It is common to look at classics with more than six decades under their belts and begin to tally up what it will cost its new owner to return the car in question to a physical, mechanical, and cosmetic… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Tidy Driver: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am
The Screaming Chicken. It remains one of the most identifiable vehicle graphics from the 1970s. It owed little to subtlety, adorning the hood of most Pontiac Trans Ams from that era. This 1979 example is no exception. It is… more»
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Original Paint: 1970 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Many purists view the 1970 Corvette as the best of the C3 models. They generally base this belief on that year being the last before Chevrolet began detuning its engines to comply with upcoming emission restrictions. This 1970 Convertible… more»
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Only 9K Miles! 1973 Chevrolet C-10
I have opined before about Mopar Mania and Chevy Craziness and today’s find, a 1973 Chevrolet C-10, reinforces that thought process. Square body (1973-1987) Chevrolet pickup trucks are hot right now, no doubt about it. But here, we have… more»
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Rotary Engine Survivor: 1974 Mazda RX-3
UPDATE 02/04/2023: Listing a classic car for sale in the weeks leading to Christmas can be a wise move as potential buyers consider treating themselves to an early present. However, sometimes the strategy doesn’t work, and that appears the… more»
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Spotless Survivor: 1963 Volvo 121 Station Wagon
When it comes to longevity, few classics can hold a candle to vehicles produced by Volvo. Designed to survive the rigors of the Swedish winter, almost any other environment is a walk in the park for these beauties. This… more»
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No Reserve 5-Speed: 1992 Chevrolet Camaro RS
Apart from “two-for-one” deals, if you are like me, any auction where a classic is offered with No Reserve will immediately grab your attention. That is the case with this 1992 Chevrolet Camaro RS, but there is far more… more»
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Original 427: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
It is important never to judge a book by its cover because it could be the ideal way to miss out on a promising classic project. That might be the case with this 1968 Corvette Convertible. Its tired exterior… more»
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44K Mile 1979 Lincoln Versailles
About a half-dozen years after this 1979 Lincoln Versailles was made, I had a Chrysler LeBaron convertible, which I always referred to as a K-car with chrome. Is this Versailles a Ford Granada or Mercury Monarch with chrome, or… more»
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Museum Find: 1973 Cadillac Sedan de Ville With 1,726 Only Miles
Museums across the country are wonderful hiding places for classic cars. Although most require work to return to a roadworthy state after years of inactivity, the climate-controlled environment means they are usually well-preserved. Such is the case with this… more»
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Nicest One Left? 1977 Dodge Aspen SE Wagon
Dodge spelled out “Special Edition” for this 1977 Dodge Aspen SE Wagon, rather than using “SE”. If anyone is looking for what may be the nicest example out there, this one really appears to be special in more than… more»
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Barn Find: 1939 Harley-Davidson Knucklehead
This is quite a discovery and the current bid price shows just how excited more than a few people are to potentially get their hands on this original 1939 Harley-Davidson Knucklehead with a few authentic accessories. The seller has… more»
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Daytona Edition: 1975 Dodge Charger SE
The Dodge Charger and Chrysler Cordoba were parallel mid-size offerings from 1975 to 1977. This enabled Dodge to avoid reusing the now-dated styling from 1971-74. The Charger SE was all about luxury, and if you specified the Daytona trim… more»
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Bidder Beware: 1983 Jeep Cherokee Laredo
It was Yogi Berra that coined the phrase “Its like deja vu, all over again.” Well, maybe Yogi was talking about this 1983 Jeep Cherokee Laredo that is currently for sale on eBay out of Burnettsville, Indiana. As of… more»
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Nicest One Left? 21K-Mile 1977 AMC Hornet D/L
In decoding the VIN on this colorful 1977 AMC Hornet D/L sedan, it turns out that it was made in the company’s Brampton, Ontario, Canada plant rather than in Kenosha, Wisconsin, as we usually think of when we think… more»
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428 V8 Power! 1969 Ford Torino GT Cobra
In 1968, the Torino was introduced as the top-of-the-line Ford Fairlane. By 1971, the Fairlane name was retired in favor of the sexier-sounding newbie. In 1969, if you ordered the Torino GT, you could also bolt on a Cobra-Jet… more»
