1912 was a busy year: the Republic of China was established, the Titanic sank, and the Girl Scouts organization was founded. Another big event for some of us is that in 1912, the first slot car and track were… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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54k Original Miles: 1989 Ford Mustang GT
A single, simple mistake can often have deeper consequences than we could first imagine. Take this 1989 Ford Mustang GT as a perfect example. Its second owner made a minor error when registering the car, entering the odometer as… more»
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Original Tires! 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
It is said that a picture is worth a thousand words, which is undoubtedly the case with the above image of this 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z28. It is the sign leaning against the front wheel that is key because… more»
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Highly Original, 26k-Mile 1982 Chrysler LeBaron Convertible
If you were around and following the auto industry in the early 1980’s, you remember what buzz the Chrysler Lebaron convertible made when it was introduced for the 1982 model year. I do. After all, hadn’t Detroit supposedly made… more»
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Barn Stored 22 Years: 1961 Chevrolet Bel Air
With a redesign in 1961, the styling of Chevrolet’s full-size cars was more mainstream. For example, the “batwings” that characterized the 1959-60 Biscayne, Bel Air, and Impala models were gone. This ’61 Chevy is the mid-range Bel Air that… more»
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Luxury Drop-Top: 1954 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible
It is often said that we can’t have it all, but this 1954 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible demonstrates that we can come pretty close. It offers a luxurious motoring experience with the top raised, but the exhilaration of wind-in-the-hair motoring… more»
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Affordable 390: 1967 Ford LTD
Affordability is a key consideration for many enthusiasts seeking a project candidate. There is little point in spending a million dollars if that leaves nothing in the kitty for their build. That’s where cars like this 1967 Ford LTD… more»
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One Owner Survivor! 1983 Dodge Rampage Prospector Edition
What fun is this! Why drive around in a Ranchero or an El Camino when you could drive a Dodge Rampage! The Rampage is a coupe utility – the vehicular equivalent of a Centaur, with a car up front… more»
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Needs Nothing! 1961 Buick LeSabre
“Hit it, Edge!” is the command that I always associate with a 1961 Buick LeSabre – more on that oddity to follow. That said, this LeSabre does take me back to my high school years as I had a… more»
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Loads of Patina! 1954 Chevrolet 210 Wagon
Big changes were coming to Chevrolet in 1955, including their first V8 engine in 37 years. So, the 1954 models were little changed after a nice facelift in 1953. Chevrolet built its last wood-bodied station wagon in 1951, so… more»
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Luxury Muscle: 1996 Chevrolet Impala SS
This 1996 Chevrolet Impala SS proves that a car doesn’t need to be a million years old to be considered a classic. It offers a perfect blend of looks, luxury, and performance. This gem has been meticulously maintained using… more»
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69k Original Miles: 1977 Pontiac Grand Prix
Vehicles from the 1970s spent decades in the classic wilderness as enthusiasts focused on more potent cars that rolled off production lines in the years before and after The Malaise Era. However, they have grown legs, and tidy examples… more»
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327/4-Speed: 1965 Chevrolet Impala Sport Coupe
This 1965 Chevrolet Impala Sport Coupe will tick the boxes for many enthusiasts. It is a project candidate that they can enjoy immediately, tackling its shortcomings at their leisure. It isn’t perfect, but its lack of significant rust and… more»
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San Antonio Survivor: 1982 Ford Bronco XLT Lariat 4×4
I’m a late adopter when it comes to Ford trucks, and there’s no good reason for it. As a kid, I found my grandpa’s ’74 Dentside completely unattractive; today, I’d call the same truck timeless. The “Bullnose” so common… more»
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Cheap Cruiser: 40k Mile 1977 Chrysler Cordoba
Chrysler introduced the Cordoba in 1975 as a personal luxury car to compete against similar offerings from GM and Ford. In its first year, the Cordoba easily outsold everything else carrying Chrysler badging. The Cordoba soldiered on through 1983,… more»
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25 Years Owned: 1991 Acura NSX
The Acura NSX has long been a desirable supercar with the unusual benefit of sporting Honda mechanicals that also make it one of the most budget-friendly models you can buy. That being said, this reliable reputation almost worked against… more»
