Being a serious Corvette collector is really hard work. Many factors are to be carefully scrutinized when a Corvette’s value is determined. The year, options, originality, matching numbers, history, and a litany of other forces are at play. This… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Muscle Truck: 1994 Ford F-150 Lightning
With the Lightning, Ford’s newly formed Special Vehicle Team (SVT) went far beyond the typical marketing-minded sport truck. Sporty trucks of the day featured mostly cosmetic updates, tape stripes, sportier-looking wheels and tires, and little else. SVT re-wrote the… more»
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Bubble Top: 1978 Lincoln Continental Town Car
The era of this 1978 Lincoln Continental Town Car is one that most people either like or, well, let’s say “not like” (I didn’t want to say hate, but there it is). I love it, and it can be… more»
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One Family Owned: 1996 Chevrolet Impala SS
A long-term ownership history can be very desirable when an enthusiast considers spending their hard-earned cash on a classic purchase. This 1996 Chevrolet Impala SS ticks that box because it has been part of the same family since it… more»
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Nicest One Left? 1974 Mercury Capri
The Ford Capri is a somewhat misunderstood classic from the 1970s, despite having a pedigree that seemingly makes it a desirable driver’s car. With Ford of Europe’s engineering behind it and a torquey Cologne V6 under the hood, it… more»
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One Family Sedan: 1972 Chevrolet Caprice
The Chevy Caprice started out in 1965 as a mid-year upscale option on the Impala. This was no doubt in response to the success that Ford was having with its new Galaxie 500 derivative, the LTD. For 1966, the… more»
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Front Wheel Drive Find: 1968 Olds Toronado 455
My feeling has always been that big 1960s American cars have no business being front-wheel drive. Why would they need to be when their corporate siblings pushed their power out from the wheels at the back of the car?… more»
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Two-Tone Survivor: 1963 Chevrolet Impala
In 1963, Chevy’s mainstream Impala may have been the best-selling car in America. They comprised 50% of Chevrolet’s overall production and 88% of them had a V8 engine like the seller’s car. This ’63 Sport Coupe (not an SS)… more»
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Like-New 1985 Dodge 600 ES Turbo Convertible
The 600 had a brief six-year stint in Dodge showrooms, but the ES Turbo Convertible variant’s production run was far shorter. The company introduced it in 1984, but low sales volumes saw the last one roll off the line… more»
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British Muscle Car: 1981 Triumph TR8
What do you do with a car that may, in fact, be one of the best examples left but has a limited following? Can it still command top dollar? I suppose it can, but you may need to be… more»
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Montana Resident: 1962 Ford Falcon Ranchero
“America’s most distinctive trucks…”, so says a 1962 brochure about Ford’s Sedan Delivery and Ranchero. How great would it be to own one of each? At one time, about 15 years ago, give or take, that was a goal… more»
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56k-Mile 429 Survivor! 1969 Mercury Marauder X-100
Just about any Mercury that wears the Marauder name is a good prospect to get excited about, as the moniker was associated with high performance in the brand’s full-size lineup during all three generations in which the car was… more»
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Time Capsule Survivor: 1978 Ford Granada Ghia
The Granada was launched in 1975 as something of a “senior” compact to the economy-minded Maverick and the mid-size Torino. It was produced across two generations until 1982 when it was replaced by a mid-size version of the Ford… more»
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No Reserve and 54k Miles: 1979 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz
What a difference a year could make in Detroit back in the day. This well-preserved 1979 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz is the first year of the 10th-Generation Eldorado that ran through model year 1985. And this downsized Caddy went on… more»
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Affordable Survivor: 1976 Ford Mustang II Limited Edition
Timing is often said to be everything, and the automotive world is no exception. Ford got it right with its First Generation Mustang and spectacularly wrong with the Edsel program. The Mustang II is much-maligned, but sales figures confirm… more»
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No Reserve: 1978 Ford F250 Lariat XLT
There are many reasons why a classic can appeal to potential buyers. It could be its inherent desirability, condition, or features. Of course, when a seller plasters the words “No Reserve” into their listing, it is guaranteed to attract… more»
