The coupe-bodied Biturbo is almost a running joke around here, but the rare sedan-bodied 430 strikes me as a handsome alternative to the era’s Mercedes and BMW saloons. This particular car appears to be part of a collection I’d… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Original 1967 C-10: Restore For The Open Road!
Like you, I’ve been watching the skyrocketing costs of classic trucks in the past few years – both with joy, and with trepidation. On the one hand, it’s about darn time! On the other hand, it means another classification… more»
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Sexy Sedan: 1969 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
So-called “four-door coupes” have been a fashionable trend over the last decade, typically characterized by a sleek roofline and frameless door glass, but if you ask me, for true more-door style it’s hard to beat a full-on pillarless hardtop… more»
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Quality Survivor: 1966 Chevrolet Corvette
This 1966 Corvette is not perfect, but considering its age I’d say it is doing pretty well! The ad states that this car has “Predominantly original paint and interior.” It is also described as an honest car, and based… more»
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Tuned Port Injection: Like-New 1987 Pontiac Trans Am GTA
Lately, it’s been raining survivors but this 1987 Pontiac Trans Am GTA might be one of the best. With only 3,360 actual miles, this car might as well be new. These are the types of finds that make you… more»
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Pampered: 1978 Lincoln Continental Mark V
Look at that length! At just over 19 feet long this Continental isn’t a land yacht, but it certainly is a boat! These cars possess exceptional style for the era and this particular example embodies almost everything an American… more»
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One Elderly Owner: 1978 Pontiac Trans Am
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»
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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»
