“Luxury can be a matter of taste. Quality cannot. Quality can only be measured by the results achieved when the full resources of design and engineering have been committed to its attainment.” So says a 1992 Chrysler New Yorker… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
Feb 29, 2024 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Runs And Drives: 1972 Honda Z600
Finding a 1972 Honda Z600 today is a pretty rare occurrence. But what if you ran across two of them in the same week painted in the same color? That’s the case here when two of our readers turned… more»
Feb 29, 2024 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Nice Patina? 1950 Plymouth Business Coupe
“De Luxe Three-Passenger Coupe: The car that really gets down to business! Perfect for business man, salesman or small family. Huge storage space in oversize luggage compartment. Economical to buy, economical to operate. Ample room for three.” So says… more»
Feb 29, 2024 • Auctions • 146 Comments
BF Auction: 1958 Lincoln Continental Mark III
UPDATE – The seller has relisted this Lincoln with a lower reserve! Life in the fast lane isn’t always what an enthusiast seeks when searching for a classic car to park in their garage. Isolating themselves in a vehicle… more»
Feb 29, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Low-Mile 5-Speed: 1990 Ford Mustang LX 5.0
This 1990 Ford Mustang LX 5.0 offers the best of multiple worlds for potential buyers, as it features California ownership history, a terrific blend of options, and lots of recent servicing – not to mention the fact that it… more»
Feb 29, 2024 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Sport Package Survivor: 1988 BMW 325iS
The E30 chassis 3-Series is a car near and dear to my heart, as this is the model that started me on the path to becoming a rabid car enthusiast. I’m sure most of us have a vehicle in… more»
Feb 29, 2024 • For Sale • 69 Comments
California Car: 1961 Plymouth Suburban Deluxe
Talk about a unique survivor. Maybe “unique” doesn’t even do the design of the ’61 Plymouth Belvedere and Suburban wagon justice. I think it’s a winner, design-wise, but I like my vehicles a little on the weird side. The… more»
Feb 29, 2024 • For Sale • 58 Comments
Stored 20 Years: 1973 Ford Maverick Grabber
The Maverick was Ford’s second sales success of the 1960s. It followed the Mustang by five years to the day when the car went on sale in April 1969. Sharing the same long hood/short deck portions as the Mustang,… more»
Feb 29, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Best Looking Pickup? 1947 Hudson Big Boy
Hudson is said to have built around 30,000 commercial vehicles, including pickups, in its entire run of 48 years of making vehicles. That isn’t a lot, considering that was around one month of production for Chevrolet’s commercial vehicles during… more»
Feb 28, 2024 • For Sale • 38 Comments
Finned Beauty: 1959 Cadillac Coupe de Ville
At the top of my “might have been” list is a 1959 Cadillac convertible, black with red leather, that my father wouldn’t let me buy when we were shopping for a high school car. It was pristine and only… more»
Feb 28, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
1 of 30 Made? 1970 Subaru 360 Yacht
When I think of muscle cars, my mind automatically goes to the Hemi Cuda. Maybe because my best friend in school had a ’73 Barracuda and the Hemi Cuda was always a car we wanted to own. Exotics? The… more»
Feb 28, 2024 • For Sale • 61 Comments
25k Miles? 1967 Cadillac Coupe DeVille
At more than eighteen and a half feet long, you won’t have to worry about not standing out driving around in this 1967 Cadillac Coupe DeVille, as just the land-yacht size and styling will be enough to draw plenty… more»
Feb 28, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Early Model Periscope: 1976 Lamborghini Countach LP 400
We often think about the Lamborghini Countach in the context of the model that came in the middle and late 1980s. The wings, scoops, fat fenders made the car an instant icon, but it also clouded the important history… more»
Feb 28, 2024 • For Sale • 2 Comments
Upgraded V8? 1979 Ford Bronco Ranger XLT
Choosing the right candidate for towing or off-road adventures can be challenging, but sometimes, the right vehicle appears unexpectedly. Such is the case with this 1979 Ford Bronco Ranger XLT. It is a dry-climate classic with no rust issues…. more»
Feb 27, 2024 • Auctions • 42 Comments
46k Miles and No Reserve: 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis GS
Yes, they’re called granny cars and grandpa cars, because most of the buyers were in fact older, but guess what? Lucy and Harry wanted a big, roomy, comfortable, and reliable car, and the Mercury Grand Marquis checked all of… more»
Feb 27, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
28k Original Miles: 1979 Ford F-150 4×4 Pickup
Sitting in this shed is a classic hiding a secret. The 1979 F-150 Pickup looks tired but is a solid vehicle requiring restoration or preservation. It has served its owners well as a farm truck, and the lack of… more»
