Cadillac pushed the boat out when launching the Allanté in 1987. The luxurious vehicle brought together a renowned designer and coachbuilder with solid American mechanical know-how. Due to its high sticker price, it never sold in the company’s projected… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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1969 Ford Mustang Sportsroof 428 Cobra Jet Survivor!
With the overwhelming popularity of the Ford Mustang in the pony field and the sheer number of cars produced, finding a vintage offering in the marketplace at any given time is rarely a problem. But running across one that… more»
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BF Auction: No Reserve 1989 Toyota Celica ST
Toyota has long enjoyed a reputation for producing cars with great little twin-cam engines that punch above their weight. Its four-cylinder powerplants are particularly noteworthy because they have enjoyed success in many forms of motorsport, including the grueling World… more»
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Road-Trip Ready: 1974 Dodge Monaco Custom Wagon
Chrysler redesigned the Monaco from the ground up for the 1974 model year, an ill-timed effort that was sideswiped by the oil crisis in 1973. A full-sized wagon advertising “inner space“, the Monaco missed the mark as the public… more»
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30K-Mile 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis
“Medium-priced luxury” was Mercury’s description of the mid-level Grand Marquis, and for the era, it was a big, smooth, quiet luxurious car. Actually, it still is today, and with modern, powerful, luxury SUV gas mileage levels, too. The seller,… more»
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Nearly Spotless Survivor: 1967 Pontiac Bonneville
TJ has really nailed it with this tip on a 1967 Pontiac Bonneville. It’s to be found here on eBay. It’s a one-owner car with a believable 66,000 miles on the clock. The originality boxes are all checked, in… more»
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Maserati Engine: 19K-Mile 1973 Citroen SM
“Trust the SM. You’d be surprised what a machine can do when it knows you believe in it. Easy on the steering wheel. Handle it gently. Don’t overwhelm the SM. It will do what you want it to. The… more»
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42k Mile 1994 Ford F-250 XLT 4×4
I wouldn’t describe this 1994 Ford F-250 XLT as a trailer queen, but it is one of the tidiest survivors I’ve seen. It recently emerged from an estate sale and has a documented 42,000 miles on its odometer. It… more»
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Tidy Driver: 1969 Buick GS 350
Finding a running and driving classic with flaws the new owner can address at their leisure is almost irresistible. Such cars allow buyers to immediately enjoy the ownership experience while leaving the required tasks as a satisfying project to… more»
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1-of-275: 1970 Holden HT Monaro GTS 350
While the Australian and American muscle car scenes of the 1960s and early 1970s shared many characteristics, the cars produced Down Under were generally motivated by a different need. Companies like Holden, Ford, and Chrysler (Valiant) sought a double-edged… more»
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Seamist Green Time Machine: 1972 Buick Electra 225
If you (and 10 of your closest friends) would like to float down the road in a plush, quiet, well-appointed Green Time Machine (that happens to be 227.9″ long), this remarkable survivor, a 1972 Buick Electra 225 4-Door Hardtop,… more»
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VW Rival: 1959 Auto Union 1000 Sedan
Auto Union was formed in the 1930s from the combination of four companies – Audi, Horch, DKW, and Wanderer. After WWII, only the DKW nameplate survived; the other brands were shelved until better times arrived. The company competed with… more»
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Patina Lovers! 1947 GMC EC-102 Pickup
Deciding which path to follow with a project build can be challenging, especially for a candidate like this 1947 GMC EC-102 Pickup. It wears a consistent coat of surface corrosion, but its solid nature makes it a prime candidate… more»
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Clean and Garage-Kept: 2001 Jeep Cherokee Limited 4×4
2001 was the end of the road for the legendary Jeep Cherokee XJ. After 18 model years and nearly 3 million built, this iconic and popular SUV (which was introduced in 1984 before people started using the term “SUV”)… more»
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Dual Horns! 1975 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible
The horns attached to the front of this 1975 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible make a bold statement. They won’t appeal to everyone but would undoubtedly start conversations wherever this classic goes. Looking beyond the horns reveals a solid survivor in… more»
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1969 Shasta 17-Foot Starflyte Trailer
A 17-foot trailer with a bathroom (toilet and shower) is all most of us need for a good road trip. This 1969 Shasta Starflyte is light enough that most small pickups or SUVs could easily pull it. The seller… more»
