We’ve all heard the “little old lady drove it to church” story, and while sometimes it’s true, usually it isn’t. Though the ad doesn’t say anything about driving it to church, it is advertised as “elderly owned” and includes… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Mid-Mod Classic! 1964 AMC Rambler Classic 770
In 1961, Richard Teague became principal designer at American Motors. He became a Vice-President in 1964 and, for a little while, things began to look up… After some time at General Motors, in the early ’50’s, Teague signed on… more»
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Too Many Doors, Nah: 1954 Buick Special
Scanning through ads, this Buick listed on craigslist for $8,000 caught my eye. Some would move on after noticing the extra pair of doors or the missing set of portholes. The 1954 Buick Special was an all new design…. more»
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No Chicken Tax: 1981 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am
It is both strange and kind of refreshing to see a Trans Am without a gigantic puking chicken on the hood. You can actually see the car instead of all the stuck on glitter. If you squint hard enough,… more»
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Stranger Things: 1974 Ford Pinto
It’s not pea green and it’s not a 1976 model, but Joyce Byers could have just as easily driven this 1974 golden brown Pinto Runabout. In fact, this color might be a better match for her weary, working mother… more»
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Like New 1979 Ford Mustang 5.0
Behold a car that may well be decorating a Ford showroom in the Fall of 1978, stirring up excitement among the sales staff with its all-new design and nifty “5.0” badges. The Pinto-based Mustang II had served its purpose… more»
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Full Classic For $8,000: 1941 Cadillac Sixty Special
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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
