A lot of you may know the name Jim McNiel as the gentleman who bought the famous ’51 Hirohata Merc from a used car lot in 1959 for (are you sitting down?) $500, borrowed from his girlfriend’s father. He… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Classic Original: 1976 AMC Pacer
Yes, I’m the guy who wrote up a recent report on a 1970s Mercury Zephyr and tried to convince you that an orange four-door is worth collecting. Now here I am again with a 1976 AMC Pacer in mind… more»
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Restore or Preserve? 1958 Chrysler Saratoga
Classic cars that offer a range of possibilities usually attract interest, but that hasn’t been the case with this 1958 Chrysler Saratoga. Despite the fact it is a rock-solid driver that could be enjoyed immediately and has been listed… more»
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Time Warp Wagon: 1976 Ford Custom 500
This beautiful 1976 Ford Custom 500 wagon is a nicely preserved specimen with under 70,000 original miles and excellent cosmetics. The Custom 500 wagon was previously known as the “Ranch Wagon” but the name changed towards the end of… more»
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Mint Condition: 1968 Plymouth Fury III Hardtop
Describing the condition of any classic car as “mint” leaves a seller open to criticism. It doesn’t matter how well that vehicle presents, close inspection will almost invariably reveal flaws preventing the car from achieving perfection. However, that is… more»
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Rare Survivor: 1962 Triumph TR3B
When Standard-Triumph finally moved to replace the TR3, which had been in production since 1955, the new TR4 struck some as less of a sports car than its predecessor. Its Italian design, wind-up windows, “normal” doors, and slightly improved… more»
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Five-Speed 4WD: 1992 Subaru Justy GL
I don’t have to tell anyone that Subaru has made some quirky vehicles over the last half-century or more. From a two-stroke, rear-engine, rear-drive, “unacceptable” (according to Consumer Reports) 360 to a four-door 4×4 car with a pickup bed… more»
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Rare Opportunity: 1968 Mustang GT/CS
Want something in the Mustang line that not many others will have, but don’t want to spend insane money for it? A 1968 GT/CS (GT California Special) might be your cup of tea. But you’re not going to get… more»
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Highly Optioned: 1971 Dodge Charger R/T
UPDATE 01/15/2023: Sometimes, an owner can struggle to find a new home for a beloved classic, which appears to be the case with this 1971 Dodge Charger R/T. They have relisted the car hoping that 2023 will bring better… more»
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25k Mile Survivor? 1973 Chevrolet Nova
The Chevy II/Nova was one of Chevrolet’s most successful automobiles, built from 1962 to 1979. The third generation arrived in 1968 and would be its most popular, especially from a performance perspective (the Nova SS is an often-cloned model)…. more»
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Update: 1977 AMC Pacer D/L Wagon
UPDATE – This 1977 AMC Pacer wagon is listed for sale again – this time here on eBay and in Fraser, Michigan. The seller is asking $19,995, $10,770 more than what it was listed for back in September. Please… more»
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Green On Green Survivor: 1977 Chrysler Cordoba
Update 1/14/23 – This clean Cordoba has been relisted here on eBay with no reserve! From 3/20/22 – If you’re still a little green around the gills from over-celebrating St. Patrick’s Day, you may want to click on the… more»
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Four-Door Survivor: 1978 Chevrolet Malibu Classic
When the mid-size Chevy Chevelle was redesigned in 1978, the company dropped the Chevelle name and shifted the Malibu to represent the entire series. The rework of the car and name brought downsizing to all of General Motors’ intermediate… more»
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Ultra-Rare 1971 OTAS Lombardi 820 Grand Prix
Update 1/14/23 – This one has been relisted with a $4,000 price drop! Find it here on eBay for $9,500. From 12/22/22 – There are rare cars and then there are ultra-rare cars. This is one of the latter…. more»
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Déjà Vu: 1978 Ford Pinto Surfin’ Wagon
The Pinto was Ford’s first foray into the U.S. subcompact market in the 1970s. Despite some issues that would surface later around rear-end collisions, more than three million of the cars would be sold through 1980. A station wagon… more»
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No Reserve Montana Ranch Truck: 1956 IH S-120 4×4
I’ve had the pleasure of writing a number of articles about old, simple ‘n plain survivor pickups that were real workhorses. One spent its life in an orchard in Utah, another got their bumps and bruises doing grain elevator… more»
