Facel Vegas were elegant French cars with large American V8 engines up front. They were typically purchased by well-to-do famous people. Pablo Picasso even had one. When the firm decided to compete in the budding sports car market they… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Ultimate Driving Machine: 1968 BMW 2002
The BMW 2002 was one of the world’s first driver’s cars, and a revelation on U.S. soil. It blended affordability and efficiency with a sporting personality, as noted by many automotive editors who praised the car’s handling and acceleration…. more»
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Best of the Worst: 1977 Ford Pinto Country Squire
The U.S. has always desired to compete with overseas’ automakers small cars, but hasn’t always been successful. Enter the Ford Pinto, a car that today is more synonymous with flammable construction than being a Beetle beater. The 1977 model… more»
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Anniversary Alfa: 1967 Alfa Romeo Giulia Super
As the seller of this 1967 Alfa Romeo Giulia Super reminds us, this year is the 50th anniversary of the Giulia. And as the photos might remind you, we have featured a few of this seller’s other cars recently,… more»
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1963 Turner Sports Mk III Roadster
If the Cortina got you thinking about going vintage racing this summer, then you should take a look at this 1963 Turner Sports Mk III. Only about 100 of these cars were ever produced and this one is claimed… more»
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ACBC Approved: 1966 Mk 1 Lotus Cortina
The 1963-66 Mk 1 Lotus Cortina is probably the most coveted small British sedan of its time. It was the product of a collaboration between Ford and Colin Chapman, and had input from Harry Mundy and also Keith Duckworth… more»
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Minty Mav: 1973 Ford Maverick
How some cars that were utterly average in their day, survive unscathed for decades is a head-scratcher. Take the Ford Maverick, a 70s-era import fighter designed to compete with the likes of the Volkswagen Beetle. Although most economy cars… more»
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Revolutionary Rotary: 1966 NSU Spider
The NSU Wankel Spider was a micro-sized sportscar, and fewer than 2,400 were built between 1964 and 1967, but it had one major claim to fame: it used the first production rotary engine. Find this low-mileage, unrestored example complete… more»
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Barn Find Driver: 1961 Comet Coupe
The Comet line’s start in life was difficult, and it didn’t last past 1977, but the Comet allowed Ford to offer an upscale compact car to compete with other domestic and foreign small cars that were coming to market… more»
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Well Hung Barn Find: 1927 Erskine Sedan
This remarkably well preserved 1927 Erskine Sedan Model 50W was the product of the famed Studebaker automobile company. It has been stored in a very interesting way and although not used since 1956, it is still in amazing condition…. more»
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Country Charm: 1971 Ford Country Squire
One of the longest-serving workhorses in the Ford family was the Country Squire station wagon. Manufactured from 1951 to 1991, it maintained the tradition of using wood paneling for family sedans. Although the real wood was eventually replaced by… more»
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New Olds: 1961 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Holiday
Here is the second top-of-the-line 1960s hardtop coupe survivor we have featured this week. This time it’s a 1961 Oldsmobile Holiday hardtop in beautiful Garnet Mist red with only 44k miles on the clock. Apart from a touch-up on… more»
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49K Survivor: 1968 Ford Torino GT Hardtop
The Torino was a new upscale model for Ford in 1968, and the Torino GT was the top of the Torino line. This original, unmolested GT Hardtop has only 49K original miles and was cared for by its original… more»
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Florida Orange: 1971 Porsche 914
The Porsche 914 is a question mark for many enthusiasts: is it a tarted-up Volkswagen or a true corner-carver with copious amounts of Porsche DNA? The answer often lies in the middle, as the car’s mechanical bits reveal the… more»
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First Production Run: 1967 Porsche 911 Targa
Targas have never been too appealing to me, but this one caught my eye. It is a 1967 911 Targa and it is claimed to still be wearing its original Bahama Yellow paint. The current owner inherited it from… more»
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Hand Built: 1963 Morgan Plus 4 DHC
Morgan has been handcrafting cars for over 100 years. It all started with a three wheel cycle car, but eventually the company moved on to four wheel vehicles. The 4/4 was their first and it was followed with a… more»
