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»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
Aug 23, 2021 • Sightings • 50 Comments
World’s Largest: The LeMay Family Collection
For me, the idea of a barn find includes components of the undiscovered, the neglected, and the for-sale. Not all of these elements have to be present, but at least a couple. So I take some issue with Classic… more»
Aug 23, 2021 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Incredible Survivor: 1993 Chrysler Imperial
The Chrysler Imperial name is one of the foremost in the company’s history for its top-tier luxury models. However, by the time the seventh generation model came out, the landscape for big body luxury sedans was quite different than… more»
Aug 23, 2021 • For Sale • 15 Comments
396/4-Speed: 1965 Chevrolet Impala
I’m trying to remember the last time I heard a classic car owner say that they needed less power. Hmm, I can’t say that I can recall that ever happening. That sums up the story of this 1965 Impala…. more»
Aug 22, 2021 • For Sale • 46 Comments
64k Original Miles: 1959 Chevrolet Bel Air
The 1959 model year marked the moment where the automotive fin craze reached its zenith. However, while companies like Cadillac and Chrysler offered fins so high that they posed a threat to low-flying aircraft, the ones on the ’59… more»
Aug 22, 2021 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Plum Crazy Drop-Top: 1971 Dodge Challenger
The Dodge Challenger would enjoy a five-year run in the 1970s but came along as the pony car market was reaching saturation. In 1971, a Challenger convertible with a V8 engine and painted FC7, or Plum Crazy, would have… more»
Aug 22, 2021 • For Sale • 5 Comments
548ci Big-Block! 1969 Chevrolet Camaro
When buyers ordered their new Camaro in 1969, they could choose engine options that ranged from the meek and mild to the potent and wild. However, about the only version that would come close to our feature car would… more»
Aug 22, 2021 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Inexpensive Exotic? 1985 Maserati Biturbo E
I don’t know if there is such a thing as an inexpensive vehicle, in general. They all take regular maintenance and they all have issues that come up every now and then. A car like this 1985 Maserati Biturbo… more»
Aug 22, 2021 • For Sale • 36 Comments
Supercharged Six: 1954 Kaiser Manhattan
Forced-induction engine technology has gone in and out of vogue in the automotive world on numerous occasions since Mercedes first bolted Roots superchargers to some of their production models in 1921. Superchargers offer an easy and affordable way for… more»
Aug 21, 2021 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Not Quite Restored: 1989 Ford Bronco XLT
It’s hard to resist a clean Ford Bronco, and while the marketplace tends to favor bone stock survivors, they look so darn good with larger wheels and tires and a modest lift kit. This 1989 Ford Bronco XLT 4×4… more»
Aug 21, 2021 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Racing Connections: 1960 Chrysler 300F Hardtop
When it comes to classic cars, the question of famous former owners will always ignite passionate debate amongst enthusiasts. Some will argue that such a heritage has little to no impact, while others will claim it is significant. That… more»
Aug 21, 2021 • Stories • 32 Comments
Story: The Missing Talbot-Lago T26 GSL- Jay Leno’s Garage
Jay Leno is my kind of car guy. To have wealth beyond most of our wildest dreams, I really think he’s wearing the same jeans as I am, which cost me $17.86 at Wal Mart a few months ago. … more»
Aug 21, 2021 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Stored 37 Years: 1965 Studebaker Daytona
The 1960s started with optimism at Studebaker-Packard Corporation. In 1959, the company had launched its new compact, the Lark, and it was selling well. But as the new decade unfolded, competition would soon displace the Lark as a leader… more»
Aug 21, 2021 • For Sale • 36 Comments
Gull Wing Doors! 1975 Bricklin SV-1
Malcolm Bricklin is an American businessman who has had a colorful track record in the automobile business. That included founding Subaru of America, importing the infamous Yugoslavian-built Yugo, and starting up General Vehicles to build a car bearing his… more»
Aug 21, 2021 • For Sale • 18 Comments
The French Beetle? 1960 Renault 4CV
One of the best ways to revive a war-torn economy is to get the population moving to commute to wherever they are needed to work. Vehicle production generates further employment within the community, and the now mobile population can… more»
Aug 21, 2021 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Same Owner 40 Years: 1978 Chevrolet Camaro RS/LT
Although the second-generation Chevy Camaro had a run of 12 years, it outsold the Ford Mustang during much of that time. For example, the 1978 Camaro was still a “pony car” while the Mustang was a reworked Pinto, and… more»
