When I saw this listing for a 1978 Chevrolet Impala Base, I was curious just how “base” it really was. How base is it? As base as it gets! I first thought this car was missing its wheel covers,… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Stock Third Gen: 1992 Toyota Supra
Toyota’s signature sports car, the Supra, has long been simmering as a future collector’s item. The fourth generation Supra has been hot for quite some time, with clean turbocharged examples fetching $50K or more in stock condition. The third… more»
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Rotary Survivor: 1967 NSU Wankel Spider
My first drive in a rotary engined car was amazing. The little Mazda RX2 was smooth and swift. The Wankel engine was a great idea except for the apex seals. They are light, and small but need rebuilding on a frequent… more»
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Affordable Muscle: Low-Mile 1977 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
Though a 1977 Camaro is not as collectible as a 1967 Camaro, these cars certainly have some merit. For one thing, this is a 40-year-old muscle car with the Camaro nameplate. Not only that, but this thing is equipped… more»
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Back On The Road: 1927 Ford Model T
The Model T isn’t the easiest car to drive on the street, the pedals arrangement can be a little confusing, they struggle to get out of their own way and they lack all the basic creature comforts people have… more»
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You Know What Fiat Stands For! 1980 Fiat Brava
Fix It Again, Tony! For many, it may be impossible not to hear that when they think of Fiat. In fact, I’m fairly certain someone is cursing me right now for bringing it up! By the time Fiat stopped… more»
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Two Door Survivor: 1959 Chrysler Windsor
Packing loads of style, a beautiful survivor appearance, and some neat features, this 1959 Windsor is hard to ignore. Simple with its white and red paint, this surviving example has covered only 83,000 miles in its lifetime while always… more»
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Almost There: 1984 Dodge Shelby Charger
Carrol Shelby was a legend in the automotive world. Formerly a very good sports car racer, Shelby gave up racing for health reasons and found himself modifying automobiles. Starting with the legendary Shelby Cobras, he branched out into modifying… more»
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Spreading Its Wings: 1985 Ford Thunderbird
At the dawn of the 1980s, design trends dictated that styling on most cars was boxy and linear. While many cars looked good with this type of design, they weren’t very aerodynamic. As the eighties progressed, and Corporate Average… more»
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No Pintos Here: Low-Mile 1980 Mercury Bobcat
I’m not really a big fan of Ford Pintos. They are very utilitarian, and the purpose they serve is very clear: transportation. However, despite my dislike for Pintos upon featuring a very similar Bobcat earlier this year I discovered… more»
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Modern Classic: 1992 Acura NSX
In recent years, a shift has begun taking place. As cars get older, more modern vehicles are becoming classics. The Acura NSX (badged Honda in non-US markets) is one of the early supercars, with production starting in 1990. NSX… more»
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Engine by McLaren: 1990 Pontiac Turbo Grand Prix
ASC and McLaren have been known for some of the more legendary muscle cars to come out of Detroit in the late 80s and early 90s. The Buick Regal GNX and Mercury Capri and Mustang ASC conversions remain desirable… more»
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Parked With 967 Miles: 1972 Corvette Convertible
Just when you think there are no more stories of brand-new muscle cars parked with nearly no miles on the clock, another one surfaces. This 1972 Corvette convertible was purchased new its only owner in his early 20s, and… more»
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English Prewar Convertible: 1939 Austin 8 Tourer
No matter what type of cars you like and follow, there always seems to be interesting and unique machines that pop up out of the woodwork. 1939 was the first year for the Austin 8 but was also the… more»
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U.S. Looks, Euro Flair: 1977 BMW 530i
Here’s an interesting hybrid: there’s no overlooking the enormous, Federally-mandated bumpers on this 1977 BMW 530i, but the equipment level of this car shows a European sensibility rarely seen on U.S.-market cars. We’ll get further into that momentarily, but first,… more»
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Unrestored Final Year: 1988 Pontiac Fiero V6
While rumors of a new mid-engined Corvette continue to circulate, GM’s lone midship sports car continues to appreciate as an appealing classic with solid driving dynamics. We’re talking about the Pontiac Fiero, and in particular, the final-fling 1988 model… more»
