The American Motor Company was known for doing things a little differently than everyone else. When AMC decided to jump on the Pony car bandwagon, they went about building something that was a little different than everything else on… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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1966 Pontiac Bonneville Hurst Wagon
When it comes to performance upgrades, few brands are as easily recognizable as Hurst. The company became famous for their trick shifters and performance upgrades in the mid ’60s. The seller of this 1966 Pontiac Bonneville Station Wagon claims… more»
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Luxury Survivor: 1955 Packard Caribbean
There was a time when the Packard company was one of America’s premier car manufactures, but by the 1950’s the company’s image had begun to slip, so top brass decided the company needed a new Halo product. This need… more»
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Short Notice: 1972 Citroen SM
We are late finding this one, as the auction is ending in just 3 hours, but we had to feature it because Citroen SMs do not come along very often. With their quirky French styling and Maserati engine, there… more»
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Preserved Rod: 1935 Ford Roadster
Hot rods were all the craze in the ’50s, but few of the hot rods built during that era have survived. Most suffered sad fates, but thankfully a few have survived. This 1935 Ford Roadster Hot Rod was built… more»
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Sports Car Hauler: 1976 Jensen GT
You either love them or hate them, but there is no denying that the Jensen Healey GT is a rare sight. Only a couple hundred were ever imported to our shores and most have suffered from neglect. This example… more»
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Lost Prototype: Intermeccanica Squire SS100
Intermeccanica began building their own cars in 1959, but in 1974 the company began developing their first replica, the Squire SS100. The first prototype was built in Italy and sent to Philadelphia in 1972, but shortly thereafter disappeared and… more»
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Original Owner: 1961 Corvette
We have a hard time keeping the same car for 5 years more less 50 years, but when the car is a 1961 Corvette we can understand why the owner of this one has kept it for all these… more»
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Suvivor Goat: 1967 Pontiac GTO
You know a car has attained cult status when it has a nickname that is known globally. In the case of the Pontiac GTO, its nickname is well known, even though it is actually longer than its name. We… more»
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Grandma’s 1968 Chevrolet Camaro
This is the kind of find that Camaro fans dream of, a first generation Camaro that has not just been left in the garage, but has been lovingly maintained by the original owner. This 1968 Camaro was given to… more»
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Utility Coupe: 1965 Chevrolet El Camino
The Chevrolet El Camino has always been an interesting, yet confusing vehicle for us. It’s like a mullet, business in the front and party in the back. Don’t get us wrong, we like El Caminos, especially when they have… more»
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Basement Find: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro
It amazes us some of the places people have stored cars. Places like barns, garages, and storage units make sense, as they were designed to house vehicles, but there are some places you just don’t think of storing a… more»
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Like New: 1981 Chevrolet Corvette
Finding a low mileage classic is great, but it doesn’t mean much if the car was stored outside and never maintained. Time can take its toll on an unprotected and uncared for car. Occasionally a low mileage car like… more»
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Family Wagon: 1949 Plymouth Deluxe Woody
We aren’t sure what it is about Woody Wagons that make them look so fantastic, but whatever it is, we love it. These family haulers are becoming difficult to find, especially ones that don’t need all new wood work…. more»
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Old Econobox: 1948 Crosley Station Wagon
Today Crosley may be known for household appliances, but back in the forties they tried their hand at automobiles and boy, did they come up with some interesting ones. With all the small cars on our streets today, this… more»
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Reader’s Ride: 1963 Studebaker Avanti R1
This 1963 Studebaker Avanti R1 has only seen 75,000 miles and is still very original. Reader Jim O, who bought the 1962 Corvette barn find we featured back in November, just purchased this Avanti and wanted to share his… more»
