The early eighties were a tough time for convertible lovers. In 1965, over 500,00 convertibles were produced by GM, Ford, Chrysler, and American Motors. By 1976, due to fear of government safety mandates, air conditioning, costs, and changing tastes,… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Two-Tone Low-Mileage Survivor: 1978 Ford Bronco
This Bronco is ridiculously clean. Though the seller states the paint has some imperfections here and there, as nearly 40 year old paint is apt to have, this Bronco has been cared for since always and recently detailed to… more»
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Still Fresh at Forty: 1977 Chevrolet Caprice
It seems like the nice, low mileage downsized B- and C-body GM full-sizers are coming out of the woodwork lately, and just in time for a big anniversary: shocking as it may be, the earliest of these cars are… more»
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White Elephant: 1976 Cadillac Coupe De Ville
I think I remember a book that started out with the lines “It was the best of times. It was the worst of times.” For Cadillac in 1976, this line really sums up where they had been and where… more»
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No Reserve! 1987 Buick Grand National
We have seen quite a few Grand Nationals recently, they’re undoubtedly one of the hot bubble cars right now. Or, maybe they aren’t a bubble car and they’re really that good and that valuable. This 1987 Buick Grand National… more»
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Low-Mile Tandem Day-Cab: 1994 Ford L-8000 H.D.
When I was a little kid, I had this Tonka interactive computer game that hooked up this toy control to the keyboard of my family’s computer. In that game, I got to play all kinds of activities with trucks… more»
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Supercharged Survivor: 1990 Mazda Miata
Normally Miatas aren’t anything to get too excited about, but this one is so special that we couldn’t pass it up. Not only is it in like-new condition having only covered 4,286 miles, but it has a Sebring Supercharger strapped… more»
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Clean Duck: 1975 Ford Maverick Survivor
It is well-known that I go pretty easy on unwanted cars from less-desirable time-periods. I try not to price-bash, as there is a rear for every seat! All of that said, I think that the $8,500 asking price on… more»
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Grandpa’s 1976 Charger SE… Mint!
This picture will register as a Cordoba with most car-spotters, but this specimen is Dodge’s version of the 75-78 B-body. Fear not, though; this Charger SE also features the “Rich Corinthian Leather” touted by Ricardo Montalbán. Offered in Alberta,… more»
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How To Squint Menacingly: 1977 Pontiac Trans Am W72
Ever since I was a little kid, I’ve been a huge fan of two things: Pontiac F-Body cars, and Clint Eastwood movies. In 1974’s Thunderbolt and Lightfoot, those two worlds collide; Eastwood and co-star Jeff Bridges drive a 1973 Trans… more»
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Drive It Anywhere: 1953 Chrysler Windsor
Drive it anywhere isn’t a term used all that often when describing a classic car, but it does pop up from time to time. Shiny and clean, this ’53 Windsor looks like a great surviving classic that is in… more»
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Rüsselsheim Redux: 1973 Opel Manta
A couple of weeks ago, we featured a ’74 Opel Manta project car. The comments were full of fond memories about Mantas that readers had owned or experienced, but opinions of that particular example coalesced around three objections: rust,… more»
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Putt-Putt: Fairmont M19 Speeder
Ethan, South Dakota is where this fantastic little Fairmont M19 Speeder is located. I don’t know if the tracks on the west side of town are able to be used for a test drive or not, but it would… more»
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Conventionally Attractive: 1964 Chevrolet Chevy II Nova
I’ve been a Corvair guy for a long time, and have owned my ’65 for 14 years, so I’ve always been a little dismissive of the Chevy II—too conventional, too derivative, too basic in comparison. It served a purpose, though,… more»
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360-Powered: 1972 AMC Ambassador Brougham
For 1972, AMC dropped its 6-cylinder engine for the Ambassador so the 304 V8 was now standard. And, as if an orangeish-red Ambassador wagon wasn’t cool enough, this one has an optional 360 V8! This 1972 AMC Ambassador Brougham… more»
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Loaded Scooter: 1982 Chevrolet Chevette
Gas is cheap again (so I’m told, at least, not really here in California), so sales of trucks and big trucky things are booming, but the pendulum will swing again and when it does, you’re going to wish you… more»
