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Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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21,000 Original Miles: 1997 Porsche Boxster
There’s a growing appreciation for the first-generation Porsche Boxster as one of the best deals out there for an entry-level sports car. I’m not sure if the Boxster was dragged down by the initial distaste for the water-cooled 996… more»
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V6 Survivor: 1988 Toyota Camry LE
The “grandma car” is one of the more charming terms used in the automotive world, typically describing a vehicle that falls into one of two (or both) categories: incredibly well maintained and completely ordinary car, or a vehicle that… more»
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Weekend Driver: 1968 Pontiac GTO
There is nothing more satisfying than slipping behind the wheel of a classic car for a spot of relaxed weekend motoring. It provides the owner with some much-needed downtime as they escape the frantic world of weekdays. That is… more»
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27K Original Miles: 1987 Chevrolet Corvette Callaway Twin Turbo
When Reeves Callaway set about choosing a model to enhance and offer a high-performance version of, he didn’t take kindly to failure. His goals were all-encompassing, meaning he desired not just a fast car, but one that seemingly didn’t… more»
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One-Owner Astroroof: 1982 Cadillac Eldorado
It is sometimes thought that luxury and affordability are mutually exclusive. However, that doesn’t always need to be the case if you assess this 1982 Cadillac Eldorado. It presents exceptionally well as a one-owner survivor, aided by an odometer… more»
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79k Original Miles: 1968 Pontiac Grand Prix
Personal Luxury Cars proved to be big business during the 1960s as manufacturers sought to access a market segment created by the Ford Thunderbird. Pontiac’s Grand Prix was a worthy contender, and this 1968 example is a beauty. It… more»
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Original 455: 1970 Oldsmobile 442
This 1970 Oldsmobile 442 offers its new owner a perfect blend of performance and comfort. Its 455ci V8 provides plenty of power, while the interior options ensure that every journey feels special. The seller’s listing indicates that they are… more»
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5k Original Miles: 1987 Chevrolet Mone Carlo SS
If you missed the chance to own a 1987 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS when they still graced showroom floors, fate may have provided you with a second chance. This Monte Carlo looks striking, and its immaculate condition is the… more»
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Stepside Survivor: 1967 Chevrolet C10 Stepside
It’s hard to beat a working truck, something simple, tough, with a straight-six and a three-on-the-tree manual. The Stepside bed just kicks it up a notch, and seeing the spare tire actually mounted on the side like that is… more»
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Really Cheap Wheels! 1999 Mercury Sable LS
For 20 years, between 1986 and 2005, the Sable was Mercury’s counterpart to the popular Ford Taurus. During the third generation (1996-99), the Sable copied the “oval” design of about everything about the other car, also to the Taurus…. more»
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True Survivor? 1941 Plymouth Super Deluxe
When I first saw the “tip” for this 1941 Plymouth Super Deluxe, courtesy of T.J., I was on the fence about covering it. As we have all discussed many times before, pre- and immediate postwar domestic cars don’t generate… more»
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Semi-Survivor: 1970 Plymouth GTX
Semi-Survivor. Those aren’t my words, but the ones used by the seller to describe this 1970 Plymouth GTX. It seems that apart from the paint, it is as original as the day it left the factory. The Plymouth has… more»
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1987 Lincoln Mark VII With 9,252 Genuine Miles!
When a car has thirty-eight years under its belt, you would expect it to have clocked a decent number of miles. However, this 1987 Lincoln Mark VII breaks the mold because its odometer shows a genuine 9,252 miles. That… more»
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Park Avenue Perfect: 1984 Buick Electra
While the decade of the eighties was a challenging time for domestic automotive manufacturers, General Motors managed to hold its own, the Buick division in particular. The knives were drawn in the form of CAFE mileage standards, emission control… more»
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Fantastic Farm Find: 1973 International 1110 4×4
Highlighting some of the best and coolest photos in a very long time, and sporting a festive color that I believe is faded Flame Red, this 1973 International 1110 4×4 pickup looks like a nice, solid example of a… more»
