The new Fuselage Look wasn’t for everyone, some said it was too plain, some said it was too bold, too modern, not stylish enough, too simple. I’m a big fan as we had a ’69 Fury III sedan when… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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74k Mile 1967 Mercury Caliente Convertible
This 1967 Mercury Caliente Convertible is a stunning survivor. It has a genuine 74,000 miles on its odometer and is said to have led a sheltered existence in a dry climate. It appears to need nothing, making it ideal… more»
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Affordable Performance: 1994 Ford Taurus SHO
Let’s be brutally honest: Driving a 1994 Ford Taurus is the automotive equivalent of watching paint dry. The company designed the vehicle to be a competent daily driver, not one to set pulses racing. However, by joining forces with… more»
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Sunny Survivor: 1977 Datsun B-210 Hatchback
This bright, cheery, sunny yellow color is perfect for this 1977 Datsun B-210 hatchback as they were known as the Nissan Sunny in their Japanese home market. By this time in North America, they were some of the most… more»
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Glamorous Looks at a Low Cost: 1935 Ford Phaeton
The phaeton body style was one of the last vestiges of the automobile’s horse-drawn heritage. These cars were generally light, handsomely styled, had four doors, and were less costly than their convertible sedan brethren. One of the reasons for… more»
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Snowbird: 1979 Dodge Magnum XE GT
If you don’t look like this, there’s no sense going any further because you clearly aren’t Dodge Magnum material, at least according to their brochure touting the cool, masculine features of this Dodge Charger-like two-year-only car. This 1979 Dodge… more»
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Small Suzuki: 1974 Suzuki TS100L Honcho
Said to have been “redone” a few years ago but still possibly having some cosmetic work to finish, this 1974 Suzuki TS100L Honcho appears to be a nice starter bike. Or, a nice one for anyone of any age… more»
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67k-Mile Survivor? 1977 Chevrolet Nova
The Chevy II/Nova served Chevrolet well as one of their largest sellers between 1962 and 1979. They were straight-forward compact cars with rear-wheel-drive, replaced by the less-than-perfect FWD Citation in 1980. The fourth and last generation ran from 1975… more»
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Original Allstate DeLuxe: 1963 Sears Allstate 175
This was a hard one to pin down as Sears Allstate offered many different models of the Puch motorcycle line. Thankfully, the seller included a photo of the model number and got back to me with a serial number!… more»
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LS1/6-Speed: 1999 Chevrolet Camaro SS
This 1999 Chevrolet Camaro SS will offer its new owner genuine “bang for their buck.” The first owner ordered it with an extremely desirable mechanical combination, ensuring that it produces breathtaking performance. It isn’t perfect, but I must say… more»
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1966 Ford Galaxie 500 Chicago Police Car Tribute
A Ford Galaxie 500 four-door hardtop is a little fancy for a police car, but I bet in the history of law enforcement, a few have slipped through the paperwork cracks. This 1966 Ford Galaxie 500 is a tribute… more»
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Cheap Project? Fiat 1200 Spider
Generally, when I own a car, I have a pretty good idea of what it is, but that’s not always the case, even with classics. The owner of this Fiat in Fishers, Indiana, put it up on Facebook Marketplace as a… more»
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Rare 1954 Messerschmitt KR175 Project
Yes, indeed, as the owner says, these German-made Messerschmitt KR175 Kabinenroller microcars are indeed very rare–only 15,000 were built. But it’s the later 200 model (1955 to 1964) that’s a more valuable example of the breed, and the cream… more»
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No Reserve: 1979 Lincoln Continental Mark V Givenchy Edition
Special Edition vehicles aren’t new to the automotive world and can be dated back almost to the advent of the passenger car. Lincoln took the practice to new heights by collaborating with renowned designers to produce its slice of… more»
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55 MPH 3-Wheeler! 2008 ScootCoupe
If you live in or visit a popular tourist destination, you’ve probably seen a ScootCoupe or more running around. They’re a two-seat (side-by-side) scooter that can be rented by the hour or the day and they resemble a big… more»
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Buick Turbo V6 Power: 1989 Pontiac Trans Am Pace Car
Today we live in a world where minivans can lay down quarter-mile times that would embarrass some of the sixties’ most highly regarded muscle cars. People forget that the muscle car era went on life support in the early… more»
