Volvo is not the first marque to come to mind when one thinks of the great sports cars of the 1960s. Yet their sole commercial success in this arena was groundbreaking: just look at this 1964 Volvo P1800S. Located… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
May 13, 2022 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Unrestored 1971 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible ZR2!
This 1971 Corvette Convertible has a lot of good things going for it! For one, it’s a one-year-only ZR2, of which only 12 were ever built (just 2 as convertibles). And secondly, it’s an unrestored car with just 8,702!… more»
May 13, 2022 • For Sale • 3 Comments
ASC/McLaren Drop-Top: 1987 Ford Mustang
The Fox-body Ford Mustangs were built between 1979 and 1993, which included the limited-production ASC/McLaren conversions during 1987-90. Only 1,806 of these special convertibles were built over four years, including this low-mileage first-year example. It has won several awards… more»
May 13, 2022 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Original 425: 1963 Buick Riviera
There are many ways that a vehicle manufacturer can drive up demand for a particular model. Special Edition packages, unique paint and trim combinations, and slick advertising are just a few. Another clever ploy is to proclaim loudly that… more»
May 13, 2022 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Stored 40 Years: 1964 Chrysler Imperial Crown
Although they had the aura of other Chrysler products, the 1961-63 Imperials looked like nothing else on the market. That would change in 1964 when the all-new Imperials borrowed from the Lincoln playbook and went with the boxy, formal… more»
May 12, 2022 • For Sale • 25 Comments
39k Miles! 1973 Ford Maverick
Five years to the day after the Mustang was introduced, Ford rolled out the Maverick as the replacement for the compact Falcon. It shared some of the Mustang’s styling cues, such as a long hood/short deck layout. And, for… more»
May 12, 2022 • For Sale • 23 Comments
1990 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z With 12,975 Genuine Miles!
By 1990 there were clear signs that manufacturers like Chevrolet had recaptured some of their lost youth and that their performance models were worthy of that tag. A case in point is this 1990 Camaro IROC-Z that appears to… more»
May 12, 2022 • For Sale • 13 Comments
17K-Mile Survivor! 1967 Ford F-100
You read that right, this 1967 Ford F-100 pickup has a mere 17,000 miles on it, despite the missing paint and other nicks and dings. This one was used in a Utah fruit orchard so it didn’t see a… more»
May 12, 2022 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Garage Find: 1981 Dodge Diplomat Salon Wagon
This is a car that I haven’t seen in years if not decades. There weren’t many of them made so maybe that’s why, or maybe it’s because it’s over four decades old now. This 1981 Dodge Diplomat Salon wagon… more»
May 12, 2022 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Little Survivor: 1980 Dodge D-50 Sport
Captive imports were big sellers in the 1970s as American manufacturers scrambled to take on imports in certain genres, such as small, fuel-efficient cars and small trucks. This Mitsubishi-based 1980 Dodge D-50 Sport pickup can be found here on… more»
May 11, 2022 • For Sale • 27 Comments
47k Mile, Original Paint 1955 Buick Special
Fans of the classic “Highway Patrol” 50’s TV show know that the show’s star, Chief Dan Matthews (played by the gruff, fast-talking, fedora-wearing Broderick Crawford), drove many cars in its five-year run. But his ’55 black and white Buick… more»
May 11, 2022 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Not Started In Years: 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado
I’m glad that this 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado doesn’t have faded and sunburnt paint so I don’t have to use the dreaded word patina here. As it is, though, I do have to use the word “iconic” when describing the… more»
May 11, 2022 • For Sale • 42 Comments
1 of 1: 1977 AMC AM Van Concept
This has to be one of the rarest and coolest non-usable vehicles that I have ever seen and maybe one with the most potential value. We saw a Chrysler Turbine car here a year ago that was a usable… more»
May 11, 2022 • For Sale • 33 Comments
53 Years On Jacks! 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
The Chevy Bel Air was a common sight in 1957 – more than 168,000 copies of the 2-door Sport Coupe alone were built that year. The seller bought the car in Washington State and put 90,000 miles on it… more»
May 11, 2022 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Special Order Paint: 1966 Pontiac GTO Convertible
If you walk into a dealership today intent on driving away in a shiny new offering from their range, you will face choosing from a set selection of paint shades. In years past, manufacturers provided buyers with the option… more»
May 10, 2022 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Original Paint: 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
With the 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 being one of the most desirable muscle cars in the current market, an unmolested one will always generate interest when it appears on the market. That ramps up a degree or two… more»
