Sometimes, I look back and wonder why I didn’t make a move even when I had a suspicion a particular vehicle was a smart one to buy. I prefer not to call it a list of regrets, but with… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
Nov 16, 2022 • For Sale • 30 Comments
One-Owner 1959 Chevrolet Biscayne
I always place great store in long-term ownership of any classic. Vehicles with that history are generally well-maintained and treated respectfully, which explains how they’ve survived. This 1959 Chevrolet Biscayne takes that theory to a higher level. Until recently,… more»
Nov 16, 2022 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Simply Stunning: 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser
Owning a vehicle that allows the entire family to experience the classic motoring experience offers a wonderful bonding opportunity, and this 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser is ideal for that role. It presents superbly, and its third-row seating provides accommodation… more»
Nov 16, 2022 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Short Survivor: 1977 Dodge B100 Tradesman
Dodge B-Series vans have been around for over five decades, that’s longer than a lot of you have been on the planet, and less than some of you (us) have been on the planet. This is a 1977 Dodge… more»
Nov 16, 2022 • For Sale • 38 Comments
39K-Mile 1976 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Landau
Talk about a time capsule, this 39,713-mile 1976 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Landau in lime green with a white vinyl landau top and white vinyl seats is quite a sight. This has to be the nicest one on the globe,… more»
Nov 16, 2022 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Trail 70 Survivor: 1970 Honda CT-70K0
“Faster than a speeding bullet, more powerful than a locomotive, able to leap tall buildings in a single bound” – it’s a bird, it’s a plane! It’s superbike! To paraphrase Superman’s opening line. This 1970 Honda CT-70K0 isn’t any of… more»
Nov 16, 2022 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Loads of Character: 1929 Ford Model A Open Cab Pickup
Ford’s Model A – the “second” series made from 1928 through 1932 – was stupendously popular. Most of us know its genesis and evolution, but less well-known is how the intense sales success of this model as well as… more»
Nov 16, 2022 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Unibody Luxury: 1968 Chrysler Imperial Crown
The Imperial was the top Chrysler product from its birth in 1926. Wanting to compete better against Lincoln and Cadillac, the company spun off Imperial into its own make and division in 1955. Imperial would see new or modified… more»
Nov 15, 2022 • For Sale • 29 Comments
19K Miles! 1968 AMC Rebel SST
AMC was known for giving its customers more features for less money, features that even luxury car companies had, and yet they were standard issue on AMC products. As a period brochure states, “It’s the best dollar value in… more»
Nov 15, 2022 • For Sale • 40 Comments
Custom Opera Coupe: 1982 Cadillac Seville
Cadillac reintroduced the Seville nameplate in 1976 in hopes of creating a smaller luxury car that would attract younger buyers. It sold well enough but missed its mark of putting more affluent “thirtysomethings” behind the steering wheel. So, the… more»
Nov 15, 2022 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Willing Wagon: 1971 Toyota Corolla
The Toyota Corolla debuted in 1966 as a subcompact and is still going strong in 2022 on its 12th generation. It helped Toyota to firmly establish its presence in the U.S. car market, and over time became a very… more»
Nov 15, 2022 • For Sale • 9 Comments
50K Original Miles: 1985 Ford Bronco
Overall, I’ve gotten used to the fact that most older cars and trucks up north are going to have some level of rust. Surface-only or more invasive, it’s a way of life for vehicles of a certain age. I’ve… more»
Nov 14, 2022 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Only 19,800 Miles: 1973 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale Convertible
After one run through eBay’s auction process, this Oldsmobile missed the seller’s reserve by just a hair, ending on Nov 2 at $15,600. So this time, he has decided to conduct a no-reserve auction in hopes that the price… more»
Nov 14, 2022 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Low-Mile Survivor: 1966 Ford Bronco
When Ford released the First Generation Bronco in 1966, it had high hopes for its latest offering. Initial sales were considered respectable, but they never reached the levels the company expected during twelve years of production. However, times change,… more»
Nov 14, 2022 • For Sale • 6 Comments
1969 Chevrolet C20 Custom Camper Survivor
Having “lived” in Northern California and then Central Texas since new, this 1969 Chevrolet C20 Custom Camper pickup has had some real-world usage, along with the usual dings and dents, but it looks like a super solid example of… more»
Nov 14, 2022 • For Sale • 27 Comments
1978 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 With 9,369 Genuine Miles!
The 1978 model year was a sales bonanza for Chevrolet and its Camaro range, with 272,631 buyers parking one in their driveway. Of those, 54,907 elected to step up to the plate by ordering a Z28. You may have… more»
