The Ford Mustang usually gets credit for starting the “pony car” craze in 1964. But few remember that the Plymouth Barracuda beat the ‘Stang to market by a whole 17 days that April. The “Cuda” maintained its heritage with… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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BF Auction: 1981 Chevrolet Corvette
By the time 1981 dawned, the C3 Corvette had become a more refined package offering a comfortable and enjoyable driving experience. While early examples were uncompromising high-performance vehicles, the 1981 Corvette could serve admirably as a daily driver. This… more»
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One-Family Owned 1973 International 1210 Pickup
Adaptability was a key element for the International Light Line D-Series trucks, with a wider choice of wheelbase options available than any of its competitors at the time, plus buyers could even choose a chassis-only and transform it into… more»
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Wingho Spexter Speedster: 1981 Porsche 911 Targa
With enough time, money, and ambition, you can build pretty much any car you want. While it’s certainly popular to buy expensive things solely for the sake of buying expensive things, one could argue that true status comes from… more»
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1 of 251: 1968 Ford Mustang “High Country Special”
Ford, along with other domestic manufacturers, was known to offer special regional editions of some of their most popular cars. In the late 1960s, two of those were based on the Mustang, one the California Special, and the other… more»
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35K Miles: 1975 Pontiac Catalina
With just 2 prior owners and 35,772 miles on the odometer, this is what most people would consider a cream puff survivor! This 1975 Pontiac Catalina 2 door is located in New Baltimore, Michigan and is being sold by… more»
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BF Auction: 1985 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham d’Elegance
In a world where the pace of life seems to be increasing unrelentingly, many people find the idea of a relaxed escape impossible to resist. For some, that escape is into the experience offered by a classic car. A… more»
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First One Made! 1982 Lamborghini Countach LP5000S
Growing up in the 1980s, the Lamborghini Countach was the supercar of my dreams. In fact, I vividly remember attending my local county fair where I popped balloons with darts to win a small mirror etched with the image… more»
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Road Ready! 1987 Scamp 13’ Camper
Scamp Trailers has been in business for 50 years and produces several pull-behind campers from 13 to 19 feet in length. This 1987 edition looks almost like new, suggesting it has been gently used in the past 35 years…. more»
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Stored 50 Years! 1941 Ford Super Deluxe Business Coupe
The 1941 Fords got some modernizing from the previous model and gave buyers the choice of a 2-Door, 4-Door, or even a wagon, with one of the top of the line offerings being the Super Deluxe Business Coupe, an… more»
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Rare Halo Edition: 1971 Ford Torino
Automobile marketing strategies in the 1960s and 1970s were all about linking the image of a car to your image of yourself. Muscle cars were youthful, powerful, vibrant. As competition intensified, marketing contortions reached ridiculous proportions at times. Engine… more»
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Better Than a Trike: 1989 Reliant Rialto SE
Reliant might have been the oldest company that made the most models while still being obscure in the history of automaking. Founded in 1935 by Tom Lawrence Williams and E.S. Thompson, who built a prototype in Williams’ yard, Reliant… more»
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Work Truck Rarity: 1988 Ford F-150 XL
There was a time when a truck like this was a throwaway vehicle, plain and simple. If you put your F-150 to work as God intended and wore it out to the point that it was destined for the… more»
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52K-Mile Luxury Survivor: 1978 Buick Riviera
This beautiful Firemist Red 1978 Buick Riviera would have been perfect for any middle-aged executive, and it still would be. Riviera is one of the few big cars that only came in a two-door body style throughout its whole… more»
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1977 Chevrolet C20 Cheyenne Camper Special
Anyone who has undertaken a project build can confirm that rust is their mortal enemy. Addressing those issues can take time and money, leaving some feeling disenchanted before the build gets off the ground. That shouldn’t be a significant… more»
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BF Auction: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
While a meticulously restored classic is guaranteed to attract attention wherever it goes, it is the same story with unmolested survivors. You only have to watch crowds gathering at a Cars & Coffee to appreciate the impact those cars… more»
