The Imperial was Chrysler’s premium automobile dating to 1926. In 1955, hoping to better distinguish it from other Chrysler products, the company branded the line strictly as Imperials. The goal was to try to catch up with Cadillac and… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Hatchback Survivor: 1980 Dodge Colt Twin-Stick
A Dodge Colt brochure calls this car “the eight-speed wonder of the world”, a clever take on “the eighth wonder of the world.” They’re referring to the famous Twin-Stick manual transmission, a unique two-range (power and economy) four-speed, effectively… more»
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Original Survivor: 48K 1976 Triumph TR6
I have long considered the “6” to be the most attractive of Triumph’s “TR” range of sports cars. From its aggressive styling to the deeply offset wheels, it is blessed with an appearance that promises above-average performance and an… more»
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72k Original Miles: 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado
Oldsmobile broke new ground in 1966 when it released its Toronado as a Personal Luxury Car. It was the first American-designed and built front-wheel-drive model since the demise of the Cord 812 in 1937. The drivetrain configuration proved a… more»
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Dentside 4×4: 1979 Ford F-250 Ranger
While technically falling just outside the era of being an actual Highboy, this 1979 Ford F-250 Ranger 4×4 appears to have a bit of a lift on it. Round headlights went away for the 1979 model year, at least… more»
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23k-Mile Time Capsule: 1987 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS Aerocoupe
With an eBay user name of mopar6930, one might think this seller has sole allegiance to just Chrysler products, so it’s a bit surprising to find his only offering on that site is a Chevrolet. However, when it’s a… more»
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29K-Mile Upgraded 1995 Ford F-150 SVT Lightning
We’ve talked about vehicle wish lists here before and mine is loaded with some unusual ones, like a Subaru 360 Young S, a Comuta-Car EV, and other oddballs. That being said, most of my list consists of trucks, usually… more»
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Two Tone 28K Mile: 1980 Pontiac Turbo Trans Am
Two tone paint jobs on cars became the rage in the late 1970’s and early 1980’s. I first remember the two tone paint when I went with my parents to the Buick dealership in 1978 so they could buy… more»
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Senior Owned: 1989 Chevrolet Cavalier Z24
A lot of us knew someone with a second-generation Chevrolet Cavalier of one body style or another, whether they were a neighbor, friend, or relative. The Cavalier was offered in a wide range of configurations, from a four-door sedan,… more»
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7k Original Miles: 1988 Ford Mustang GT Convertible
Low mileage claims must often be taken with a grain of salt, especially if there is a question hanging over the subject of verifying evidence. However, that might not be an issue with this 1988 Ford Mustang GT Convertible,… more»
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Rare American Supercar: 1986 Ford Saleen Mustang
As the value of cars from the 70s, 80s, and 90s start to climb, it is fun to speculate what models will be worth the most when the market peaks for this respective automobile vintage. Up for sale in… more»
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Modern Muscle: 10k Miles 2004 Pontiac GTO
The 2004 Pontiac GTO has the dubious distinction of being built by a now-extinct foreign General Motors marque to be sold in North America by another extinct GM brand. That is sad, because, below the skin, the GTO possessed… more»
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Triple Black Treat: 32k Original Mile 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix
Triple-Black classics will invariably capture attention, especially if they are in exceptional condition. That is undoubtedly the case with this 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix Model J. It effectively needs nothing but a new home with an enthusiast who craves… more»
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Super Clean: 29k Mile 1993 Ford Mustang LX Convertible
In the classic car world, a sheltered existence always shows. Cars that have been treated respectfully invariably present well, and are rarely burdened with tacky or unnecessary aftermarket additions. This 1993 Ford Mustang LX Convertible carries those hallmarks and… more»
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28K-Mile 1973 Chrysler New Yorker Brougham
A huge car at just under 19 feet in length, this 1973 Chrysler New Yorker Brougham was still eight inches shorter than the next-generation cars. This car is about the same length as a new Chevy Suburban, believe it… more»
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No Reserve: 1986 Chevrolet K10 Pickup
If you were to ask me to provide an automotive picture of America, this might be it: the Squarebody. I can’t think of anybody who actively dislikes a Squarebody. Everyone knows someone who drove one. Many of you owned… more»
