In 1975, the Dodge Charger was moved upstream to compete as a personal luxury car with the new B-body Chrysler Cordoba (you know, the one with rich Corinthian leathers). Only one model would be offered, the SE (Special Edition),… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
Nov 8, 2021 • For Sale • 35 Comments
Bargain Find? $3,000 1985 Chevrolet Corvette
Finding a one-owner classic in today’s market is usually a good thing, but when it looks like the car in question could be a bargain buy, things don’t seem to get much better. Hiding under this cover is a… more»
Nov 8, 2021 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Exceptionally Clean 1991 Dodge Shelby Daytona Turbo
Carroll Shelby, the famous Texas racing driver turned car tuner, is probably most well-known for his modified Mustangs that bear his name. The recent Hollywood movie, Ford v Ferrari, should more aptly be named Shelby v Ferrari, since it… more»
Nov 8, 2021 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Original 350 V8: 1972 Chevrolet Nova SS
One of the more popular cars to be cloned as a Super Sport is the 1968-72 Chevy Nova. But in the case of this ’72 edition, it’s authentic with a numbers-matching 350 cubic inch V8. The car looks to… more»
Nov 7, 2021 • For Sale • 4 Comments
390/4-Speed: 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 XL Convertible
Some cars can be a triumph of style over substance, with stunning good looks hiding performance that would be considered mediocre, at best. Other vehicles can be unspeakably ugly but possess performance potential that is nothing short of mind-bending…. more»
Nov 7, 2021 • For Sale • 16 Comments
One-Family-Owned 1967 Volkswagen Beetle
I learned to drive on my dad’s ’65 Ruby Red Beetle. So did my twin brother, my sister, and one or two of her teenager friends. It also became my first car when Dad handed it down after buying… more»
Nov 7, 2021 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Mechanically Restored: 1986 Chevrolet El Camino SS Choo Choo
This 1986 Chevrolet El Camino SS is a genuine Choo Choo conversion, and with just 56,000 miles, it hasn’t exactly been over-used. It’s located in Rhode Is56land, but the seller confirms it was previously garaged in North Carolina, which… more»
Nov 7, 2021 • For Sale • 3 Comments
Tidy Driver: 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback
Owning a spotless survivor or a meticulously restored classic car can be a wonderful experience. It also comes with a couple of potential drawbacks that some buyers never consider until it’s too late. Automotive perfection can leave an owner… more»
Nov 7, 2021 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Spotless Restoration: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro RS/SS 396
I’ve often wondered whether there is any such thing as motoring perfection. By this, I mean a car that has been so meticulously preserved or restored that it is impossible to find any faults or flaws. I’ve always doubted… more»
Nov 7, 2021 • For Sale • 29 Comments
New Top Needed: 1964 Ford Thunderbird
Despite their cool looks, the 1961-63 Thunderbirds did not sell as well as Ford had hoped, so the cars were redesigned in 1964-66. And sales jumped by 46% the first year. They would be more formal-looking cars, including the… more»
Nov 7, 2021 • For Sale • 40 Comments
426 Max Wedge: 1964 Dodge 440
Chrysler and its subsidiaries produced some of the most legendary vehicles of the muscle car era. One of those cars was the 1964 Dodge 440. In base form, it was an unassuming car with a slant-six under the hood…. more»
Nov 7, 2021 • For Sale • 12 Comments
No Reserve Shorty Van: 1978 Dodge B100 Tradesman
It’s amazing how many of these old-school vans still pop up with their period modifications still intact. From shag carpeting to the old-school graphics on the exterior, it says a lot about the passion behind these vans that multiple… more»
Nov 7, 2021 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Original Owner Survivor: 1985 Pontiac Fiero 2M4
This 1985 Pontiac Fiero isn’t a low mileage time capsule, but it is being offered up for sale by the original owners. There cannot be many Fieros left not only in condition like this, but also with the first… more»
Nov 6, 2021 • For Sale • 10 Comments
No Reserve: 1970 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Some classic cars can be a surprise packet, although the reasons can vary from one vehicle to another. Take this 1970 Corvette Convertible as a prime example. It is a desirable car that ticks many of the right boxes… more»
Nov 6, 2021 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Original 428: 1966 Ford Thunderbird Town Landau
The 1966 model year was the last for the Fourth Generation Ford Thunderbird, and it was also its least successful of that era. While sales figures of 69,176 were by no means a disaster, it still marked a drop… more»
Nov 6, 2021 • For Sale • 23 Comments
40k Original Miles? 1953 Mercury Monterey
There’s a lot to be said for buying a classic car that needs nothing. That is especially true when it is a low-mileage vehicle that falls within the affordable range. That is what this 1953 Mercury Monterey represents. With… more»
