Much has been written about lately with regards to the softening classic car marketplace. The results from some recent major shows and auctions indicate consumers are growing cautious, so it’s not surprising to see a reduction in some of… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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4.5 Liter V8! 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE
I’ve always thought that Mercedes of this 1973 280 SE’s generation had a stately bearing about themselves – light green or not, which we are told is its born-with hue. Documentation from the original owner comes with this 62… more»
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66k Original Miles: 1955 Ford Thunderbird
The Ford Motor Company has a history of creating market sectors. The Model T is often considered the first “people’s car,” with the Mustang credited, rightly or wrongly, as the first pony car. It created another in 1955 when… more»
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One Owner, Low Miles, No Reserve! 1979 Datsun B210 Survivor
The Datsun B210 arrived in the US in 1973, just in time for the gas crisis to sideswipe America. With its thrifty four-cylinder engine, lightweight construction, and snazzy looks, the B210 sold like hotcakes. Only a handful of compacts… more»
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Original Paint: 1982 Ford Bronco XLT
This 1982 Ford Bronco XLT makes a positive first impression, which is heightened when you learn it wears its original paint. The lack of visible issues suggests it has been treated respectfully, which is positive news for its potential… more»
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Original Paint! 1970 Dodge Charger 500
1970 was the final year for the second generation Dodge Charger before the ’71s went to a more streamlined appearance, commonly known as the fuselage-style body. I’m a fan of just about all the B-Bodies, and while I also… more»
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Could It Have Just 30k Miles? 1970 Buick Riviera
Buick introduced the Riviera in 1963 as a “personal luxury car” and it would stick around through the end of the century. Unlike its later cousins the Oldsmobile Toronado and Cadillac Eldorado, the earlier Rivieras had rear-wheel-drive just like… more»
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Stored 24 Years: 1983 AMC Eagle SX/4 5-Speed
Eagle eye readers will know that we’ve seen many AMC Eagle 4×4 cars here over the years, but the majority of them were the station wagon version. This 1983 AMC Eagle SX/4 appears to be in really nice condition,… more»
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Low Mileage 95% Original: 1949 Cadillac Series 62
Here on craigslist is a trendsetting car, a 1949 Cadillac Series 62 four-door sedan, with an asking price of $15,000. This model, with predecessors back to 1940, was styled with a tail fin starting in 1948. The tail fin… more»
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8k-Mile Supercharged 1985 Chevrolet Corvette
When you consider how much money some enthusiasts spend to extract 200 horsepower from an inline-six or a high-strung four-cylinder, it begins to look a bit silly when there’s a car like this low-mileage 1985 Chevrolet Corvette with a… more»
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Stunning Driver: 1968 Pontiac GTO Convertible
Pontiac worked to establish itself as the performance marque within the General Motors empire in the 1960s, and no car was more effective at cementing that reputation than the GTO. Often considered the father of the muscle car, the… more»
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4-Speed Cobra Jet: 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1
Owning a pristine classic is something to which many enthusiasts aspire, while others find the lure of a tidy driver irresistible. Cars from the latter category often represent a more enjoyable ownership experience because the owner can slip behind… more»
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Monaco Orange: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette
Chevy’s Corvette Stingray got a redesign in 1968, resulting in the C3 “Mako Shark” edition. The layout would be popular with buyers, nearly reaching sales of 40,000 units in 1969 (helped by an extended production year due to a… more»
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Perfect Paint: 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T
Some cars can’t help but turn heads wherever they go. This 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T is one of those vehicles. It presents superbly following a recent high-end repaint. With every other aspect of the car equally impressive, it would… more»
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Lowride Or Leave Alone? 1975 Mercury Monarch
PRA4SNW offers us this tip on a 1975 Mercury Monarch two-door coupe. The car is on craigslist as shown here, for what appears to be the bargain price of $3200. How much better deal would you need to get… more»
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Designed by Bertone: 1968 Fiat 850 Spider
The Fiat 850 Spider was a budget-minded sports car built in Italy between 1965 and 1973. It was a variant of the 850 Coupe and had its flowing lines developed by Carrozzeria Bertone of Turin. A large number of… more»
