed the landscape of the automobile industry. Car manufacturers began downsizing to smaller wheelbases and engines not only for better fuel economy, but also to compete with the rise of Japanese imports in the… more»
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390-Powered Find: 1965 Ford Galaxie 500
Both Ford and Chevrolet redesigned their full-size cars in 1965. But it was Chevy that won the sales race, as more than one million buyers flocked to one of their showrooms to pick up a new Impala. But Ford… more»
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Nicely Optioned 1965 Ford Mustang Convertible
Enthusiasts seeking true originality may want to give this 1965 Ford Mustang Convertible a wide berth. However, if you prefer an extremely tidy driver with desirable factory options and a few non-urgent needs, it might be worth a close… more»
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No Reserve 1,033-Mile 1968 Ford Mustang
“Can’t touch this,” went the lyrics of one MC Hammer, not exactly when this 1968 Ford Mustang Coupe was new, but it still fit. Why is that? This time capsule car has only 1,033 miles on the clock and… more»
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Massive Parts Haul: 1961 Chevrolet Corvette
One challenge in project builds is finding parts that seem to be made of “unobtainium.” That could be less of an issue with this 1961 Chevrolet Corvette, because the deal includes a huge haul of components from a restored… more»
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Nova In A Tuxedo: 1974 Oldsmobile Omega
When most people think of a GM X body from the 1970s, they picture a Chevy Nova, but Oldsmobile had its own version that is a lot harder to find today. This 1974 Oldsmobile Omega coupe has undergone a… more»
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Rare Interceptor: 1958 Ford Ranchero
In 1957, Ford took a Ranch Wagon and removed the wagon roof. The result was a “coupe express” that combined car styling with a pickup truck’s utilitarian appeal. In fact, the 1957 Ranchero had a cargo capacity of 1,190… more»
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One-Owner Garage Find: 1971 Chevrolet Nova
The third generation of the Chevrolet Nova (1968 to 1972) was its best-selling run. They’re also the most likely to be made into Super Sport clones. The seller’s 1971 edition is a one-owner, Grandma-style sedan with an inline-6 and… more»
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Big Block Project: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro SS
Every car guy has heard the story of the first generation Camaro SS that turned up in a barn. Well, this one might be true and comes with a spare 396 big block to help bring it back. This… more»
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Two Owner Brougham: 1986 Pontiac Grand Prix
The G body Grand Prix was one of the last traditional American personal luxury coupes, and survivors with nice interiors are getting harder to find. This 1986 Pontiac Grand Prix Brougham has had just two owners, the original buyer… more»
