The 1970s through the early 2000s were an interesting time for battery-powered vehicles. Most of them were experiments for around-town driving only. This unusual and rarely seen today 1999 Bombardier NEV (Neighborhood Electric Vehicle) Class-E is listed here on… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Ding Ding! 1959 Milton #805 Driveway Signal Bell
I wasn’t around in the 1950s, but the 1960s were filled with 1950s vehicles, buildings, people, fashions, music, and other things from that decade. The first car my parents had when I was born in the 60s was a… more»
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48k Original Miles: 1982 GMC Sierra
A known ownership history and a verified low odometer reading. This 1982 GMC Sierra ticks two of the most crucial boxes for someone seeking a classic Pickup to park in their garage. Add its rust-free status and almost total… more»
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Original Hemi: 1970 Plymouth Superbird
The pages of automotive history books are littered with homologation specials. Manufacturers developed these cars to qualify their latest and greatest for motorsport competition. Few categories are more cutthroat than NASCAR, and this 1970 Plymouth Superbird emerged in an… more»
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799 Original Miles: 1983 DMC DeLorean
If the listing information is correct, this 1983 DMC DeLorean may have one of the lowest odometer readings on the planet. It has led a sheltered existence, which may explain why it has only clocked 799 miles in forty-two… more»
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Bright Future: 1958 Ford F-100 Short Bed 312 V8
The quad headlights and eggcrate grille are dead giveaways that this is a 1958 Ford F-Series pickup. With a chrome grille, this appears to be an upgraded model, as opposed to one with a Colonial White grille. Not that… more»
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1985 Toyota Tercel SR5 4WD 6-Speed Wagon
Fans of 1980s vehicles with heavy graphic packages unite, this is one throwback ride! I can faintly hear Tears for Fears on the stereo as I check out this 1985 Toyota Tercel SR5 AWD Wagon. This wayback machine is… more»
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Restored 1973 Yamaha DT3 Enduro 250
This opening photo shows the big feature for the ’73 Yamaha DT3: a new-for-1973 21-inch front wheel, giving it a bit more stability in sand, dirt, or other off-road situations. This 1973 Yamaha DT3 250 Enduro is listed here… more»
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Cabriolet Roof: 1983 Dodge Mirada CMX
The Dodge Mirada is an interesting footnote in Chrysler’s history, especially given the transition period wherein consumers were migrating away from large luxury coupes and seeking a smaller environmental footprint. However, that doesn’t mean they wanted to abandon the… more»
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OPEC-Era Big Wheels: 1974 Chevrolet Impala
With its bigger bumpers, the Chevrolet Impala had finally reached land yacht proportions. And at a time when Americans were beginning to move away from huge automobiles (thanks to the ’73 OPEC oil embargo and soaring gas prices). Sales… more»
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Impossible To Find? 1962 Buick LeSabre
So, is this the impossible-to-find 1962 Buick Le Sabre two-door hard top as suggested by the seller? Well, maybe in this condition, which is fabulous, but with a production volume of 25,000, these certainly weren’t rare or uncommon cars…. more»
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19k Mile Beauty! 1999 Lincoln Town Car
Aspiring “Lincoln Lawyers” may need a silk napkin to dab their drool after reviewing the brief on this fine-looking 1999 Lincoln Town Car. The Biloxi Mississippi classic has covered fewer than 20,000 miles since last century and shows well… more»
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32k Documented Miles: 1976 Buick Electra 225 Limited
If luxury and low mileage sit at the top of your Wish List for a classic car, this 1976 Buick Electra 225 Limited deserves more than a passing glance. It presents extremely well for a survivor of this vintage…. more»
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Unrestored Survivor? 1979 Pontiac Trans Am 10th Anniversary
Pontiac threw a party in 1979, and the Trans Am was the guest of honor. Ten years had passed since the badge first graced a Firebird, and the company celebrated by releasing a 10th Anniversary Edition. It featured unique… more»
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Nicely Optioned: 1967 Pontiac GTO
Purchasing a classic car sometimes involves compromise, especially if the two driving factors behind the search are performance and comfort. Muscle cars are typically hard-edged vehicles, and this 1967 Pontiac GTO is no exception. However, the first owner ordered… more»
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More Fun In The Sun: 1968 Ford XL Convertible
Last week, I penned this piece on a 1966 Ford Galaxie 500 convertible and waxed on about how it was one of my favorite Fords. Well, here’s another from my hit parade, a ’68 Ford XL convertible. This one,… more»
