In life, less is sometimes more. For those in 1976 wanting the look of speed without the entry fee or high insurance costs, GM still offered pony cars without the pizazz. This base model sport coupe looks pretty sporty… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Minty Monte: 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Survivor
This is a clean car. Survivors really don’t get much nicer than this, and that’s including that one car you bought from your uncle that time in 1992. According to the seller, this Monte Carlo is one of just… more»
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Well-Kept Four-Speed 1979 Pontiac Sunbird V8
Before the Internet, your odds of meeting the Pope at McDonalds exceeded those of spotting a GM H Body with a V8 under the hood. Believe me; my third car was a 1976 Buick Skyhawk (231 V6, five-speed), and… more»
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Museum Piece: 1977 Ford Mustang II Ghia
I know the Mustang II still provokes howls of indignation, but my inner museum curator loves this car. All original and showing just 36,000 miles, this ’77 Mustang II Ghia perfectly encapsulates its moment in time and the state… more»
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Kenosha Perfection: 1965 AMC Rambler
The USA needs AMC now more than ever. Rugged, affordable, economical, made in America with a tiny bit of flair. The car made for every man and woman. Not sure who today makes cars like this? And there definitely… more»
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All Original! 1966 Dodge Coronet 426 Hemi
“All Original” truly means the car retains all its original factory parts. You might say “all original” if spark plugs and other maintenance items have been changed, but after a repaint or different engine or seat cover, your car… more»
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Even the More Doors Are Cool: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
Certain people, places, and objects immediately trigger us to think about particular eras of the past. For example, when you see an image of Marilyn Monroe, a drive-in, or a Wurlitzer jukebox, you automatically think of the 1950s. While… more»
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A Real Survivor? 1938 Ford Sedan
If the Bug-eyed Sprites looks happy, then what is the expression on the face of these old Fords? This shiny face is listed on eBay in Pelham, Alabama. It was in the same family from 1938 until recently and is almost completely original. It’s… more»
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Quad 4 Equipped: 1990 Chevy Beretta GTZ
There was a time when high school parking lots were littered with GM products equipped with the venerable Quad 4 motors. Unfortunately, because they were often found in the hands of high schoolers, not many are left in decent… more»
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The Flying Brick: 1985 BMW K100
This fun 1985 BMW K100 looks to be in shockingly good condition, thanks to long-term garage storage by the widow of the previous owner. These early K bikes were perhaps one of the purest forms of motorcycle made in… more»
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Fairly Fair Lady: 1968 Datsun Fairlady Convertible
As the number of people who are collecting Japanese sports cars rises, the search for restorable examples continues to turn up a number of cars that probably cannot be restored economically. As with nearly all of the manufacturers at… more»
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Grandpa’s Sunday Driver: 1978 Cadillac DeVille Survivor
When I saw the picture above as the first photo of this auction listing here on eBay, I honestly thought it was a picture out of the factory brochure included for reference! This is a true one-owner car, and… more»
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1929 Ford Model A Barn Find
What an evocative picture! I can only imagine the thrill of the discovery. Even if it’s a rather ordinary 1929 Ford Model A, there’s nothing quite like looking a dusty car over in whatever dim light is available. After… more»
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Not A Zimmer: 1990 Buick Riviera
You’d be forgiven for mistaking this for a Zimmer Quicksilver. Both share a generic GM platform, lots of plastic chrome, and oddly disproportionate neo-classic styling. But whereas a Quicksilver is a dolled up Fiero, this Riviera is all Buick…. more»
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Still A Market For Tri-5s? 1957 Chevy Bel Air Wagon
Nomads and two door hardtops get all the attention, but how about an original, 1957 Bel Air Wagon? Only the tires are keeping this rust free, Texas Chevrolet from being all original. And they should have sprung for whitewalls!… more»
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18,500 Original Miles: 1988 Jeep Comanche
There are some vehicles kept and preserved as new for obvious reasons – collectability, Sunday drivers, limited utility – all of which works against the probability of a 1988 Jeep Comanche being kept in mint condition. Despite this, this… more»
