There’s something about vehicles that left the dealership with accessories ordered by the original order that still remain with the car decades later. To order off the buffet of options when already plunking down a significant sum of cash… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Pint-Sized Import: 1996 Mazda Carol
The Mazda Carol was a “Kei car,” which meant it was uber-small because the roads in Japan are so crowded. It was produced in several forms through the balance of the 20th Century but was never exported to the… more»
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See The USA! 1970 Chevrolet Impala Custom Coupe
Introduced in 1968, the Custom Coupe was an Impala using the Caprice’s more formal roofline. It looked more expensive than the Sport Coupe, but they were equipped mostly the same. The seller has a like-new 1970 Custom Coupe that… more»
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One Year Only: 1963 Mercury Meteor Wagon
Ford and Mercury introduced mid-size cars in 1962, using names already in the FOMOCO family. Ford’s entry was the Fairlane, while Mercury’s was the Meteor. Mercury stayed in that game for only two years before dropping the Meteor. And… more»
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Bigger Than Life: 1975 Chevrolet Caprice
How much of an impact did the 1973 OPEC oil embargo have on the sale of big cars in the mid-1970s? Well, in the case of the Chevrolet Caprice, sales dropped from 250,000 units to 150,000 in just two… more»
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Olympic-Themed Survivor: 1972 Ford Maverick Sprint
From 1970 to 1977, the Ford Maverick was mostly just another econobox. When it was released in April 1969, Ford advertised that you could buy one for just $1,995. But special editions would be offered from time to time… more»
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Driving Project: 1966 Ford Bronco
The classic world can be fascinating. It is sometimes impossible to gauge whether a vehicle will eventually become a must-have or fade quietly into the background. Ford’s First Generation Bronco falls into the former category, because pristine examples now… more»
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Shiny Showpiece: 1961 International Harvester Scout
When International Harvester introduced the original Scout 80 in late 1960 for the 1961 model year, the company aimed to build a rugged commercial utility machine to replace horses and light tractors on American farms. Few auto executives anticipated… more»
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Original Owner: 1977 Pontiac Firebird
The 1977 model year stands as a special turning point in the history of the second generation Pontiac Firebird. Defined visually by a slanted front fascia featuring quad rectangular headlights and recessed grille inserts, the 1977 Firebird captured the… more»
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Survivor Needs TLC: 1965 Ford Galaxie 500
During the 1960s and part of the 1970s, the Ford Galaxie competed head-to-head with the Chevrolet Impala in the full-size market. The 1965 model year brought a redesign to the line and the addition of the upscale LTD. Featuring… more»
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Last of the Line: 1960 Edsel Ranger
The Edsel came in with a bang in 1958 but went out with a whimper in 1960. It was an expensive lesson for Ford Motor Co., which lost hundreds of millions of dollars on a car that no one… more»
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Second Owner! 1954 Ford Customline Ranch Wagon
Ponder the two-door station wagon for a moment. Like many of a certain generation, I grew up riding around in station wagons – always the four-door variety, never a two. And I thought the two-door versions were neat but… more»
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Gorgeous 2000 Bentley Arnage Red Label
“Socially,” the owner says, “this car will change your life!” Who could deny that? It’s a Red Label 2000 Bentley Arnage Turbo, and you can buy it here on Craigslist in Santa Monica, California for a paltry $19,999—the price… more»
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15K Original Kilometers: 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
To my eyes, the fifth-generation Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme is one of the best-looking cars GM has ever designed. From its glorious debut as an official Indianapolis 500 pace car to its outro in a convertible form that still looks… more»
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Beautiful Brown Brougham: 1985 Pontiac Grand Prix
The personal luxury coupe was one of the most deeply entrenched automotive styles in recent history, and will likely be looked at in history books similar to how we view the current obsession with SUVs. While it has been… more»
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Factory Air: 1966 Ford Mustang GT
There will probably never be another decade like the 1960s. It saw humans set foot on the moon for the first time, while bands like The Beatles forever changed the musical landscape. Automotively, it saw the rise of the… more»
