If you were a fashionable person in 1975 and were looking for a personal luxury car, you had a few choices. Most of them had two doors, and a lot of them were loaded up with wide trim, vinyl… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Unusual Color: 1969 Cadillac DeVille Convertible
It’s big and purple! Well, not really, it’s more of a violet, what Cadillac called code 47 “Wisteria” and this visual feast of a 1969 Cadillac DeVille convertible wears it well. Oh for the days of a high-powered, drop-top… more»
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Low Mileage Survivor: 1971 Porsche 914 1.7
When we consider a vintage car, sometimes the car speaks, sometimes the car’s history speaks, sometimes it’s both. This beautiful 1971 Porsche 914 1,7 here on craigslist does all the talking. Finished in Willow Green, this meticulously documented, 31,000-mile… more»
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9C1 Police Package: 1990 Chevrolet Caprice
I fantasize about driving an ex-law enforcement vehicle, just to shake up the 99.9% of people who are texting while driving, usually clogging the left lane so they don’t have anyone looking at them through the driver’s window. The… more»
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BF Auction: 1976 Cadillac Coupe De Ville
With the world becoming more hectic, there is no shame in embracing your leisure time at a more subdued pace. There are activities available to suit almost any taste. However, there is none better for a motoring enthusiast than… more»
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BF Auction: 1962 Oldsmobile Cutlass F85 Convertible
Oldsmobile introduced the Cutlass to its model range in 1961 and immediately scored a sales success. Initially only offered in 4-door Sedan and Station Wagon forms, the F-85 Convertible joined the range in late 1962. Our feature car is… more»
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Mostly Original Paint: 1965 Porsche 356C
While many vintage European cars are over-restored these days, there’s a strong following (and support for) keeping survivors in untouched condition, especially if they wear original paint. This 1965 Porsche 356 C is a genuine two-owner car that was… more»
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Rebuilt 283 V8: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Sedan
Some classics tick many of the right boxes that draw the attention of potential buyers. Such is the case with this 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air 4-Door Sedan. It is an original and unmolested survivor. It has a genuine 76,000… more»
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65k Mile 1978 Ford F-250 Ranger 4×4
The new car market is flooded with stunning Pickups, with most accomplished performers offering a veritable truckload of creature comforts. That’s all well and good, but buyers pay a premium for the privilege of owning one and then must… more»
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How Cars Used to Be! 1984 Plymouth Gran Fury
For most of the 1980s, the Plymouth Gran Fury (and its badge-equivalent, the Dodge Diplomat) was often seen in police or taxi garb. That’s because they were reasonably sized cars that were inexpensive to buy and still available with… more»
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One-Owner! 1970 Plymouth Fury Suburban
It’s amazing to find a car from 20 years ago that’s only had one owner, let alone one that’s 53 years old. That’s reportedly the case with this 1970 Plymouth Fury Custom Suburban. With one of the coolest and… more»
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Luxury Edition: Running 1966 Ford Mustang
The buying public simply couldn’t get enough of the hot, new Ford Mustang in 1964/66. After selling 559,000 copies in the first full year, another 607,000 followed the next year – a Mustang record that still stands today. This… more»
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20 Original Miles! 1990 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z 1LE
Showroom stock racing is one of the more entertaining genres of racing ever conceived, as it pits drivers against each other in cars that are essentially identical. Without the option of making modifications that introduce a level of variance… more»
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Update: 1966 Chevrolet Caprice with Original Paint
UPDATE 12/27/2023: If you are like me, you’ll find the prospect of post-Christmas sales boring. Many of the so-called bargains really aren’t, and some people become almost obsessed with the prospect of saving a buck on something they simply… more»
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Stunning Survivor: 1965 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442
We are days away from clicking over the calendar to a new year, meaning this 1965 Oldsmobile 442 will be fifty-nine years old. Finding a classic of this vintage that is unrestored is not rare. However, finding one that… more»
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Original L-82/4-Speed: 1974 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
The C3 Corvette has always been a fascinating member of the classic car world. Early examples have consistently performed well in the market, but those produced after the “chrome bumper” era have often struggled. However, times have changed, and… more»
