Single-cab pickups really stand out to me, I rarely see them anymore except for contractors and other commercial use. It’s rare to see one being used by someone as just a pickup, something to drive around, commute with, haul… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Rare 4-Speed: 1972 Mercury Cougar XR-7
This 1972 Mercury Cougar XR-7 with a 351-cubic-inch Cobra Jet V-8, a four-speed manual and 73,000 miles is described as “very rare,” and offered by a dealer in Salem, Ohio here on eBay. The asking price is a fairly… more»
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38k-Mile Econobox: 1980 Plymouth Arrow
In the early days of subcompact cars, Ford and General Motors rolled out their own products. The Ford Pinto and Chevrolet Vega are two such examples. Chrysler went another direction, using badged-engineered versions of Japanese cars carrying Dodge and… more»
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Nine-Seat 1959 Chevrolet Kingswood Wagon
Enthusiasts with a family sometimes view the classic world as a “closed shop.” Their options appear limited, and many in that position place the entire concept in the too-hard basket. However, this 1959 Chevrolet Kingswood Wagon rides to their… more»
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No Reserve: 27k Mile 1986 Dodge Daytona Turbo Z
Cars from the 1980s are beginning to cement their place in the classics market. They emerged at a time when manufacturers had firmly embraced fuel injection and electronic engine management, restoring performance that had faded during the Malaise Era…. more»
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Two Owner Fox Body: 1990 Ford Mustang LX 5.0
Sometimes, you see a car come in and you have to write it up immediately. It’s just that good of a find, with all the right credentials to make it a short-lived listing on whichever platform it’s marketed on…. more»
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Insane 1,500-Horsepower 1987 Buick Grand National
The 1987 Buick Grand National has long held a special place in the muscle car world, known for its stealthy blacked-out look and performance that embarrassed much larger V8s in its day. This example, currently listed on eBay, takes… more»
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Round Two: 1985 Buick Riviera Turbo Convertible
About a week ago, I reviewed this 1985 Buick Riviera. It was a standard, generic coupe edition, but notable for its extremely low mileage and excellent condition. Today, courtesy of Jack M., I have a second ’85 Riviera to… more»
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Faded Survivor: 1968 AMC Ambassador SST
Chevy/Ford. Stacked headlights are just as polarizing for most folks as the age-old debate between Chevrolet and Ford. I’m a big fan of stacked headlights, and others don’t like them at all. Some can take them or leave them…. more»
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Marti Report 1 Of 13: 1979 Ford Ranchero 500
Most of us have heard of Marti Reports in regard to Ford vehicles, but some of us may not know the story behind this company, including its founder, Kevin Marti. It’s interesting, and this rust-free 1979 Ford Ranchero 500… more»
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1970 Pontiac GTO Convertible with Factory 4-Speed
Finding a real-deal 1970 Pontiac GTO convertible is hard enough. Finding one that’s still numbers matching, retains its original “242” GTO identity, and is backed by a factory 4-speed manual puts this car in a much smaller and more… more»
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67k Mile Survivor: 1980 Chevrolet LUV Mikado Sport
Of all the segments I’d like to see return to the marketplace in droves, a great selection of small, inexpensive, basic pickups from a variety of manufacturers would undoubtedly be near the top of my list. So many new… more»
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One-Owner 1996 Buick Roadmaster Estate Wagon
Soft is the keyword for this beautifully-preserved 1996 Buick Roadmaster Estate Wagon. The edges are soft with hardly any sharp creases in the design or bodywork. The Light Driftwood Metallic paint is soft, perfect for Livermore, California, where it’s… more»
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Running Project: 1967 Chevrolet Impala Convertible
Chevrolet reportedly made fewer than 30,000 convertibles in 1967; that’s not a lot. They made over 115,000 wagons and over 575,000 two and four-door sedans, but I had no idea the numbers were so small for Chevy’s ’67 Impala… more»
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30k-Miles: Unrestored 1968 Oldsmobile 4-4-2
Except for Cadillac, all the auto divisions of General Motors had a mid-size muscle car in 1964. At Oldsmobile, it was the 4-4-2 (later 442). The name was a play on the car’s set-up, i.e., “four-barrel carburetor, four-speed manual… more»
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No Reserve 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T 440
Okay, it’s time to compile a list. Desirable classic? Check. Premium paint shade? Yep. Chest-thumping V8 under the hood? Ooh, yeah! However, those factors don’t tell the whole story of this 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T. The 440 hidden under… more»
