Many people view early versions of the De Tomaso Pantera as the purest and most attractive. Vehicles like this 1974 example lack the myriad scoops and spoilers that appeared on later models, providing a surprisingly elegant appearance. This classic… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Original Paint: 1988 Chevrolet Suburban
The Suburban badge has been an integral part of the Chevrolet range since the 1935 model year, first seeing civilian service on that year’s Carryall. Our feature Suburban rolled off the line in 1988 and is a survivor with… more»
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One Family Owned: 1968 Ford Shelby Cobra GT500
Most enthusiasts view a long-term ownership history favorably when searching for a classic to park in their garage. Any car that has survived for decades under the care of one person has typically been treated respectfully. Such is the… more»
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One-Family-Owned Survivor: 1982 Dodge Mirada CMX
Before looking it up just now, I did not know that the word “mirada” is Spanish for “look.” I’m sure there are nuances to how the word is used in conversation, but in essence this is a Dodge Look,… more»
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Freeway Friendly? 1981 HMV Freeway
I hope we all know that this 1981 HMV (High Mileage Vehicles) Freeway is not, not, not made for freeway driving, don’t we? That always comes up for some reason when a little car is shown here. And yes,… more»
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25k Mile Survivor! 1990 Honda Accord LX
The Honda Accord has been around since 1976 and has been one of the best-selling automobiles in the U.S. since 1989. It is now in its 11th generation and still going strong. The 4th generation arrived in 1990 and included this… more»
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Two-Owner Survivor: 1997 Ford F250 HD SuperCab
Finding an affordable vehicle that can double as a tow vehicle or an accomplished off-roader is sometimes challenging, but this 1997 Ford F250 HD SuperCab could be an ideal candidate. It is a two-owner survivor that has been meticulously… more»
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17k Original Miles: 1987 Pontiac Fiero GT
Pontiac joined the mid-engine sports car market in 1984 with its new Fiero. Designed to be affordable and economical, it initially sold in respectable numbers. However, the figures tapered to the point where the company exited that market in… more»
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Low-Mileage 4×4: 1975 Chevrolet Suburban
Back when I was in middle school, my best friend’s dad had a ’77 Suburban in really good shape for being a ten-plus-year-old Michigan truck. Back then, I thought it was just a big, dorky wagon, but I was… more»
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Handy With Wiring? 1962 Studebaker GT Hawk
The Gran Turismo (GT) Hawk was the last iteration of the Hawk Series of Studebaker automobiles that began in 1956. It was the most luxurious edition and was one of the least-produced of the Hawks over a 2.5-year production… more»
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Bluetan Decor Option: 1978 Mercury Cougar XR7
Boy oh boy, I can hear those gold disco chains jangling with this 1978 Mercury Cougar rig. It features the Midnight/Chamois decor option, which the seller calls the “Bluetan” decor option. This is a full-tilt XR7 with a very… more»
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Original Paint: 1968 Ford Torino GT
The seller claims that this 1968 Ford Torino GT wears its original paint. If that is accurate, that makes its condition particularly noteworthy. The condition is best demonstrated by the fact it has accumulated fourteen show trophies for the… more»
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BF Auction: 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250C
UPDATE—We are relisting this Mercedes. The seller discovered the car wouldn’t start after the previous auction ended. We and the seller agreed that it needed to be as presented, so he has now done the work to ensure it… more»
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Driver Quality: 1978 Chevrolet Corvette Pace Car
The pages of automotive history books are littered with examples of people buying and squirreling away a new car believing it will become a valuable future classic. This strategy sometimes works, but at others, it fails fairly dismally. Such… more»
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Unrestored Driver: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28
The Camaro was Chevrolet’s entrant into the new “pony car” market in 1967. And, the Z/28 would be the designation for the version assigned to compete in the SCCA’s Trans Am racing series. That group limited engine displacement to… more»
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Cheap Survivor: 49k Mile 1975 Ford Thunderbird
Thunderbird’s story is a varied one; after all, how many cars have had so many personalities? A sporty two seater, a luxurious personal car, an over-the-top Brougham, a less-expensive Brougham, a personal luxury car with sporting pretensions, a two-seater… more»
