By the standards of the early ’80s, the Cressida was considered to be a more luxurious alternative to the drab domestic wagons of its day. Reviews from the era praised the stylish interior, surprising performance (for a family hauler… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Tough Decisions: 1968 Shelby GT350
Okay, it’s confession time. I am a Ford man. I grew up in a household where the blue oval was king, so my leanings were an inevitability. With that in mind, when this particular car came across my desk… more»
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Your Father’s Olds: 1973 Oldsmobile 98
1973 marked the beginning of the end of cheap, plentiful gasoline in the US with premium fuel going from around thirty-nine cents per gallon to over sixty cents per gallon. And that was when it could be found at… more»
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One Happy Truck: 1946 Chevrolet Pickup
The 1946 Chevrolet pickup trucks were essentially a continuation of pre-war production with only minor changes made in order to rush them to a car-starved US market. This 1946 Chevy AK-series pickup is on eBay in Bakersfield, California with… more»
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A Beauty In Blue: 1979 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
Even though the Camaro was never sold here in Australia, for those of us over a certain age, the 1979 Camaro Z28 holds an important place in our hearts. Located in Pardeeville, Wisconsin is this Z28 that was brought… more»
Exclusive: 1988 Nissan Safari Fire Truck
We’ve seen some cool vintage fire trucks, but most are simply too big to fit in the average garage. Well, if you’ve always dreamed of owning a bright red fire truck, but don’t own a massive barn to store… more»
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Chicken Tax Beater: 1982 Subaru Brat
If you are small and in a fight, you have to improvise. One upon a time, Subarus were pretty much a cult car for people who lived in mountainous areas and those who listened religiously to NPR. While these… more»
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Rare 343 V8 4-Speed! 1967 AMC Marlin
On first glance, at least from the front 3/4 views, it’s hard to tell that this isn’t an AMC Ambassador but it is, in fact, a very rare 1967 AMC Marlin which for ’67 was based on the bigger… more»
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High Society: 1973 Opel Manta 1900
Brooke Astor once said “money is like manure, it should be spread around.” If the name Brooke Astor doesn’t ring a bell, don’t worry I had to google it myself. It turns out she was a wealthy philanthropist and… more»
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Talking Town and Country: 1983 Chrysler LeBaron
The 1980s were a love it or hate it decade, maybe more so than most other decades were. It was a transitional period from old school everything: cars, wars, fashions, technology, etc. This 1983 Chrysler LeBaron Town and Country… more»
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Perfect Poncho: 1977 Pontiac Catalina Safari Wagon
Sometimes a car comes along that you never knew you could possibly have any interest in at all, but after seeing the photos and hearing the story, and seeing the incredible condition of it, you can’t get it out… more»
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Obscure X-Body: 1981 Oldsmobile Sport Omega
Looking back at automotive history, it’s rather amazing just how hard GM worked to not build a decent car. By decent, I mean enjoyable to drive, or over-engineered to a fault, or even just loaded with desirable features and… more»
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Conquering Home Depot: 1984 El Camino Conquistador
While the love affair Americans have for trucks remains a strong one, there isn’t much variety in the market. Ford, GM, and Dodge seem to think that a full-size truck is all we need. GM and Ford only produced… more»
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Revel In This Ragtop Rambler Classic
If you think the collector car hobby is only for the well-to-do, check out this show-worthy 1965 Rambler Classic convertible. It’s located in Alto, Texas and listed here on Craigslist for only $17,500. When I spotted this unrestored original… more»
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Nicest One Left? 1988 Toyota Celica ST
With just 30,000 miles on the clock, this may be one of the most well-preserved Toyota Celicas on the market today. With so many of these cars falling victim to rust and poor modifications by younger owners, this early… more»
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Styling Exercise: 1981 Dodge Omni 024 DeTomaso
Talk about rare: this is one of only 619 Omni 024 DeTomaso’s built in 1981, and has to be one of the last ones left in anything resembling fair condition. It’s actually better than fair (in my opinion) and… more»
