My dad almost bought a car this cool once, but in the end, we found ourselves in a 1977 (I think it was) brown Chevrolet Impala wagon. That was followed by a Caprice Estate, which at least had the… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Continental Kit Addition! 1974 Cadillac Eldorado
The 1974 model year was not a good one for the U.S. auto industry. Buyers were moving from gas-guzzling land yachts to fuel-sipping compacts due to sticker shock at the gas pump. The OPEC oil embargo arrived in the… more»
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One of 104: 1963 Mercedes 190SL
Here we have what appears to be a very solid-driving example of the Mercedes-Benz 190SL, a car that has enjoyed a precipitous price rise in recent years. It’s a very late 1963 model on Craigslist in Manhattan, though the… more»
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Oklahoma Farm Find: 1965 Datsun L320 Pickup
When I think of a farm or ranch in Oklahoma and what pickup could be hidden there, I think of Ford or Chevy as most people would. After all, it’s a rugged state filled with rugged people doing rugged… more»
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One Year Only Model: 1969 Pontiac Custom S
This is one of those, “Oh yeah, I remember those!” kind of cars. Pontiac’s 1969 Custom S was positioned between the lowly Tempest and the LeMans, Pontiac’s standard bearer intermediate, and though they were assembled in reasonably large numbers,… more»
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New Interior: 1968 Cadillac Eldorado
Interior restorations of any prestige classic can be expensive, and some potential buyers find the prospect so overwhelming that they will pass up the opportunity to park an otherwise excellent car in their driveway. However, that is not an… more»
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Plain Wrapper: 1977 Ford Pinto Cruising Wagon
In 1977, Ford Pinto wagon buyers had three choices for what a Ford brochure calls the “World’s best-selling wagon”: the regular Pinto Wagon, the fancy Pinto Squire Wagon with woodgrain body panels and other “luxury” features, and the new… more»
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54k Mile Survivor: 1972 Plymouth Fury III
The Fury Series in the 1960s and 1970s compared to Chevy’s Biscayne/Bel Air/Impala lineup. The Fury III was the top model until the VIP arrived to compete against the Chevy Caprice. This ’72 edition is a survivor-quality car that… more»
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Rare Options Combination: 1966 Ford Mustang GT
The 1966 Ford Mustang was not a rare car when new or even today. That’s because more than 607,000 of them were built as the new “pony car” took the auto market by storm. What might be scarce 58… more»
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One Year Only: 1986 Pontiac Grand Prix 2+2
It is often said that racing improves the breed, and the move by Formula One to a hybrid drivetrain has seen the equivalent technology in road cars evolve at an unprecedented pace. Manufacturers will always seek what is commonly… more»
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1999 Ford Crown Victoria LX With 1,200 Genuine Miles!
Bold claims are nothing new in the classic world, and some stand close scrutiny better than others. Such is the case with this 1999 Ford Crown Victoria LX. It presents well for a vehicle of this type and age,… more»
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Post-War Survivor: 1948 Willys Jeep CJ-2A
Did you ever wonder where the Jeep term “CJ” came from? It stands for “civilian Jeep” as Willys was transforming the war-era workhorses into commercial applications. The CJ-2A was an early example, in production from 1945 (as WW2 was… more»
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How Original Is This Car? 1938 Buick Business Coupe
If you are looking for a solidly built prewar classic to drive and enjoy, you would be hard-pressed to find anything better than a Buick. As you can expect from good choices, Buicks demand a premium over many other… more»
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Affordable Daily Driver: 1995 Buick Skylark Coupe
A car doesn’t necessarily need to be a bona fide classic to justify more than a passing glance. This 1995 Buick Skylark Coupe demonstrates that. It is one of the tidiest examples you will find in the current market,… more»
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40k Original Miles: 1994 Ferrari 348 Spider
Hiding in this garage is one of the most significant cars in Ferrari’s manufacturing history. It is a 1994 Ferrari 348 Spider, the last V8 model approved by the great Enzo Ferrari before he passed away. This classic is… more»
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Rare 5-Speed? 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
Rarity claims for classic cars must be taken with a pinch of salt. Almost any vehicle can fall into that category with the right options combination, but this 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme might be the real deal. Its original… more»
