For three years, the Marlin would be a halo car for American Motors. It’s considered a personal luxury automobile much like the Dodge Charger which followed it in 1966. From the windshield forward, it was a Rambler Classic. But… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
Aug 25, 2021 • For Sale • 24 Comments
34K Original Miles: 1984 Oldsmobile Toronado
While the Oldsmobiles of the early 1980s are generally not sought after cars, this extremely clean 1984 Toronado throws that tendency out the window. This example is a low mileage specimen that’s clearly been loved, but more importantly, it… more»
Aug 25, 2021 • For Sale • 16 Comments
No Reserve: 1989 Buick Reatta
The pages of the automotive history books are littered with examples of cars that manufacturers have produced to serve as a “halo” model. Some of these vehicles capture the public’s imagination and sell in significant numbers. A perfect example… more»
Aug 24, 2021 • Auctions • 19 Comments
More Than 150 Cars! 2021 Lucky Fall Classic
Every year, Lucky Collector Car Auctions hosts an online auction for a variety of classic as well as more recent cars, trucks, motorcycles, other vehicles, and related memorabilia. This year, there are at least 150 cars and trucks on… more»
Aug 24, 2021 • For Sale • 25 Comments
1 of 269? 1976 Jensen GT
In the U.S., the Jensen marque may be best known for the Interceptor grand touring car of the 1970s that had Chrysler power under the hood. While those cars had low production numbers themselves, the Jensen GT was even… more»
Aug 24, 2021 • For Sale • 21 Comments
29k Mile Survivor: 1979 Dodge Magnum
Dodge intended for the Magnum to appeal to buyers who grew up around muscle cars but ran just two years (1978-79) before discontinuing it. In the first year, you could get up to a 440 cubic inch V8 in… more»
Aug 24, 2021 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Two-Owner Survivor: 1987 Cadillac DeVille
For quite a few years – up until just recently, really – this era of Cadillac product was quite forgettable. The Malaise era wasn’t kind of the domestic automakers, but it was seemingly particularly cruel to large luxury vehicles… more»
Aug 24, 2021 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Road Trip Machine: 1977 Chevrolet G10
This is one of my favorite eBay listings this year, featuring a 1977 Chevrolet G10 van that was clearly the previous owner’s road-trip machine for many years prior to its retirement. The G10 is a rare bird not only… more»
Aug 24, 2021 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Updated V8: 1973 Dodge Charger Rallye
In its original guise, this 1973 Dodge Charger Rallye would have offered its owner performance that was pretty respectable. Today, this car pushes that up a notch or three thanks to the updated motor hiding under the hood. Its… more»
Aug 24, 2021 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Original 427/4-Speed: 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe
Classic cars can come in many forms. Some of them can be pretty meek and mild. Then you have cars like this 1967 Chevrolet Corvette. If your passion was to go fast in a straight line, this was about… more»
Aug 24, 2021 • For Sale • 5 Comments
396/4-Speed: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
Some people will struggle to balance their desire to own a spotless classic car with their inability to tackle a project build. There can be many reasons why such a build isn’t viable, and for those people, vehicles like… more»
Aug 24, 2021 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Original 454: 1974 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
The 1974 model year was marked with some significant changes for the mighty C3 Corvette. It was the first year that Chevrolet produced the car without its iconic chrome rear bumper and the last where buyers could order their… more»
Aug 24, 2021 • For Sale • 17 Comments
49k Original Miles: 1965 Buick Skylark Convertible.
We might be heading into the cooler months, but there are still some great opportunities to enjoy some top-down touring in a classic convertible for a few lucky individuals. There are few feelings finer than to slip behind the… more»
Aug 23, 2021 • For Sale • 21 Comments
No Reserve: 1970 Chevrolet Camaro
There’s something quite attractive about finding an original and unmolested classic car. Even if it needs work to be returned to its best, it provides a window into a past era in motoring history. That is what is on… more»
Aug 23, 2021 • For Sale • 12 Comments
500hp! 1969 Chevrolet Nova
For the buyer of this 1969 Chevrolet Nova, the finish line is in sight for this build. The owner has completed all of the hard work, including slotting a stove-hot big-block V8 under the hood. Some minor panel preparation… more»
Aug 23, 2021 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Time Capsule Condition: 1977 Toyota Celica GT
The Toyota Celica first appeared on the North American market in 1971, inspired by the 1964 ½ Ford Mustang at a time when the pony car market was beginning to decline. In 1974, a hatchback AKA “Liftback” variant appeared… more»
