Aside from those of us who have decided to ignore whatever the media is reporting on a daily basis (and God bless you if you’re one of them), many of you likely saw that Ferrari was exorciated for its… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Sunshine Yellow Survivor: 1977 AMC Pacer Wagon
Sunshine Yellow is a great, cheery color for a Pacer. It would be a shame not to be able to find this car in a sea of silver, black, white, and gray SUVs in a parking lot, so the… more»
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Star Wars Air Cleaner: 1967 Buick GS400 Convertible
By 1965, every General Motors division except for Cadillac had a mid-size muscle car. At Buick, it was the Gran Sport (or GS), which was based on the Skylark intermediate. Because it was a Buick, the GS was the… more»
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455/4-Speed: 1976 Pontiac Trans Am SE
I can honestly admit that this 1976 Pontiac Trans Am slightly confused me. The seller listed it as a Special Edition, but I always believed that Pontiac didn’t release such a beast until 1977, but I was wrong. In… more»
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Daily Driver? 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis LS
“Commanding. Brilliant. Power. Control. Grand.” Sadly, I have none of those traits, but the 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis line has them all, according to this brochure. I can’t imagine going wrong with a car like this Panther platform Merc… more»
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Tidy Driver: 1996 Subaru SVX LSi
After spending the 1970s establishing itself as a company producing rugged, reliable vehicles, Subaru reinvented itself in the 1980s and 1990s, focusing on performance and luxury. That approach gave the automotive world the legendary Impreza WRX, and prestige models… more»
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Original L75/4-Speed: 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray
This 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray isn’t merely a pretty face. The first owner’s decision to order it with the L75 version of the 327ci V8 under the hood gives it undeniable performance credentials. Its presentation is first-rate, and… more»
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Trophy Winner: 1971 Ford Mustang Convertible
There is no doubt that some classics are better than others, depending on the buyer’s goal. Some will long for the perfect project candidate, while others seek a turnkey proposition that can turn heads. If you fall into the… more»
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17k Mile 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1 428 Cobra Jet
If this 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1 is all the seller claims, it is an extraordinary classic. It features the desirable 428 Cobra Jet V8 under the hood, and its presentation is extremely impressive. However, the seller states that… more»
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Tiny Driver: 1970 Fiat 500L
Developing a large car is relatively easy because there is typically room to adjust its physical dimensions. However, small cars pose a greater challenge because they often require creative thinking when contemplating packaging efficiency. This 1970 Fiat 500L perfectly… more»
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Affordable Luxury: 1979 Lincoln Versailles
It sometimes seems that luxury and affordability are mutually exclusive. However, this 1979 Lincoln Versailles demonstrates that not only is it possible to have your cake and eat it, but the classic in question can be a low-mileage survivor…. more»
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Like New: 1967 Plymouth Fury III Sedan
During the 1962-64 run, Plymouth’s full-size cars weren’t really full-size when compared against the Chevrolet Impala or Ford Galaxie. That’s because some bad intel supposedly told them they should downsize because that’s what Chevy was going to do. Well,… more»
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Space Age Patina: 1959 Plymouth Sport Fury
Plymouth rolled out the Sport Fury in 1959 as a top-of-the-line car in terms of trim and performance. Chances are, it may have inspired the Chevrolet Impala Super Sport and Ford’s Galaxie 500XL. With bucket seats and a beefy… more»
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30k-Mile Survivor: 1974 Dodge Dart SE
The Dart was Dodge’s compact car from 1963 to 1976. It was especially popular during its last generation, which began in 1967. To draw it out of the ranks of being more than an economy car, the Dart Special… more»
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Rare Highboy (1-of-9): 1974 Ford F-250 4×4
Collectors often say that any car or truck is a one-of-one if you break down its options far enough, but there’s a reason for that; back when our favorite cars and trucks were being built, a buyer could choose… more»
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22k Mile Survivor: 1979 Plymouth Volare
I am always drawn to cars like this 1979 Plymouth Volare Custom Sedan. It isn’t because it is an ultra-desirable classic, because it isn’t. This car attracts my attention because of its condition. Most Volares of this vintage have… more»
