G-G-G-Ghia! (Try to get the Chia song out of your head now!) Here’s possibly the nicest 1978 Ford Mustang II Ghia that I’ve run across in a long time. Thanks to Rocco B for alerting us to this one!… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Original Fuelie! 1962 Corvette Survivor
This 1962 Chevrolet Corvette is claimed to be all original by the seller, from its Ermine White paint to its black interior. Not only is it an original car, but it’s a fuel-injected one–one of 1,918 for 1962 according… more»
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Ready For Adventure: 1977 Dodge Power Wagon
When it comes to trucks, crazy options, bright colors and 4 wheel drive add up to equal a desirable rig. Well, this Dodge Power Wagon offers all of those things crammed into one beast of a truck! The color… more»
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Hold That Tiger: 1962 Sunbeam Alpine
What a ray of sunshine this car is, which is fairly coincidental with it being a 1962 Sunbeam Alpine. This Series II car is listed on Collector Car Ads in Olympia, Washington with an asking price of $7,995. Thanks to… more»
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442 with 892: Sub-1,000 Mile Olds 442
For whatever reason, purveyors of “limited edition” GM products have a strong tendency to buy new cars and then promptly never drive them again. Pace Car Corvettes, limited edition SS pickups and other window-dressing variants get coddled from the… more»
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Jewel Box Potential? 1973 Honda Civic
Like most of you, I knew someone who had a first-generation Civic but I never had one myself, and I’ve always wanted one. This 1973 Honda Civic is a strong contender for anyone who may be looking for a… more»
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Restore Or Part Out? 1985 Maserati Quattroporte
There’s been a lot of things said about the Quattroporte over the years, not all of it positive, but as they get older there seems to be more interest. This particular one was found covered in dust in a barn… more»
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Hat-Friendly: 1949 Plymouth Special Deluxe
This hat-friendly, black beauty is a 1949 Plymouth Special Deluxe and it appears to be ready to hit the car shows while the next owner tinkers, details, and maintains it. It’s on Craigslist for $3,800 and it’s located in New Salem,… more»
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Just 35,000 Miles: 1974 Datsun 260Z
Although it can seem like old-school Z-cars are never too hard to find, many of the examples that pop up are quite rusty or have been neglected for years and years. That’s why when sifting through the legions of… more»
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Kool Commando: 1967 Jeepster Commando
This smokin’ kool 1967 Jeepster Commando is “spruce tip green” and you’ll need to have a couple of gallons of that color ready for when you’ve finished the restoration. As you can see, it’s a little on the rough… more»
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Ramblin’ Around: 1965 Rambler Classic 770 Convertible
When they were new, and now as much as then, American Motors products may be seen as underdogs. The underdog sometimes wins, even when going up against some pretty big dogs. The fellows who put in the long hours… more»
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Mint Green Goodness: 1979 Dodge Magnum XE
This generation of Dodge Magnum was only made for two years, in 1978 and 1979, and this happens to be a 1979 Dodge Magnum XE. They were “performance cars”, or were meant to be, for a generation of folks… more»
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Half Price? 1966 Dodge Polara Wagon
“One owner” doesn’t have quite the magic connotation to me after a recent purchase turned out to be somewhat of a dud, but this one owner 1966 Dodge Polara Wagon seems to be in decent condition. It’s listed on… more»
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Cheap Truck: 1968 Dodge D100 Sweptline
Dodge introduced their “Sweptline” truck line in 1961. The frame was not only strengthened and lengthened, the cab height was dropped seven inches, making the truck more car like. This Dodge pickup is listed on craigslist in Crescent City, California for… more»
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Brougham, Bro: 1973 AMC Ambassador Wagon
Back in the late-1970s, my best friend’s parents got a new Ford LTD II “Brougham” and he called it a “Bro-Ham”, not realizing that it wasn’t really pronounced that way. I still refer to Broughams as bro-hams to this… more»
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The Ultimate Sleeper: 1964 Chevrolet Biscayne
This full-size Chevy may not look like anything special, but it’s packing some serious heat! There’s a 425 horsepower 409 under the hood and a four-on-the-floor. The amazing part is that it came equipped this way from the factory! If that wasn’t… more»
