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»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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Sunday Driver: 1976 Chevrolet Camaro
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»
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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»
