Middle of the road. In between. Smack dab in the middle. In a sense, that’s sort of the role the 210 played for Chevrolet when it was introduced in 1953. The 210 was a step above Chevy’s entry-level 150… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
Jan 8, 2022 • For Sale • 9 Comments
429 V8 Survivor: 1969 Ford Galaxie XL GT
1960s muscle car mania wasn’t limited to just mid-size cars. You could buy a performance-oriented version of the full-size Galaxie 500 if you wanted, and it was called the XL GT. Your body style choices were limited to a… more»
Jan 8, 2022 • For Sale • 23 Comments
348 Tri-Power/4-Speed: 1961 Chevrolet Impala SS
The best word to describe this 1961 Chevrolet Impala SS is “stunning.” It isn’t just that it looks beautiful, but its gorgeous panels and paint hide a drivetrain that should offer enough performance to satisfy most enthusiasts. It is… more»
Jan 8, 2022 • For Sale • 30 Comments
19k Genuine Miles: 1967 Pontiac Tempest Custom
While some owners will make outrageous claims about the odometer reading of their classic car, the owner of this 1967 Pontiac Tempest would seem to have the documentation to back his claim. It is an original and unrestored two-owner… more»
Jan 8, 2022 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Customized When New: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette
If it was 1969 and I was the proud owner of a new Corvette, I believe the last thing on my mind would be customizing it. But visions and ideas vary, and that’s exactly what the original owner of… more»
Jan 8, 2022 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Rust-Free Restorer: 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302
Don’t be fooled by its Winter Wonderland surroundings because this 1970 Mustang Boss 302 has spent its life in a drier climate. That has allowed it to remain rust-free, making it a prime candidate for restoration. Its cosmetic needs… more»
Jan 8, 2022 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Stored 41 Years: 1974 Honda CB450 K7
Finally, a motorcycle that has been stored longer than one of mine has been, I don’t feel as guilty now. This 1974 Honda CB450 K7 has been off the road since 1980 so that’s probably a solid forty-one years… more»
Jan 8, 2022 • For Sale • 18 Comments
One Original Owner? 1966 Ford F100
So, what’s in a name? Descriptions and terms, like “One Original Owner” get bandied about and let’s face it, there’s no limit to how far those descriptors get stretched in the matter of automotive marketing. Today’s review is that… more»
Jan 8, 2022 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Yep, Corinthian Leather: 1979 Chrysler Cordoba
It was only a matter of time before someone quoted Ricardo Montalban in one of his commercials for the Cordoba as having either fine, soft, or rich Corinthian Leather so I thought I’d beat them to the punch. The… more»
Jan 7, 2022 • For Sale • 51 Comments
Original Paint: 29k Mile 1985 Ford Mustang GT
UPDATE 01/07/2022: If persistence counts for anything, the owner of this 1985 Mustang GT should be a winner. This is his fourth attempt to find a new home for this classic, and the signs look more promising on this… more»
Jan 7, 2022 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Original 389 Tri-Power: 1964 Pontiac Grand Prix
When you consider its performance heritage, it is hard to believe that Pontiac could disappear as a manufacturer with a whimper at the hands of economic rationalism. However, that was the fate of the company that gave the automotive… more»
Jan 7, 2022 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Original Paint: 1976 Triumph TR6 Survivor
Occasionally a classic car would land on my desk, and it’s challenging to determine its greatest attribute. That is the case with this 1976 triumph TR6. It presents well for its age and wears virtually all of its original… more»
Jan 7, 2022 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Update – Solid Survivor: 1978 Subaru BRAT 4×4
UPDATE – This 1978 Subaru BRAT has shown up again, this time here on eBay in Huntington Beach, California. There is a buy-it-now price of $6,200. Check out the new photos and video and let us know your thoughts… more»
Jan 7, 2022 • For Sale • 20 Comments
One Beautiful Buick! 1954 Special Sedan
Green must have really been the “in” color in the ’50s, especially considering how often a car from that era is discovered wearing what is an out-of-favor-shade today. This 1954 Buick Special is twofer with a dark green body… more»
Jan 6, 2022 • For Sale • 22 Comments
In A Barn 47 Years: 1950 Crosley Hot Shot
Quick, name an American “sports car” from 1950. Anything? I said 1950, not the early-1950s so the Corvette doesn’t count. Does anything at all come to mind? An American-made sports car from 1950. Nothing? The seller has this sports… more»
Jan 6, 2022 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Owned For 70 Years! 1952 MG TD
Long-term ownership of a classic car is nothing new, but this 1952 MG TD takes it to a new level. It has been part of the same family for an incredible seventy years, but the time has come for… more»
