Even if we are loath to admit it, the time will probably come when we each decide that we no longer wish to slip behind the wheel. We might feel that our reflexes are no longer good enough, or… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
Sleep Inside It! 1951 Nash Statesman Super Airflyte
Some classics make sense immediately. Others require a few minutes of staring before you begin noticing all the unusual details. This 1951 Nash Statesman Super Airflyte definitely belongs in the latter category. Its enclosed wheels, aerodynamic body, flathead six,… more»
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Original 440: 1968 Plymouth GTX
Some classics perfectly combine stunning looks with mind-blowing performance, and this 1968 Plymouth GTX should be no exception. Its engine bay houses a 440ci V8, and the exterior paint and interior trim complete the trifecta. The seller indicates it… more»
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Former Grain Hauler: 1980 International Transtar 4300
By the 1970s, International was renovating its business, shedding its light-duty truck lines to focus on medium- and heavy-duty trucks. The Transtar 4200/4300 series was introduced in 1971; production ran through 1984. This example is available here on craigslist… more»
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Rare Drop-Top: 1968 Buick GS 400 Convertible
“Simply stunning” seems like an appropriate term to describe this 1968 Buick GS 400 Convertible. From its sparkling paint to its beautiful interior, there is much to like about this classic. Throw a potent V8 into the mix and… more»
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Original Survivor: 1968 Mercury Cyclone GT 390
Although it isn’t perfect, this 1968 Mercury Cyclone GT 390 is a solid survivor, allowing scope for its new owner to perform a relatively straightforward cosmetic restoration. However, since none of its issues are urgent, they could take their… more»
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LeMans Survivor: 1971 Pontiac T-37
Pontiac dropped the Tempest nameplate on its mid-size cars into the 1970 model year. Looking to offer a bare-bones model of the LeMans, the T-37 replaced it for the rest of 1970 and all of 1971. Three body styles… more»
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Buy One Now: 2001 Porsche 996 Turbo
We rarely feature late-model cars on this site, and there’s good reason for that: many of them haven’t yet attained collector status, and it will be some time before they do. But every now and again, you see the… more»
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First Week Pony: 1964½ Ford Mustang
When Ford unveiled the Mustang on April 17th, 1964, it caused a showroom stampede. Potential customers inundated dealerships, eager to hand over their cash to take one home. Our featured car is one such vehicle, driven off the lot… more»
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389 Tri-Power: 1964 Pontiac GTO Convertible
Regardless of how history evolves, a “first” will always remain in the record book. Such is the case in the automotive world: while there have been many potent muscle cars, the 1964 Pontiac GTO is considered the father of… more»
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55k Mile Survivor: 1959 Pontiac Star Chief
When a seller uses terms like calling his or her offering one of the finest examples in the world, it quickly sets expectations to a point that they sometimes aren’t met once a potential buyer digs in and checks… more»
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Numbers Matching: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro RS Convertible
Although it isn’t an SS, there’s much to like about this 1967 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible. It features the touches you would expect from the RS variant, and it retains its numbers-matching drivetrain. It underwent restoration approximately twenty-five years ago,… more»
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429 V8 Drop-Top: 1969 Ford Galaxie XL
Ford introduced the Galaxie 500 XL (supposedly for “Extra Lively”) in 1962 to compete against the Chevrolet Impala Super Sport. The seller says this 1969 edition is a Galaxie XL, which had become a trim level rather than a… more»
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Stored 12 Years: 1967 Ford Falcon Sports Coupe
For the first half of the 1960s, the Ford Falcon dominated U.S. compact car sales. But demand tapered off in the second half as the new Mustang “pony car” drew away some of the Falcon’s audience. The seller has… more»
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13k Original Miles: 1978 Buick LeSabre
If, for some reason, you’d like to be transported back to 1978, then here’s your way there. This striking 1978 Buick LeSaber Custom Landau looks practically new and has only 13,298 original miles. It was purchased new from Win Stephens… more»
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BF Classified: 1978 AMC Matador Barcelona
Some collector cars attract attention because everyone knows exactly what they are. Others are interesting precisely because nobody remembers the last time they saw one. This 1978 AMC Matador Barcelona Edition falls firmly into the second category. With its… more»
