I’ve only owned one Buick, and it was a head-scratcher for a 17-year-old. I had a 1971 Buick Electra 225, one of the nicest cars I’ve owned, and it was only $750 in 1980 when I got it. A… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Brougham
Taking a cue from pragmatic Ford color-namers (is there an official term for that?), Oldsmobile called this color “Yellow.” Not Sunshine Yellow or Lemon Chiffon or anything fancy. Just plain ol’ Yellow. This last year of the third-generation 1977… more»
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52K Original Miles: 1991 Honda CRX Si
The hot hatch is a demographic of vehicles that shows no signs of slowing down in terms of the enthusiast market’s attraction to them. While other segments of the hobby ebb and flow, the 80s and 90s econoboxes that… more»
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Real LS6 Project: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454
In 1970, Chevrolet introduced a new big-block V8 displacing 454 cubic inches. The LS6 version produced 450 horsepower, and Chevelle Super Sports equipped with one are considered Holy Grail automobiles today. The seller purchased this black-on-black version from the… more»
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Serious Fins: 1959 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible
Some readers may disagree, but I’ve always felt that the 1959 Cadillac almost defined the fins trend of the 1950s. I acknowledge that Virgil Exner accentuated the feature as part of his “Forward Look” philosophy. Still, there is something… more»
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20th Anniversary: 1984 Ford Mustang GT350
“You didn’t forget, right? Oh, not again. It’s an important anniversary.” People can say that about milestones that happen in a marriage, and car lovers can echo such sentiments, with significant models or packages coming out to celebrate milestone… more»
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Rare Luxury Exotic: 1984 Bitter SC
Erich Bitter Automobile GmbH (aka Bitter) focuses on producing high-end luxury automobiles in Europe with a performance bent. Erich was a retired race car driver who later began building his own cars using platforms from other manufacturers. Between 1981… more»
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28k Mile 1960 Imperial Crown Southampton
If you prefer your classics luxurious and immaculate, you may be irresistibly drawn to this 1960 Imperial Crown Southampton. Its presentation is unsurprising because it has 28,000 miles on the clock and received a bare-metal repaint in 2024. Its… more»
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Price Drop: Single Family 1958 Chevrolet Impala
I don’t know anyone who doesn’t like the idea of saving a significant amount of money on a classic purchase. When the reduction is a healthy four-figure sum, the car in question becomes particularly attractive. That is the story… more»
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Drive and Restore: 1978 Chevrolet Camaro RS
If you’re like me, you will tackle rust repairs, but you’d prefer not to. If that is the case, this 1978 Chevrolet Camaro Rally Sport deserves a close look. It is a little baked and crusty, but the only… more»
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Top V8: 1964 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88 Convertible
This 1964 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88 Convertible is a rock-solid classic that would potentially be a rewarding restoration candidate. However, since its paint-and-panel needs aren’t urgent, the buyer could tackle the build as time and circumstances allow. That said, returning… more»
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America’s Most Expensive: 1956 Continental Mark II
When Ford embarked on developing the Continental Mark II, it planned to produce the world’s best luxury car. Each Mark II left the factory loaded with creature comforts, and the only available option was air conditioning. Our featured Continental… more»
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G92 Survivor: 1990 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z
Chevrolet’s IROC-Z is pretty much the embodiment of the late 1980s, and this black-on-black 1990 Camaro combines several of the model’s most desirable ingredients. It is a final-year example powered by the factory 5.7-liter Tuned Port Injection V8 and… more»
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1994 Ferrari 348 Spider With 598 Original Miles!
Enzo Ferrari was a complex individual who believed that his company’s road car division existed primarily to fund his beloved racing team. He was hands-on in his approach, and even as his health declined in his final months, he… more»
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5-Speed Coupe: 1989 Honda Accord DX
From its launch in Japan 50 years ago, the Honda Accord has become one of the most resilient and best-selling automobile nameplates of all time. With nearly 20 million sold to date, the Accord ranks right up there with… more»
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Foxbody Survivor: 1982 Mercury Capri RS
During most of the 1970s, the Capri was a subcompact import from Ford of Europe that looked like a pony car and was sold by Mercury. But it was never badged as such. In 1979, when the Ford Mustang… more»
