When this generation of the Oldsmobile Cutlass was a new car, I was convinced this was the hottest thing on the road (explains my taste in vehicles, doesn’t it?) I chalked it up to the aggressive styling and little… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Shady Lot Find: Preserved ’87 LeBaron
I don’t know why, but I’m always enamored by those corner used car lots where the interest rates are through the roof and the salesman looks like he’s on work release. It’s almost as if being blatantly disreputable doesn’t… more»
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Big Tow: 1978 Elite 188 Towlounge Chevy Van
I don’t know why I always think of hauling motorcycles when I see something like this, but I do. This is a 1978 Elite 188 Towlounge Chevrolet Van with a fifth-wheel hitch in the back for pulling a fifth-wheel… more»
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Sweptline Survivor: 1969 Dodge D100 Pickup
Dodge Sweptlines are trucks that are almost always met with interest and appreciation. This particular truck is easy to appreciate as it wears its original paint, and still putts around with its original drivetrain. Clean, and straight, this beauty is… more»
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Honest American: 1965 Rambler American 440
It is always exciting to find affordable driving classics that have an honest and clean appearance. After 52 years of life, this Rambler has had 3 owners, and looks to have only crossed a little over 100,000 miles. With… more»
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12,000 Original Miles: 1978 Cadillac Fleetwood
Not many cars remain on the road today that have details like their factory chalk markings still intact. That’s not surprising – after a few years of use, natural elements strip those clues to a car’s past right off… more»
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Cool In Its Own Right: 1965 Corvair Sedan
As many of you probably know, I’m a Corvair nut. One general trend in the land of flat-sixes is the lack of love for “bloated whales”- the sport sedan Corvair. I, for one, like the longer roofline and convenience… more»
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Turbo Car Concept: 1984 Mercedes 190E Callaway
Over the years, we have seen any number of hotted-up models released with the distinct touches of a company called Callaway. This connection seemingly always has a positive impact on value, as just the parts alone can command a… more»
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Big Bird: 1974 Ford Thunderbird Survivor
There’s nothing special about the sixth generation Thunderbirds, but this one listed on craigslist looks like a really nice original car. The $6,900 asking price might seem kind of high, but the average sale price is listed at $7,100 and this… more»
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Only Way to Travel: 1977 GMC Motorhome
In the late 70s, the annual holiday Hess truck was a replica of this fantastic GMC motorhome. It was easily my favorite of the trucks my brother and I collected, not only for the blinking lights and fully-equipped interior, but… more»
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1 Of 10 Bicentennial Wonder! 1976 Chevrolet Bonanza
I remember the US Bicentennial as an explosion of red, white and blue everywhere for an entire year. Evidently, Chevrolet got into the act with 500 Spirit of 76 trucks, and only 10 of them were Bonanza models (according… more»
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6 Years Quiet: 1967 Ford Galaxie
Here’s a 390 V8 equipped, “rust free” (quoting the seller) 1967 Ford Galaxie that could be a real bargain. It’s still wearing it’s original paint, carpet and upholstery and even has its original wheel covers (quite a feat, as this particular… more»
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Made in St. Paul, MN: 1942 Ford M20 6×6
One of my favorite George Carlin skits is where he says, “Have you ever noticed that anybody driving slower than you is an idiot, and anyone going faster than you is a maniac?” You won’t have to worry about… more»
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Big, Bad, Bumpers: 1988 Subaru Loyale GL 4WD
This big-bumpered, blue-hued 4×4 is a 1988 Subaru GL 4WD Hatchback and it’s in fantastic condition for being almost 30 years old. We’ve all seen cars from this manufacturer being more rusted than not and this isn’t one of those…. more»
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Red Drop Top: 1965 Corvair Convertible
What was a pretty thing like this Corvair doing in a place like that garage for 39 years, sleeping with the lawnmower? Why did someone stop driving this car? It’s listed on craigslist for $5,700 in eastern Pennsylvania between… more»
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1977 Chrysler New Yorker: Talk Of The Town!
After listening to Jack Jones warble on about the 1977 New Yorker being the “Talk of The Town” while I was researching this car, I started looking even closer at this apparent survivor for flaws–and could find very few…. more»
