A big change occurred in 1966, at least in AMC’s Rambler Ambassador line of cars. This would be the first year that the Rambler name went away, so this car is known as a 1966 AMC Ambassador for the… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Plymouth Prowler With Only 58 Miles On The Clock!
I can still vividly remember seeing my first photo of a Plymouth Prowler. The year would have been 1997, and the car in question was finished in Prowler Purple Metallic. I was amazed that a manufacturer at that time… more»
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73k Mile Bargain: 1978 Pontiac Firebird Esprit
While the owner doesn’t specifically make mention of it, when you look at the overall condition of this 1978 Pontiac Firebird Esprit, the claim that the car has covered a genuine 73,000 miles seems to be quite conceivable. I… more»
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44k Mile Survivor: 1989 Lincoln Town Car
While this may look like “just another old Lincoln”, this one-family-owned, 44,000 original miles, driver 1989 Lincoln Town Car is unique among its peers, in that it has been kept and cared for over the years when many of… more»
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38k-Mile Turbo: 1978 Buick LeSabre Sport Coupe
You’re looking at a rather oddball car here. It’s a 1978 Buick LeSabre Sport Coupe. No, it wasn’t fast, nor did they sell very many, but it did finally prove that a turbocharged 231-ci (3.8L) Buick V6 could work… more»
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61k Mile Hauler: 1987 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser
With only 61,000 miles on the clock, this 1987 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser still has plenty of life left in it. It isn’t a show-stopper, but its condition is pretty impressive for a family wagon of this age. With a… more»
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28,000 Original Miles: 1989 Mercedes 560SL
With Amelia Island making its annual showing this week in Florida, I’m certain there will be more than a few hyper-low mileage Mercedes-Benz R107s making the auction rounds. These have literally been hobby/collector cars for years, and what always… more»
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Absolutely Spotless: 1972 Ford Galaxie 500
With a total length of 216 inches and an overall width of 79 inches, this 1972 Ford Galaxie 500 represents a lot of metal for your money. Speaking of money, the owner has set a BIN price of $8,900… more»
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Supercharged Survivor: 1990 VW Corrado G60
Among my crop of bucket-list cars is a specimen just like this: a survivor-grade Volkswagen Corrado. I’ll take either the supercharged G60 trim, like this one, or one with the delicious VR6 mill under the hood. This example remains… more»
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Hot Or Not? 1986 Chevrolet Blazer 4×4
I’ve noticed as of late that the Chevy Blazers of the late ’80s are picking up in price. It’s not to say these were particularly rare when new, but it is getting considerably harder to find a nice one…. more»
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Notchback Survivor: 1990 Ford Mustang LX 5.0
Do you ever tell yourself that you’ve figured out which kind of car or truck you like, and that your life will be much simpler if you just stick with that genre of vehicle? That’s how I justify many… more»
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French Micro Car: 1968 Velocar Veloto
If you are on the lookout for something a bit different and quirky in the way of a classic car, then you should probably look no further than this 1968 Veloto. It definitely fulfills those criteria, and I doubt… more»
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S’no Foolin’ – 1965 Polaris Trail Tractor
Those of us who grew up in the 1960s and 70s and lived in an area that had snow for half of every year know the name Polaris from their famous snowmobiles. The 60s and 70s was the golden… more»
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Garage-Kept 1988 Buick Reatta Survivor
While other grand touring coupes from the era that deliver better performance, the Buick Reatta has very distinctive styling. This 1988 Reatta is available here on eBay in Schaumburg, Illinois with a Buy it Now price of $8,000.
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The Vista Bird! 1962 Ford Thunderbird Wagon
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, one of the great attractions of the custom car scene is the fact that it allows people to exhibit their own imaginations, and to allow their own visions to crystallize…. more»
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Rough And Ready: 1972 Ford Bronco Sport
There’s nothing quite like a No Reserve auction to bring the potential buyers running, and this 1972 Bronco is quite a good example of that. After opening at $6,500, the bidding has risen to $8,700, and at that price,… more»
