Though Jaguar’s XJ6C didn’t arrive in showrooms until 1975, it’s got a ’60s swankiness about it. That’s because it really was a ’60s car. The XJ line was introduced in 1968 to rationalize Jaguar’s saloon production – four models… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Porsche Exclusive Build: 1989 Porsche 928 GT Flachbau
It’s one thing to own the nicest Porsche 928 ever made. It’s quite another to be able to call the factory up and ask them to build one to your liking. That’s likely how this one-off “Flachbau” 928 was… more»
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28K Original Miles: 1992 Ford F-250 XLT
Ford F-Series trucks from the early and middle 90s are one of the hotter segments in the vintage vehicle market right now. What was once the everyday workhorse (and still is, honestly) can now be a very smart buy… more»
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Unencumbered by Technology: 1958 Morgan+4
Some folks just don’t like change. As we float along, lost in a sea of cars that now all look alike, our intrepid auto finder and all-time great reader T.J. has found for us a vehicle that spent many… more»
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One Senior Owner: 2000 Honda Civic Si
Made for over five decades, it’s hard to deny the success of the Honda Civic. The first few years were tenuous with well-publicized issues for cars in snowy areas where rust wreaked more havoc than usual, but they have… more»
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Original Tires Included: 1973 De Tomaso Pantera
The De Tomaso Pantera is a car that needs no introduction, as it’s one of the more sough-after (and still attainable) sports exotics from the 1970s. That “attainable” aspect is interesting, as I suspect the Pantera is heading for… more»
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14K-Mile 1997 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport
If this isn’t the nicest one left, at least as far as the 1997 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport goes, I’d be very surprised. Finding one in this condition, having been “elderly owned, and with a mere 14k miles on… more»
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1978 Dodge Macho Power Wagon 4×4
One of the most popular decades to make fun of is the 1970s. I do it, too, I can’t lie. The clothing was over the top, and don’t get me started on disco as I was in rock bands… more»
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BF Auction: 1969 Toyota Corona with Rare Options
It would be fair to say that early post-war Japanese passenger cars were not the greatest in automotive history. Companies like Datsun and Isuzu were on a steep learning curve, producing mildly re-engineered versions of models initially developed by… more»
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Original L76/4-Speed: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split Window Coupe
The seller is a master of understatement, describing this 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split Window Coupe as “a nice driver.” Many readers will view it as more than that because it is a desirable classic with no apparent needs. It… more»
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Grandpa’s Truck: 1990 GMC Sierra
Pickup trucks are the Labrador retriever of the automotive world: they are somewhat one-dimensional in what they’re good at, but they’re so good at that one thing, you can’t help but love them for it. The single-cab, stripped-down pickup truck is… more»
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Stunning Interior: 1939 Ford Deluxe Coupe
It is sometimes challenging to choose the greatest strength of some classics, which initially appears to be the case with this 1939 Ford Deluxe Coupe. It presents nicely, is in sound mechanical health, and is an unmolested driver. However,… more»
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Rare Turbo: 1980 Panther Lima Series 2
Depending on who you talk to, the late Robert Jankel was considered a lateral thinker whose mind never stopped working to solve the automotive world’s many problems. In contrast, others claim his ideas were too radical and impractical to… more»
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58k Original Miles: 1979 Chevrolet Corvette
Although Chevrolet had “softened” the C3 Corvette during the 1970s, it retained a strong following in the market. The 1979 model year demonstrated this, with the badge achieving record sales. Our feature car rolled off the line that year,… more»
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1 of 1,987: Limited-Edition America II 1986 Cadillac Eldorado
“America II is to yachting what Cadillac is to automobiles – an American standard for the world.” That’s how Cadillac positioned its special limited-edition Eldorado that was a byproduct of Cadillac becoming the first corporate sponsor of the… more»
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No Reserve 4×4: 1994 Ford Bronco
As the enthusiast vehicle market continues to go through a bit of a correction, the upside for most of us is that reasonable prices and expectations are coming back into the hobby. A few years ago, I would have… more»
