Some enthusiasts experience a form of barely concealed horror at the thought of the Daytona and Shelby names being attached to anything but a classic with a rumbling V8 under the hood. However, that was a reality in the… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Compact Work Truck: 1977 Datsun 620
In Japan, the Datsun pickup was simply known as the Datsun Truck and was in production from 1955 to 1997. In the 1970s, the workhorse was known in the U.S. as the Datsun 620, including this long-bed model from… more»
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No Reserve: 39k Mile 1977 Buick Electra Limited
The 1970s brought many things, including the Bee Gees singing in their unmistakable falsetto and movies like Star Wars and Close Encounters of the Third Kind demonstrating that special effects technology had taken a quantum leap forward. It also… more»
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19k Mile Survivor: 1983 Pontiac Grand Prix
There’s no shortage of love for GM’s 1980s G-body cars, particularly the performance variants. I like them all but have an especially soft spot for the seemingly overlooked ones, like this 1983 Pontiac Grand Prix Brougham. This clean, original,… more»
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’70s Luxury Coupe! 1977 Pontiac Grand Prix
Pontiac’s beaked and angular Grand Prix left its roots after ’77 according to some, and this 1977 Pontiac Grand Prix SJ in Cadillac, Michigan represents the final year of this generation with high style. The two-tone paint, 400 V8,… more»
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Low Mileage Survivor: 1973 Ford Thunderbird
One of the things that always set 1973 model cars, apart from their ’72 predecessors, is the presence of railroad crosstie-sized front bumpers. Per the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), “Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 215, “Exterior… more»
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No Reserve: 1976 Pontiac Trans Am 455/4-Speed
Pontiac became the effective performance arm of the General Motors empire when it released the original GTO, and it actively pursued that role almost until the day GM closed its doors. When other marques were coping with tightening emission… more»
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Bargain Buy? 1979 Ford Mustang Pace Car Edition
Describing any classic as a bargain buy is risky, but that seems to be the case with this 1979 Mustang Indy Pace Car Edition. It presents beautifully, its interior is spotless, and it appears to feature a single reversible… more»
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Stunning Drop-Top! 1966 Imperial
Though built by Chrysler and in the family for ages, the 1955 to 1975 Imperials were branded separately. The idea was to make it seem more exclusive than its main competitors, Cadillac, and Lincoln. This 1966 convertible might be… more»
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390 Horsepower: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette 427 4-Speed
Representing a classic as something it isn’t is the ideal way to leave a trail of disgruntled buyers and develop a bad reputation. This 1969 Corvette’s owner doesn’t suffer from those issues because they provide plenty of photos and… more»
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Rare Options: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro RS
Classic cars can sometimes be a “swings and roundabouts” proposition. A vehicle can feature rare factory options, but its overall condition leaves an owner with little choice than to perform a total restoration. Such is the case with this… more»
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67k Original Miles: 1987 Buick Electra Estate
It seems the days of walking into a showroom and driving away in a Station Wagon may be a distant memory unless the buyer turns their attention to foreign makes. The Wagon has lost the battle against the SUV,… more»
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Well-Optioned Survivor: 1966 Chevrolet Corvette
It is fair to say that some classics are created more equal than others. Take this 1966 Corvette Convertible as a prime example. It is an original and unmolested survivor with a long-term ownership history. However, it features a… more»
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Stock Survivor: 1988 Chevrolet Caprice Classic
While some enthusiasts focus on high-performance models, Pickups, or exotics, others prefer to live life at a more sedate pace. Nothing ticks the boxes for them more effectively than an unmolested classic offering a wealth of luxury touches. That… more»
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Low Mileage Muscle? 1987 Oldsmobile 442
“If you can’t stand the heat stay out of the 442” opined Oldsmobile’s 1987 442 sales brochure. Well, 1987 was a far cry from the 442’s glory years (’64-’70) a time before emission controls, safety regulations, and CAFE fuel… more»
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Only 3,200 Miles? 1980 Triumph TR8
“No stories”. I’ve heard that phrase many a time when considering a vintage car, and I take it to mean the vehicle is clear of weird circumstances around its title, its location, its condition. But our featured Triumph has… more»
