Even though there’s no snow on the ground where I am now – at least at the moment – having grown up in the upper Midwest in the 1960s and 70s, snowmobiles were something most people either had or… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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One of a Kind? 1990s WorldStar Pickup
If you Google “WorldStar” you’ll come up with a reference to Hip Hop and a car dealer in New York, but no record of an automobile manufacturer. But at least one copy of the 1990s WorldStar utility vehicle seems… more»
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Clean Cat With 17,200 Miles: 1988 Mercury Cougar
As the cars of the eighties fall under the ever-watchful gaze of collectors, it is hard to find original cars in mint condition. While the occasional Corvette, Mustang, 0r Camaro has emerged from its tomb with a handful of… more»
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Affordable Driver: 1969 Mercury Cougar
Affordable and solid First Generation pony cars are becoming more challenging to find, but patience can yield positive results. Such is the case with this 1969 Mercury Cougar. It is a seemingly rust-free and largely unmolested classic that makes… more»
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Driveway Find: 1922 Stanley Steamer
In the infancy of the American automobile industry, internal combustion engines were not a sure thing just yet. Ambitious and inventive companies produced workable cars using electricity and steam as a means of propulsion. The most famous and successful… more»
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Affordable Driver: 2009 Pontiac G8
The automotive world has repeatedly proved that timing is everything. Ford demonstrated with the First Generation Mustang that having the right car at the right time can result in eye-watering sales and profits. Pontiac demonstrated in 2009 with the… more»
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96k Genuine Miles: 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 XL Convertible
Many enthusiasts can, fortunately, reflect upon their childhood and pick a classic family car that was their favorite during those formative years. For me, it was a 1964 Galaxie 500 that spent an all-too-brief three years in the Clarke… more»
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Celebrity Owned: 1984 Lamborghini Countach LP5000 S
The Lamborghini Countach could be genuinely considered a “poster child” of the 1980s. Tens of thousands of posters of this Italian thoroughbred graced the bedroom walls of teenagers during that period, but the chance has presented itself for someone… more»
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Like New Luxury: 1987 Mercedes-Benz 560SEL
Parking a beloved car outside can cause serious internal conflict for enthusiasts, especially if you’re aware of how slippery the slope is of prolonged exposure. The seller of this handsome W126-chassis Mercedes-Benz 560SEL may not have owned the car… more»
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Original 454/4-Speed: 1970 Chevrolet Corvette
Few cars have made an impact as profound as that delivered by the Chevrolet Corvette to the motoring landscape. Many believe the badge came of age with the release of the C3, a car that provided exceptional performance in… more»
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Classified Find: 1949 Lincoln Cosmopolitan 4-Door Sedan
New post-war cars produced by American manufacturers were some of the most elegantly beautiful vehicles in the industry’s history. Their styling was restrained, and the chrome trim wasn’t as outlandish as it would become as the 1950s progressed. A… more»
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1 of 3,110: 1987 Chevrolet Caprice Classic
The Caprice was introduced in 1965 as the luxury version of the Chevrolet Impala (to compete with Ford’s LTD). The nameplate would stick around through 2017 when it was retired as an Australian-built cop car. This beauty from 1987… more»
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Foxy Lady: 1986 Mercury Marquis Brougham
An unusual and rarely seen-today car, this Fox-body-based 1986 Mercury Marquis Brougham was downsized yet again from the previous generation cars, and it’s the last of the Marquis series to be produced – “Grand Marquis” notwithstanding. Looking almost like… more»
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No Reserve: 1969 Ford F-250 Ranger Camper Special
Camper Trucks became more mainstream (no pun intended) in the mid-1950’s and were good options for the outdoorsman type, especially fishermen, who could pull a boat and camp off-road in their slide-in camper without roughing it. They’re still being… more»
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Original 460: 1986 Ford F-240 XLT 4×4 Highboy
This 1986 Ford F-250 XLT 4×4 is a dry-climate survivor. That will be a significant consideration for any potential buyer seeking a rust-free Pickup to park in their garage. It offers a few luxury touches to make life on… more»
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99 Mile: 1978 Chevrolet Corvette Pace Car
There were 6,502 Corvette Pace Cars built by Chevrolet in 1978. This example has only 99 original miles on the odometer and is equipped with the L-82 engine and 4 speed. This 1978 Corvette Pace Car is listed here… more»
