Rambler offered many cars in their time, and by today’s standards, and nearly 58 years later, many cars of this era no longer have a cause as rust and neglect have taken them to the point of no return…. more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Peter Egan’s Influence: 1968 MGB
If you are a British car enthusiast, then you know who Peter Egan is. A long time, but recently semi-retired, writer for Road and Track, Egan has a weakness for British cars, and has restored a number of them. … more»
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Turbocharged Unicorn: 1986 Toyota Hilux Xtra Cab 4X4
Though previously I preferred full-size pickup trucks, more recently I have gotten into mid-size pickup trucks, especially ones from the 1970s and the 1980s. One of the mid-size pickups that has caught my eye more recently is the Toyota… more»
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$2,100 Icon: 1960 Chevrolet Corvair
A fellow member of a Corvair owners’ group on Facebook recently posed the question: Which version, if say, a statue was made, would best represent all Corvairs? This is my nomination right here: a 1960 Corvair sedan. Not the… more»
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8,700 Original Miles: 1980 Chrysler Newport
I’ll admit it: I’m a sucker for Mopar four-doors; I currently own a 1965 Dodge Custom 880 six-window sedan with a 383 two-barrel that I rescued out in Juniata County, Pennsylvania for $500, and a 1981 Chrysler LeBaron Salon… more»
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Luscious Luce: 1972 Mazda 1800
Ok, maybe luscious isn’t quite the perfect word to describe this fantastically-rare and cool 1972 Mazda 1800. Lively? No, with a 0-60 time of 16 seconds, there may not be much zoom-zoom in this one. But, this is one… more»
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MG TD Alternative: 1982 Blakely Bernardi
Among the legions of VW-based kit cars, a few non-Beetle based kits squeaked in that we don’t hear too much about. The Blakely Bernardi is one such example, effectively providing a modern riff on the classic MG TD. These… more»
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Mucho Macho: 1979 Dodge Power Wagon
This tough mudder is a 1979 Dodge Power Wagon “Macho” edition. It’s one of the trucks from Dodge’s “Adult Toys” series from the late-70s. This cool project truck is on Craigslist in Fargo, North Dakota with an asking price… more»
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Dont Come a-Knocking: 1976 Dodge Tradesman
Don’t come a-knockin’…because this van is definitely rockin’! This might be the best throwback I’ve ever seen to the custom van trend of the ’70s. How could it possibly get better than a be-muraled Dodge van with accessory driving… more»
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$1,500 & Rust-Free! 1984 Mazda 626 LX
The Mazda Capella was known as the 626 in markets outside of Japan and these sleek third-generation cars, manufactured from late-1982 to 1987, were quite a change from the somewhat-frumpy-but-lovable second-generation cars. This great-looking 1984 Mazda 626 LX is… more»
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Aftermarket Rarity: 1982 Datsun 200SX Convertible
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»
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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»
