The second generation of the Buick Regal ran from 1978-87, but the company found the most success with the restyled models from 1981 to 1987 (the last of the rear-wheel cars). Backed by Buick’s involvement in NASCAR, the Grand… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
Jul 16, 2022 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Innovative Design: 1974 Pontiac Grand Safari Station Wagon
Some automotive innovations create a wave within the industry and show incredible longevity. Others blaze brightly and briefly across the sky before disappearing into the pages of history. This 1974 Pontiac Grand Safari features an innovation that falls into… more»
Jul 16, 2022 • For Sale • 17 Comments
53K-Mile 1991 Cadillac Brougham d’Elegance
Something that most of us don’t think about is where names come from, in general, let alone when they’re vehicle-related. I’m thinking of the word, Brougham. How many of you knew that was actually a gentleman’s name? This 1991 Cadillac… more»
Jul 16, 2022 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Estate Sale Turbo: 1986 Dodge Omni GLH
The seller of this 1986 Dodge Omni GLH Turbo is just the second owner of this 1980s pocket rocket. He supposedly snagged it out of an estate after the original owner passed away, and boy, did he stumble upon… more»
Jul 16, 2022 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Unrestored Shop Truck: 1936 Dodge LC Pickup
By the 1930s, Dodge Brothers was owned by Chrysler, the Dodge brothers both having passed away in 1920. Changes were afoot as a new design for Dodge trucks was introduced in 1936, with streamlined hood and fender contours, and… more»
Jul 15, 2022 • For Sale • 24 Comments
340 Six-Pack: 1970 Dodge Challenger T/A
The automotive world is full of homologation specials built by manufacturers to qualify for various racing categories. The 1970 Dodge Challenger T/A was one such car that the company produced to qualify for the Sports Car Club of America’s… more»
Jul 15, 2022 • For Sale • 14 Comments
MG Movie Car: 1947 MG TC
Many believe that the MG TC started the sports car movement in America. While that is a subject for debate, you cannot deny that the MG TC was very different than the cars coming off American assembly lines in… more»
Jul 15, 2022 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Almost New: 1988 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe
The late 1980s was the high-water mark for personal luxury coupes in America. Monte Carlos, Thunderbirds, Regals, and the occasional Grand Prix ruled NASCAR, and win on Sunday sell on Monday was still a thing. While all of these… more»
Jul 15, 2022 • For Sale • 15 Comments
A Driver’s Survivor: 1986 Alfa Romeo GTV6
Starting out as the Alfa Romeo Alfetta in 1972, a more potent version known as the GTV6 came along a few years later. I have covered previous examples but they usually have a lot of “stuff” wrong with them…. more»
Jul 15, 2022 • For Sale • 3 Comments
31k Mile Survivor: 1978 Chevrolet Camaro LT
New on the Chevy Camaro for 1978 was body-colored urethane front and rear fascia where extruded aluminum bumpers had been before. They were able to effectively hide the impact-absorbing crash structure designed to withstand hits of at least five… more»
Jul 15, 2022 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Original Owner: 1973 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray
As I sat down looking at the listing for this 1973 Corvette Stingray, I reflected upon my car ownership history. The longest I’ve ever hung onto a vehicle has been eleven years, but this classic is in a different… more»
Jul 15, 2022 • For Sale • 17 Comments
One Owner: 1997 Toyota Tercel Redhawk
When compiling a list of classic cars from the 1990s, the 1997 Toyota Tercel Redhawk generally won’t instantly spring to mind. That is easy to understand because Toyota developed the Tercel as affordable daily transport. However, this one is… more»
Jul 14, 2022 • For Sale • 23 Comments
21K Miles: 1970 Porsche 914
After literally decades of being mostly unloved and in the basement, value-wise, the Porsche 914 is finally coming on strong. Maybe too strong for those of us who missed the rock bottom pricing of a few years ago. The… more»
Jul 14, 2022 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Last Year for the Drop Top: 1972 Ford LTD Convertible
You’re looking at a pretty rare Ford. 1972 would be the final year of the LTD convertible with only 4,234 rolling off the assembly line. That’s all. When you consider over 825,000 full size Fords on the 121-inch wheelbase… more»
Jul 14, 2022 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Italian Fastback: 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta GT
Despite having made approximately 400,000 examples over a sixteen-year period, when was the last time you’ve seen an Alfa-Romeo Alfetta GT? Months? Years? Decades? Same here, more towards the decades’ side of the equation. The seller has this 1976… more»
Jul 14, 2022 • For Sale • 21 Comments
1985 Citroen 2CV-6 Dolly And Custom Scooter
This is a two-for-one sale, and both vehicles are incredibly unique as you can see from the photo above. Citroen had much success with their 2CV and this 1985 Citroen 2CV-6 Dolly is a special edition that also comes… more»
