In the second half of the 20th Century, when buyers were looking for big, luxurious automobiles, the Buick Electra had to be at the top of the shopping list. Over multiple generations from 1959 to 1990, the Electra (aka… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Laser Straight: Low-Mile 1990 Plymouth Laser RS
Show of hands if you remember the Plymouth Laser RS like this 1990 model. ChryCo went through so much badge engineering before its acquisition by Daimler that it was hard to keep track of what came from where. The… more»
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Nicest One Left? 1985 Nissan 200SX
Until the mid-1980s, Nissan-built cars were sold in the U.S. as Datsuns. That changed in 1986 when the company decided to use its Japanese brand on North American shores. That meant that cars sold in the U.S. as the… more»
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Low-Mile 1993 Chevrolet Cavalier Z24 Convertible
A Chevrolet Cavalier is not exactly high on most enthusiasts’ lists as a car to someday own. But like a fine wine, most cars get better with the passage of time, and the Cavalier in Z24 guise was a… more»
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Best One Left? 1981 Toyota Hilux Pickup
It is a brave individual who claims that the classic they own is the best non-restored example in existence. However, that is the claim made by the seller about this 1981 Toyota Hilux Pickup. There’s no disputing its overall… more»
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27k Mile Muscle Truck: 1990 Chevrolet 454 SS
Chevrolet almost managed to achieve a subtle approach with our feature Pickup. Its black exterior color scheme and restrained badges don’t scream that it is anything beyond a rather attractive 1990 C1500. The company then slapped bold “454 SS”… more»
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BF Auction: 2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS
One of Chevrolet’s more revered badges is the Monte Carlo SS. It proved successful on the sales charts and the race track, although Chevrolet temporarily retired the SS badge in 1988. It returned with a vengeance in 2000 as… more»
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Hay Loft Find: 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
The Monte Carlo was Chevrolet’s first foray into the lucrative personal luxury car segment in 1970, joining the Pontiac Grand Prix in that space. It was produced thru 1988, then took some time off, and later came back during… more»
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Rebuilt Engine: 1980 AMC Spirit AMX
Practicality can see many enthusiasts abandon a project build, which is the case with this 1980 AMC Spirit AMX. It was a father/son build, but with a new baby on the way, the son feels it needs to make… more»
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Award-Winning Survivor: 1963 Imperial (Chrysler)
During the 1960s (and before and after), there was an ongoing rivalry between Cadillac, Lincoln, and Chrysler for the top spot in the ultra-luxury car field. And most of the time, Cadillac came out on top while Imperial (Chrysler)… more»
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Title Winning Classic: 1977 Holden Torana A9X Group C
Motorsport history is full of David versus Goliath stories, but none are better personified (autofied?) than by this 1977 Holden Toarana A9X Group C. It was one of two cars used by a privateer racer to defeat the Holden… more»
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Shrouded in Black! 1964 Chrysler Newport
If the Men In Black movie franchise had been set in the 1960s, cars like this 1964 Chrysler Newport could have been the agents’ drivers of choice. With its black paint, dog dish hub caps, and unassuming appearance, the… more»
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Recaro Package: 1986 Pontiac Trans Am WS6
When it comes to third-generation Pontiac Firebirds, the market hasn’t exactly exploded in terms of rising values. While we have seen a few survivor-grade Camaros with three pedals hit big numbers, it’s far from certain that these cars are… more»
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One-of-One Factory Paint Red Bird? 1973 Ford Thunderbird
For model year 1973, Thunderbird buyers had a choice of 23 standard and glamour paint options, but Ford’s Bright Red (Color Code 2B) like this T-Bird is sporting, wasn’t on that list. This Red ‘Bird came from the Los… more»
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Chevy’s First FWD: 57k Mile 1981 Chevrolet Citation
The Citation was the successor to the Chevy II/Nova which enjoyed a long run from 1962 to 1979. Under development throughout the 1970s, the Citation was launched in 1980 as Chevy’s first front-wheel-drive product. It gained a sketchy reputation… more»
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BF Auction: 1971 Triumph TR6
UPDATE – The seller just sent us a cold start video of the car and it fires right up! You can find that video below. UPDATE – The seller has provided us with videos of this TR6 on the… more»
