We’re only days away from the Summer Solstice, meaning the days will soon get noticeably shorter. However, plenty of off-road adventures are still on offer, and there are few better ways to tackle them than from behind the wheel… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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5-Speed Super Coupe: 1989 Ford Thunderbird SC
The Ford Thunderbird had been available for over three decades when the tenth-generation cars were introduced in 1988 for the 1989 model year. An interesting fun fact is that there were only three generations of Thunderbirds that had manual… more»
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Power Back Window: 1966 Mercury Park Lane Breezeway
In 1966, Mercury made no bones about their intention of wanting to be viewed as an “affordable” Lincoln Continental. Mercury’s advertising and sales brochure stated, “The ’66 Mercury – moving ahead with new style, vigor, and luxury- in the… more»
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Two-Owner Survivor: 1965 Chevrolet Corvair Monza
The Chevy Corvair was a novelty among U.S-built automobiles. It was the only one in the 1960s to have an air-cooled engine in the back. They were popular (initially) and sold 1.8 million copies in 10 years. But more… more»
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First-Year Pony: 1971 Ford Pinto Sedan
Medium Yellow Gold is the perfect Pinto color, in my opinion. Maybe because my dad had a car exactly like this as a company car and I remember driving it (at age 9) on our gravel road out in… more»
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Heart of Gold: 1960 Chevrolet Corvette
UPDATE 06/18/2024: We’ve recently experienced an influx of classics that haven’t sold on the first attempt, and this 1960 Chevrolet Corvette continues that trend. It is unclear whether it is a sign of a softening market, but this classic… more»
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Fresh Paint: 1966 Volkswagen Beetle
Volkswagen built its entire empire off the back of the sales success of the humble Beetle. It is hard to fathom how a company that produced what many believe to be the ultimate people’s car could rubberstamp the production… more»
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19k Original Miles: 1988 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z
Some enthusiasts are unwilling or unable to tackle project builds. For them, the only alternative is to pursue turnkey vehicles to join the world of classic car ownership. That opportunity awaits the new owner of this 1988 Chevrolet Camaro… more»
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36k Mile Original Paint: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am 10th Anniversary
This 1979 Pontiac Trans Am is claimed to have its original paint and only covered 36,820 miles over the past 45 years. It represents the pinnacle of the development of the 2nd generation Trans Am including every option available… more»
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Original 429: 1969 Mercury Marauder X-100
When an owner cherishes a classic so much that they wear away its paint from washing and polishing, you know it isn’t a passing infatuation. Such is the case with this 1969 Mercury Marauder X-100. It presents well as… more»
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The Ultimate Commuter Car? 1994 Honda Civic VX
What’s the most important factor when you’re looking for a commuter car: fuel economy, reliability, price, or whether it’s fun to drive? And I don’t mean contractors or other specialists who buy specific vehicles for businesses, like full-sized pickups… more»
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Parked 15 Years: 1960 Pontiac Ventura Sports Coupe
In July of 1960 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (where this car is located), the 50-star U.S. flag debuted for the first time after Hawaii was admitted to the union in 1959. It was also the year that Pontiac debuted the… more»
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Unmodified Survivor: 1990 Toyota Supra Turbo
The MK3 Toyota Supra is one of the unsung heroes of the 1980s sports car scene. When it comes to multi-generational models, some eras remain inherently unpopular due to being a let-down after the introductory offering. But in the… more»
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9k Original Miles: 1986 Panther Kallista
It would be easy to look at this 1986 Panther Kallista and believe it is just another of the numerous kit cars that flooded the market during the 1970s and 1980s. However, it is far more than that. The… more»
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Possible 77K Mile Daily Driver: 1950 Plymouth Sedan
Your question is this: If you had to pick one car built before 1970 to be a reliable, no-fail daily driver, which car would you pick and why? One of the most logical answers would be a Checker. The… more»
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Final Edition: 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser
I have long lamented the demise of the domestic Station Wagon. However, with buyers focusing on Vans and SUVs, it simply didn’t make economic sense for manufacturers to develop and produce what quickly became a niche vehicle. This 1990… more»
