The “Tri-Five” Chevrolets (1955-57) were a hit, with nice profits for General Motors from the sale of nearly five million units. Noteworthy was the addition of a V8 engine for the first time in ages and – if you… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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48K Mile 1970s Time Machine: 1974 Ford Maverick
Every day I am faced with reminders that I am getting old when I write up cars that were everyday transportation when I was a kid. However, looking back I can see that some of these cars were wrong… more»
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Spirit of America: 1974 Chevrolet Nova
In the early-to-mid-1970s everyone was gearing up to celebrate the U. S. Bicentennial coming in 1976. This included Chevrolet, who cooked up the Nova Spirit of America special edition in 1974. Production numbers were neither large nor small at… more»
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Perfectly Preserved: 1971 Ford Ranchero
It is the eternal question that divides opinion; If you have a classic like this 1971 Ford Ranchero, should it be preserved or restored? The seller has selected the preservation pathway, treating its bare metal and surface corrosion to… more»
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44K-Mile Survivor: 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera
With just 44,000 miles and almost loaded to the gills, not to mention being a one-owner car, this 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera S with the FE-3 suspension package looks like a very nice example of a car that was… more»
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Too Much Patina? 1948 Indian Chief
The overwhelming urge to restore every old vehicle has waned in the past few decades. In previous years, full restorations were common. It is now socially acceptable to keep an artifact in its original condition as long as it… more»
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Parked 16 Years: 1969 AMC Ambassador SST 390
Every time I see a photo like this, I wonder how many nice old vehicles are still hidden away, there must be thousands of them just waiting for someone to come along and make them an offer they can’t… more»
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Sleeps Six! 1977 KIT Camper
Forget about the pickup truck, it’s just the 1977 KIT slide-in camper that’s for sale. And boy-oh-boy does it look like the ’70s. It’s a throwback or a trip down memory lane, or whatever your recollection from long ago… more»
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2K Mile 1LE: 1992 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
Third-generation Chevrolet Camaros have been making a turn as of late, picking up steam in the collector car marketplace as enthusiasts realize clean examples are hard to find. The Z28 with a 5-speed is a sought-after model these days,… more»
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One-Family Owned: 1973 Chevrolet C10 Cheyenne
“New style. New kinds of interior luxury.” That’s how Chevrolet advertised its rather groundbreaking third generation of trucks for the 1973 model year. The ad copy claims “its new aerodynamic cab design (with smooth and trim lines) includes a… more»
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Renovated RV: 1964 Shasta Astroflyte 16-Foot
The Shasta wings have to be one of the most successful yet simple and inexpensive design features that any vehicle manufacturer has ever come up with. Can you think of another one? It has to be cheap and easy… more»
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4-Speed Survivor: 1975 Chevrolet Camaro
The mid-1970s was a strange time for the U.S. car industry. Rising fuel prices had changed consumer sentiment toward the kinds of autos they wanted to drive. And the economy had stalled, so fewer people were buying cars anyway…. more»
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Original Paint and Parts Panhead: 1965 Harley Davidson FLH
Harley has made a lot of money-making modern versions of their historic motorcycles. However, what if you could get an authentic 1965 Harley with original paint and parts for the same price as one on the showroom floor today? … more»
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All Original: 1976 GMC Sierra Short Bed Pickup
Pickups. Most live a hard life and can look pretty battered and bruised when they have a few decades of hard work under their belts. Some are an exception to that rule, which is the case with this 1976… more»
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1977 Dodge W-150 Custom 440 V8 4-Speed
Eye-catching in bright yellow is just the beginning of a person trying to describe this 1977 Dodge W-150 4×4 utiline (stepside) short bed 440 V8-powered four-speed pickup with factory AC. I know, it has it all! The seller has… more»
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One Year Only Color: 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass Salon
It is common for manufacturers to produce a unique paint shade for a special edition vehicle, but it is less so for a regular production model. This 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass falls into the second category, and its impressive presentation… more»
