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»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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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»
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BF Auction: 1953 Willys Aero
UPDATE – The seller was able to fix the fuel leak and replaced the hand brake cable. The fuel system is now working as it should with no leaks and the hand brake functions properly! The seller has provided… more»
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Tags Still Attached: 2005 Ford Crown Victoria LX Sport
One of life’s great challenges is determining what cars will become future classics. Success or failure can be equally spectacular, and many knowledgeable people have been left with egg on their faces when they got it wrong. That makes… more»
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Possible Survivor: 1980 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
This 1980 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 is a stunning car that would turn as many heads today as it would have when it rolled off the showroom floor. The seller doesn’t expressly state that it is a genuine survivor, but… more»
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Just Two Owners: 1983 Lamborghini Countach LP5000 S
How is it that Lamborghini produced both the Miura and the Countach? And one right after the other? The Miura is a ballerina, sublime and dainty in a way; the Countach is a wide receiver, brutally fast and effective…. more»
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Original 400: 1976 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Landau
American vehicle manufacturers had begun to turn their backs on large-capacity V8s as the 1970s progressed, but buyers could still find them on the options list of certain models. Chevrolet continued offering its 400ci powerplant in the Monte Carlo,… more»
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Museum Find: 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302
I am a staunch advocate for preserving classic cars, but I believe that most don’t deserve to live their lives as museum pieces. That was the fate this 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302 endured for over twenty-five years, but… more»
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“Tri-Five” Poncho: 1957 Pontiac Chieftain
In the mid-1950s, the Chieftain was akin to the 210 in the Chevy lineup as the Star Chief was more like the Bel Air in terms of trim. All new bodies were introduced in 1955 (along with Chevrolet) and… more»
