General Motors redesigned all their mid-size cars in 1973, going with a Colonnade styling theme which provided sedan-like roofs with pillarless doors. The concept was that the autos would safer in the event of a rollover. The Chevelle was… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
Mar 15, 2022 • For Sale • 10 Comments
40k Mile Survivor: 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado
Oldsmobile’s Toronado would serve as their personal luxury offering between 1966-92. During that time, just four generations of the automobile would be engineered. The Toronado is known for its transaxle version of GM’s Turbo-Hydramatic transmission and was the first… more»
Mar 14, 2022 • For Sale • 39 Comments
4K Mile Time Capsule: 1974 Ford Pinto
This 1974 Ford Pinto has a couple of interesting stories connected to it or actually three if you consider a 48-year-old car with 4,780 original miles on it interesting. Ok, there are probably at least four interesting facts about… more»
Mar 14, 2022 • For Sale • 24 Comments
25k Documented Miles: 1964 Oldsmobile F-85 Deluxe Station Wagon
When an owner makes what appears to be an outrageous claim about their low-mileage classic, I tend to look at such statements with skepticism. However, when they can back such claims with comprehensive documentation, that’s a game-changer. Such is… more»
Mar 14, 2022 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Diesel-Powered Estate Find: 1980 Cadillac Seville
The Seville was introduced in 1975 as a means of making the Cadillac more appealing to younger import car buyers. And while the car was initially successful, they missed their mark by selling a lot of them to older… more»
Mar 14, 2022 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Original Paint: 1974 Plymouth Gold Duster
Anyone who daily drives a 1974 Plymouth Gold Duster in 2022 is pretty cool in my world. Some of us complain about our decade-old vehicle not being modern enough, this one is forty-eight years old. The seller has it… more»
Mar 14, 2022 • For Sale • 29 Comments
9k Mile Survivor? 1977 Lincoln Continental
The Continental dominated Lincoln production for 55 years – until 2020 when the company decided to focus exclusively on crossovers and SUVs. The car’s fifth-generation was built between 1970-79, including this ’77 edition which has been off the road… more»
Mar 14, 2022 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Low-Mileage Fox Body: 1985 Ford Mustang GT
Four-eyed Mustangs appear with far less regularity than the later examples with their flush headlamps, and for that reason alone, I dig cars like this 1985 Mustang GT. The GT obviously is the one to buy, with its unique… more»
Mar 14, 2022 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Factory T-Top: 1986 Ford Mustang GT
If you wanted a 1986 Mustang GT that provided a wind-in-the-hair motoring experience but craved better security and weather protection than that offered by a traditional convertible, Ford listed a T-Top option. Production totals are hard to establish, but… more»
Mar 13, 2022 • For Sale • 15 Comments
455 HO: 1972 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am
The 1972 model year nearly marked the demise of Pontiac’s iconic Firebird range. General Motors considered pulling the pin on its F-Body offerings, including the Firebird and the Camaro, thanks to industrial action. Thankfully, both models received a stay… more»
Mar 13, 2022 • For Sale • 5 Comments
No Reserve AWD: AMC Eagle SX/4 DL
Today, it is common to find manufacturers rolling passenger cars off their production lines with All-Wheel-Drive capabilities. Companies like Subaru and Mitsubishi have made such drivetrains legendary with their respective WRX and Evo models. However, vehicles like the Toyota… more»
Mar 13, 2022 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Nicest One Left? 1973 Plymouth Gold Duster
The Duster was the fastback version of Plymouth’s Valiant compact, introduced in 1970 to attract more youthful buyers to the nameplate. The car would prove to be a big hit, giving competitors like the Chevy Nova a run for… more»
Mar 13, 2022 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Desert Workhorse: 1976 Chevrolet C-10 Bonanza
One of the longest-running Chevy truck platforms (shared with GMC) was the C/K series, built between 1960-02. Treated to new styling in 1973, these trucks were more styling than before (C = 2-wheel-drive, K = 4-wheel-drive). This 1976 edition… more»
Mar 12, 2022 • For Sale • 15 Comments
31K-Mile Survivor: 1979 Dodge Colt
Believe it or not, Dodge did actually make and sell a Colt that looked like this car in 1979, they weren’t all the new hatchback style. It was a transitional year and at least for a few months, they… more»
Mar 12, 2022 • For Sale • 24 Comments
One Owner Survivor: 1980 Fiat X-1/9
Wow – we don’t get to see X1/9s like this very often, but we’ve actually featured another very nice driver not that long ago. Is the enthusiast car world waking up to the appeal of these pretty Bertone-styled coupes?… more»
Mar 12, 2022 • For Sale • 33 Comments
Boat Garage Find: 1973 Glastron V-150 Survivor
OK, all you barn finders, no wheels today because suddenly it’s 1973, and we’re going to review a pristine 15′, open bow 1973 Glastron runabout. I’m no stranger to boats like this and finding one, in this condition, that’s… more»
