This one is one of those too good to be true, but I have to check it out anyway deals. There has to be a catch, such as a picture of a restored car to lure you in to… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
• Uncategorized • 24 Comments
1969 Corvette Survivor With A 427 And A 4-Speed!
The seller of this Corvette isn’t particularly forthcoming with information, but at least they offer up lots of photos! They claim this 427 equipped car is highly original, with 90 percent of its original paint still intact. The car… more»
• Uncategorized • 55 Comments
Not Too Shabby: 1973 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
Post-1972 Chevelles are polarizing vehicles; either you like them or you don’t. Many claim that 1972 was the last year for “real” Chevelles and that the redesign in 1973 was the end of the car. As a former Chevelle… more»
• Uncategorized • 58 Comments
Hertz Rent-A-Racer: 1984 Mustang Predator GT302H
We all know about the special edition Shelby GT350s that were built specifically for Hertz Rental company, but did you know there’s another Mustang that received the H designation in its name so it could be a true Hertz… more»
• Uncategorized • 37 Comments
Eldorado Gold: Mint 1983 Cadillac
Landing right in the middle of the Eighth Generation of Cadillac’s Eldorado offerings (those from 1975 – 1985), this 1983 seems to be a shining, glimmering, and great example of a very low mileage survivor. At $12,900 – you’re… more»
• Uncategorized • 17 Comments
Wearing White Walls: 24k Mile 1985 Dodge Diplomat
Today, in 2017, we are on the brink of electric cars for the masses, turbo-charged engines producing insane power from small displacements, incredible fuel economy, and automatic transmissions with as many gears as many people have fingers. But not… more»
• For Sale • 39 Comments
Period Perfect: 1958 Porsche 356 A Coupe
Even with the run-up in prices of the original Porsche 356, there are some examples that are likely worth every penny due to high levels of preservation. This 1958 356 “A” coupe is one of those cars, displaying many… more»
• Uncategorized • 28 Comments
Big Horse: 1971 Mustang Grande
Bigger isn’t always necessarily better. For 1971, Ford decided to take make a Clydesdale out of their once athletic pony car. Grande in Spanish means big, though I’m sure Ford would prefer the Italian translation of great. Find this… more»
• Uncategorized • 47 Comments
Good Times: Low-Mileage 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass GT
The G-body is one of GMs greatest successes of the 1980s. These cars were available across three brands and in various levels of performance. Various trim packages were available, but the jury still seems to be out on whether… more»
• Uncategorized • 67 Comments
1971 Ford Galaxie 500 “P” code 429 Interceptor
Before tearing up the highways in black Trans Ams, Burt Reynolds piloted a 429-powered 1971 Ford Galaxie 500 sedan as the Arkansas moonshine-runner Gator McKlusky in the 1973 movie “White Lightning.” This car, aside from not being brown or… more»
• Uncategorized • 24 Comments
Dreamy Survivor: 1957 Cadillac Coupe De Ville
In the classic car world it seems like much of the terminology can be exaggerated, or blindly looked over. Although every once in a while you find a classic that just makes your heart skip a beat. That is… more»
• Uncategorized • 56 Comments
Ever Seen One Of These? 1989 Eagle Premier ES
We’ve seen some interesting and odd cars over the years, but I can honestly say I haven’t ever seen an Eagle Premier ES on the street. Towards the end of AMC’s life, they had to form an alliance with… more»
• Uncategorized • 35 Comments
9k Mile Survivor: 1986 Mitsubishi Starion ESI-R
Back when the whole import tuner thing was really big, the Starion was one of the hot cars to get. Unlike the Hondas that were so popular to soup up at the time, the Starion had rear wheel drive… more»
• Uncategorized • 28 Comments
Solid Gold Classic! 1977 Lincoln Continental Mark V
This artistic collection of rectangles, otherwise known as a 1977 Lincoln Continental Mark V, weighs in at nearly 4700 lb of golden glimmer. While seemingly absurd, that portly-sounding number falls within 100 lb of a 2006 BMW 750Li or… more»
• Uncategorized • 10 Comments
Monday Motivation: 1970 BMW 2500
As I mentioned yesterday, I spent my weekend on the road in my ’73 BMW Bavaria driving from the Bay Area to Los Angeles and back, and everything was going swimmingly until, about 18 miles from home, all of… more»
• Uncategorized • 30 Comments
Barockangel: 1957 BMW 502
I’m writing from the road today, having traversed California from North to South in my Bavaria to attend the tenth annual SoCal Vintage BMW Meet in Van Nuys yesterday. It’s a fun show, and well attended, but I was… more»
