The 10th generation Ford Thunderbird is chronically overlooked within collector car circles. It’s a shame, too, because the big coupe model with a powerful V8 and rear-wheel drive is a segment we’ve seen survive and evolve, even as mainstays… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Low Mileage 1980 Dodge Mirada V8
I wonder how ole Ricardo would feel about the 1980 Dodge Mirada? Sure, he was a Chrysler Cordoba guy, the car that exclaimed in 1980, “Cordoba. A singular tradition,” but now you had the Mirada hornin’ in on that… more»
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Stainless Survivor: 1983 DMC DeLorean
John DeLorean developed a well-earned reputation for being the driving force behind some of America’s most desirable high-performance production cars. Sadly, this gift didn’t extend to the only car to actually bear his name. The DMC DeLorean looked stunning,… more»
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Luxury Driver: 1980 Cadillac Coupe de Ville
Some classics appeal to different people for a variety of reasons. If your leanings aren’t towards hard-edged performance cars, this 1980 Cadillac Coupe de Ville might be a tempting proposition. It presents well as a survivor-grade vehicle, with no… more»
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45k Mile 1984 Pontiac Trans Am 15th Anniversary
Pontiac threw a party in 1984, and the Trans Am was the guest of honor. It marked fifteen years since the first Trans Am graced showroom floors, so what better time to release a limited edition version celebrating that… more»
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Original Paint: 1956 Chevrolet 210
When the “Tri-Five” Chevrolets were in production from 1955 to 1957, three levels of trim were offered based on the level of your budget. The 150 was for basic transportation, while the Bel Air was top-of-the-line. In the middle… more»
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390-Powered Convertible: 1967 Ford Galaxie 500
Convertibles were still popular in the mid-1960s, and Ford offered them in all their major series. The Galaxie 500 was Ford’s equivalent of the Chevrolet Impala, and they built more than 24,000 drop-tops in 1967, with only 20% being… more»
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Three-Speed Survivor: 1972 Raleigh Chopper Mk2
Ultra Violet is a great name for this purple chopper-style bike, and it would be a fun restoration project. It looks complete and these bikes are pretty hot right now. This 1972 Raleigh Chopper Mk2 is listed here on… more»
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How Many Miles? 1964 Ford Thunderbird
Just a quick glance at any photo of this 1964 Ford Thunderbird would be enough to convince most enthusiasts that there’s something special going on here. However, once you look closer and take it all in, I’m thinking this… more»
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3,000 Original Miles: 1982 Volkswagen Scirocco GTI
There are legions of cool cars that never made it to the United States, and if you split those hairs even further, you can find variants of vehicles that most of us didn’t even know existed. The GTI name… more»
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Rockford Style: 1978 Pontiac Firebird Esprit
As a teenager, I was fortunate that my father was an enormous fan of the TV series The Rockford Files. It meant that the show became a staple of our weekly viewing schedule. I never watched it for the… more»
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1961 Mercury Meteor 600 With 8,100 Original Miles!
Had things gone to plan, our feature car would have become the 1961 Edsel Ranger. However, when Ford’s bold plans for the Edsel brand collapsed, the company recouped the development costs of the new Ranger by rebadging it and… more»
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Clean Survivor: 1985 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS
Badge revivals are nothing new in the automotive world. Chevrolet followed the practice in 1983 when it reintroduced the SS badge to the Monte Carlo range after a twelve-year absence. Our featured SS rolled off the line in 1985… more»
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Power Top: 1966 Pontiac Catalina Convertible
We may have passed the summer solstice, but there are still plenty of opportunities to hit the road on a sunny day in a classic Convertible before winter arrives. Hiding in this garage is a prime candidate for those… more»
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Rare 4-Speed: 1973 Pontiac Trans Am 455
Due to a fear of rust, many enthusiasts seek out classics from favorable climates to park in their garages. That fact and its inherent desirability help explain why this 1973 Pontiac Trans Am has generated considerable interest since it… more»
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Cold War V4: 1982 ZAZ-968M
In December 2008, Top Gear UK aired a story arguing that no Communist country had ever produced a good car. One of the witnesses for the prosecution was a ZAZ-968, a car that enjoyed a typically long production life…. more»
