Not many people recognize an Excalibur when they see one. Many people think it is a kit car and some 1930’s sedan. This example is a was found by Mitchell G. and is located in Charlottesville, Virginia. The Excalibur… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Forgotten Fox: 1978 Mercury Zephyr
One Fox platform that doesn’t seem to get as much attention as many of the others is the Ford Fairmont and its corporate cousin the Mercury Zephyr, both compacts that went into production back in 1978. The Fairmont replaced… more»
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20k Original Miles? 1972 Plymouth Duster
Sometimes, claims about a classic must be taken at face value. Such is the case with this 1972 Plymouth Duster. The odometer reading of 20,000 miles is extraordinarily low, but its history makes that plausible. It recently emerged from… more»
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Stored for 35 Years! 1965 Ford Mustang
This 1965 Mustang has occupied this spot in the seller’s garage for thirty-five years. The dry environment means it should be rock-solid, although it is begging for TLC. The lack of apparent rust makes it ideal for someone considering… more»
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Rare First Year: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
The 1967 Camaro Z28 was one of Chevrolet’s best-kept secrets. Few people knew of a badge that would eventually become a mainstay of the Camaro range. The lack of knowledge by potential buyers meant that only 602 examples rolled… more»
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Unrestored Survivor: 1958 Edsel Corsair
The recipe for creating a good car is surprisingly straightforward. A manufacturer must create a vehicle with styling that is, at least, inoffensive. It must sell at a competitive price, and the build quality must be acceptable to the… more»
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33k Original Miles: 1976 Ford Granada Ghia
This 1976 Ford Granada Ghia probably won’t fall instantly onto many enthusiasts’ Top Ten desirable classics lists. However, this car has defied the odds as an original, low-mile survivor. It isn’t perfect, although it has no apparent pressing needs… more»
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Museum Quality: 1975 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds Cutlass Supreme
Life was tough in the seventies if you liked cars that went fast. Between emissions regulations and various fuel crises, new car lots weren’t exactly filled with the most pulse-pounding offerings. There were some interesting choices if you wanted… more»
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26k Mile Survivor? 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
The Cutlass Supreme would dominate Oldsmobile’s lineup for some 30 years. At one point it would be the company’s best-selling automobile as well as the sales leader in its class. This 1973 edition may only have 26,000 miles and… more»
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All-Season Vehicles: ASV Track Truck 2500
The seller has this ASV (All-Season Vehicles) Track Truck 2500 listed as a 1979 model, but from all of the info on the ol’ interstreams, even on the ASV website, it says that the company was founded in 1983… more»
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Rust-Free 4×4: 1978 Ford Bronco Ranger XLT
Never mind what’s hidden in that garage, we’re here to check out this nice 1978 Ford Bronco Ranger XLT! Second-generation Chargers are a dime-a-dozen, but second-generation Ford Broncos are much better and more useful. Who’s with me?! One hand,… more»
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Two-Owner Rust-Free 1977 Chevrolet K5 Blazer
Having grown up in snow country in the upper Midwest, I don’t think of vehicles like this 1977 Chevrolet K5 Blazer Cheyenne as being rear-wheel-drive, but that’s what this one is. Having been in California’s Central Valley its whole… more»
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Fully Restored: 1976 Mercury Trail-Twister 340 T/T
Carl Kiekhaefer had incredible success with marine engines and saw growth in the burgeoning winter market for snowmobiles in the 1960s. The company’s first snowmobile came out in the late-1960s and by 1974 they were at the top of… more»
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Head-Turning Driver: 1957 MG MGA
Different classics will appeal to a particular type of enthusiast. Muscle cars tick the boxes for those seeking raw performance, while luxury cars find favor with those wishing to be pampered. Classic British sports cars are sought by those… more»
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Running and Driving Inline Eight: 1931 Hudson Greater Eight Coupe
In 1929, The Hudson Motor Car Company solidly occupied position number three behind Ford and General Motors for the most automobiles produced that year. In 1930, they launched a luxury car line called the Great Eight. Improved for 1931… more»
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Prewar Pontiac with Patina: 1939 Pontiac Business Coupe
As the market for the average prewar car declines, bargains continue to emerge every day. Not long ago finding a running prewar coupe, or any running prewar car for that matter, for under $10,000 was almost impossible. Now there… more»
