In the auto business, prototypes are often built to evaluate design concepts. And, for the most part, they’re destroyed once their original purpose has been served. One of the most famous prototypes, the 1955 Lincoln Futura, escaped the crusher… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
Sep 16, 2022 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Factory Black: 1965 Chevrolet C10 SWB Fleetside
The venerable first-generation Chevrolet C-series pickup first hit the streets in 1960 and underwent a series of rapid changes in just a few years. Styling was particularly shifty. Early hoods were designed with dual air intakes; the dated look… more»
Sep 15, 2022 • For Sale • 11 Comments
12K Miles Survivor! 1977 Chevrolet Impala
The year 1977 brought huge changes to GM’s stalwart B-body, full-size cars. Chevrolet’s Caprice/Impala twins dropped 600 lbs., lost eleven inches in length and four inches in width – the ’77 looked nothing like the ’76. Straight-up boxy lines… more»
Sep 15, 2022 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Only 1,739 Miles? 1976 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible
Sometimes the future doesn’t turn out to be as scary as we think it will be. Convertibles had become an endangered species by 1976, and everyone thought the end was near. Cadillac announced that the 1976 Eldorado convertible was… more»
Sep 15, 2022 • For Sale • 8 Comments
65k Original Miles: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
While muscle car sales were beginning to feel the pinch by 1970, Chevrolet still found buyers for an impressive 53,599 examples of its iconic Chevelle SS 396. Today, the 1970 SS 396 is one of the more desirable muscle… more»
Sep 15, 2022 • For Sale • 54 Comments
21K-Mile Barn Find: 1984 Chevrolet Chevette CS
It’s hard to believe that the Chevette was made until the end of 1987. Much more modern vehicles with front-wheel-drive were being made with airbags and stereos with tiny-button equalizers and everything, yet the Chevette soldiered on. This 1984… more»
Sep 15, 2022 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Back From Peru: 1958 International A-110
The International Harvester A-Series debuted in 1957. The name represented the company’s 50th “anniversary” in the truck building business. They were wider than their predecessors and the front fenders were better integrated into the body than before. This ’58… more»
Sep 14, 2022 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Pre-Smog R107: 1975 Mercedes-Benz 450SL
It’s easy to take the classic Mercedes-Benz R107 for granted. After all, they made a ton of them, and you don’t have to look too hard to find one for sale pretty much anywhere. Even zip codes that aren’t… more»
Sep 14, 2022 • For Sale • 8 Comments
1 of 27: 1969 Dodge Charger 500 Hemi
One of the rarest muscle cars out there is the 1969 Dodge Charger 500, which was built in limited numbers to emulate a more aerodynamic Mopar on the racetrack. Estimates are that only 392 were built and – of… more»
Sep 14, 2022 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Solid Californian: 1965 Chevrolet Impala
A Fourth Generation Chevrolet Impala doesn’t always need to carry an SS badge to be desirable. If the car in question is rock-solid, presents well, and is ready for fun, that can be enough to attract the attention of… more»
Sep 14, 2022 • For Sale • 31 Comments
Original 402/4-Speed: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
Brand recognition is a crucial consideration for any manufacturer in the consumer world. Once a company develops an instantly recognizable model, they tend to avoid changing the name to reduce the potential for lost sales due to buyer confusion…. more»
Sep 14, 2022 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Diesel Midas Edition: 1980 International Scout II
Elkhart, Indiana was for years the mecca of RV manufacturers and other conversion companies. Midas Van Conversion Company out of Elkhart was contracted by International-Harvestor to build this diesel-powered 1980 International Scout II Traveler Midas Edition along with just… more»
Sep 14, 2022 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Not As New As You Think: 1995 Mustang GTS
Let’s see—a car from 1995 is 27 years old, and a classic is typically taken to be a car 25 years old or older. That puts a lot of iron on the radar that just constituted “used cars” not… more»
Sep 13, 2022 • For Sale • 18 Comments
1973 Mazda Luce GS (RX-4) With 6,397 Genuine Kilometres!
Occasionally, a classic car will emerge that is incredibly well-preserved and could serve as a museum piece. Such is the case with this 1973 Mazda Luce GS. Known in export markets as the RX-4, this vehicle started its life… more»
Sep 13, 2022 • For Sale • 40 Comments
52K-Mile 1972 Ford Maverick
Between the Ford Falcon and Ford Fairmont was the Ford Maverick. It was a somewhat sassy little car and the early examples were nice with smaller bumpers such as on this 1972 Ford Maverick two-door sedan. The brown color… more»
Sep 13, 2022 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Nicest One Left? 1978 Ford Pinto Wagon
Both Ford and Chevrolet introduced sub-compact cars in 1971, and both would be controversial in their own ways. The Pinto would become the subject of safety concerns in rear-end collisions, while the Vega’s negative PR was largely based on… more»
