Not all classic cars are created equal. This fact is true when comparing one brand or model with another, but it can also be a reality when two vehicles carry the same model badge. Take this 1968 Corvette Convertible… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
Oct 14, 2021 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Stored Since ’68: 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220SD
The Mercedes-Benz numbering logic for car names is known for confusing people. The 220 series of cars were built on the W180 chassis and have been informally dubbed “pontons” because of their unibody-type, pontoon-shaped styling of the 1950s. There… more»
Oct 14, 2021 • For Sale • 8 Comments
47K Mile: 1985 Chevy Camaro Z28
This 1985 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 is a unique color. It is said to be a rare special order W69 Rust Metallic. I don’t know why a car manufacturer would call a paint color “rust” but GM did a lot… more»
Oct 14, 2021 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Budget Ferrari: 1967 Fiat Dino Spider 2.0
In the world of sports cars, style and performance have traditionally been associated with certain marques, and those marques, in turn, come with a price. This exclusivity breeds comparisons, some legitimate, some less so. The Karmann Ghia was called… more»
Oct 13, 2021 • For Sale • 9 Comments
42,000 Original Miles: 1989 Lincoln Town Car Cartier Edition
When we hear “Lincoln Town Car,” I’ll bet most of us immediately picture some sort of late-model fleet vehicle – taxi, limousine, or government-issued. Generally speaking, nothing special, but with plenty of miles and eventually sold off. However, every… more»
Oct 13, 2021 • For Sale • 31 Comments
Low mileage survivor: 1966 Oldsmobile Hearse/Ambulance
Although funeral directors would prefer that you call these vehicles a “funeral coach,” most people still call them a hearse. And we can thank the Brits across the pond for that name. It evolved over there from the word… more»
Oct 13, 2021 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Rare Pickup: 1958 Chevrolet Cameo Carrier
The Chevrolet Cameo Carrier could rightly be described as the “gentleman’s pickup.” The company took the basic concept from their existing Task Force range and sprinkled it with touches of glitter and luxury to make it more appealing as… more»
Oct 13, 2021 • For Sale • 19 Comments
318/4-Speed: 1977 Dodge Aspen R/T Super Pack
It is always a vexing question. How far can a classic car deviate from its original form before it is no longer classed as a genuine survivor? That is the question raised by this 1977 Dodge Aspen R/T. It… more»
Oct 13, 2021 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Dual-Quad 400: 1967 Oldsmobile 442 Holiday Coupe
Broadly speaking, classic car enthusiasts tend to fall into two categories. Some believe that a desirable classic should remain as the maker intended, with no upgrades or modifications. Others have no issues with these changes, especially if they unleash… more»
Oct 13, 2021 • For Sale • 23 Comments
45K Mile Survivor: 1972 Chrysler Newport Royal
Riding in a 124″ wheelbase, stretching out 18.6 feet in length, and tipping the scales at 4,255 lbs. (I’m surprised it’s not heavier), this 1972 Chrysler Newport Royal two-door hardtop is big, bold, and brown. I marvel today at… more»
Oct 13, 2021 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Road Ready: 1976 Ford LTD Custom 500 Station Wagon
If the badges that adorn the front of this 1976 Ford LTD Custom 500 Station Wagon are any indication, its owners have ventured far and wide across our big blue marble. You can be sure that some of those… more»
Oct 13, 2021 • For Sale • 14 Comments
1 of 19? 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T Convertible
Dodge was the last major U.S. manufacturer to field a “pony car,” but that doesn’t mean they weren’t busy hustling muscle cars. The late 1960s kept them occupied with hot versions of the Charger, Coronet, and Super Bee. The… more»
Oct 13, 2021 • For Sale • 11 Comments
401/4-Speed: 1973 AMC Javelin Pierre Cardin Edition
Ah, 1973. Fashion trends for that year included bell-bottom jeans, tie-dyed t-shirts, earth shoes, and gypsy dresses. AMC decided to cash in on the world of fashion by introducing the Javelin Pierre Cardin Edition. Available during both the 1972… more»
Oct 12, 2021 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Clone Candidate? 1970 Plymouth Satellite
What a perfect name for the space-crazed ’60s, a Satellite! It’s like something out of an episode of The Jetsons. Elevated from the Belvedere and way-overshadowed by the Road Runner and GTX, Satellites, such as this 1970 two-door hardtop… more»
Oct 12, 2021 • For Sale • 8 Comments
True Blue Survivor: 1982 Toyota Pickup
Toyota Motor Corporation first introduced North America to their pickup trucks in 1964, with the stateside launch of the Toyota Stout. Featuring a 1.9L 3R engine, a ladder frame chassis with independent coil spring front suspension, and leaf spring… more»
Oct 12, 2021 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Solid Survivor: 1965 Rambler Classic 770
American Motors’ Rambler Classics and Ambassadors were all-new for 1963 and were considered good enough to win Motor Trend’s Car of the Year award that year. 24 months later, the same basic car got a heavy facelift yet continued… more»
