Roll the clock back to the mid 1970s. American highways were flooded with two things: large American cars and Volkswagen Beetles. If you played punch buggy back in the day, your arm was 100% guaranteed to be bruised up… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Show and Go Survivor: 1986 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z
Chevy’s Camaro was the poster child for the gyrations of America’s muscle car fortunes. In the 1960s, when the Camaro first arrived on the scene, its reception was enthusiastic. While it didn’t beat the Mustang’s sales numbers – which… more»
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36K and Bone Stock: 1986 Buick Grand National
We sometimes have to check ourselves as an editorial team to ensure we’re not overusing certain phrases or adjectives. One that comes up a lot is the term “survivor”, which we often associate with preserved cars that haven’t been… more»
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Low-Spec Survivor: 1972 Pontiac Ventura II
This Quezal Gold 1972 Pontiac Ventura II looks great in almost all of the many photos that the seller has provided. They’re an interesting line of cars, being GM X-body cars, but not that X-body, this car is a… more»
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A Most Unlikely Racer: Original 1960 Ford Thunderbird
The Goodwood Revival is one of the biggest bucket list events in the collector car world. It is a combination of racing, a huge concours, and an overwhelming deep dive into automotive history. Five years ago, a video from… more»
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31k Mile Running Project: 1971 AMC Javelin SST
Like the Dodge Challenger, the American Motors Javelin would be relatively short-lived in the burgeoning pony car market. While the AMC product was built two years longer than the Dodge, both wrapped up in 1974 as an indicator that… more»
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Same Owner Since ’74! 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV 2000
For an eBay listing to begin with information about a vehicle’s history written by the terminally ill owner to be shared after he passes away is a pretty good indicator of what kind of love a car has received… more»
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Matching Numbers Z Car: 1971 Datsun 240Z
This 1971 Datsun 240Z is basically the epitome of the classic or vintage sports car you hope to discover before someone else does. The reason being is it’s offered by the original owner with a paper trail for this… more»
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Spotless Pickup: 1972 International Harvester 1210 4×4
Bidding has taken off and isn’t likely looking back for this 1972 International Harvester 1210 4×4 pickup. There’s a lot working in this truck’s favor, from its rust-free condition to its awesome original color scheme. Then there’s just the… more»
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Ford Heavy Estate Sale November 30 In Northern Virginia
It seems that old cars are like mice. If you see one, chances are there are more around the corner. For some collectors, one car quickly becomes two. A new opportunity presents itself just when you were getting bored… more»
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32k Original Miles: 1957 Buick Special Riviera
I don’t know an enthusiast that doesn’t respect authenticity. That doesn’t mean that, in their eyes, a classic car needs to be 100% original. However, most will accept a vehicle as long as the seller doesn’t present it as… more»
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Original Hemi: 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda Hardtop
Although I am a confessed Blue-Oval fan, I believe the Third Generation Plymouth Barracuda is one of the best-looking cars to roll off an American production line. The company got the styling of its E-Body model nearly perfect, giving… more»
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Snow Country Survivor: 1988 Ford Bronco 4×4
This 1988 Ford Bronco 4×4 has been listed by the father of the owner who apparently snagged it via an online auction a few years back and hasn’t done much with it since then. It certainly looks like a… more»
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Rust-Free Driver: 1965 Ford Mustang Hardtop
One of the disadvantages of owning a classic car is that most spend their time hidden away in a garage or workshop, only seeing the light for weekend outings. However, this 1965 Mustang Hardtop offers a tempting alternative because… more»
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One Family Owned: 1964 Oldsmobile Starfire Convertible
When the company introduced the Starfire in 1961, it was Oldsmobile’s most expensive model. A Convertible version joined the fray in 1962, but the price meant it never sold in significant numbers. This 1964 Starfire Convertible is an unmolested… more»
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Charming Berlina: 1957 Lancia Appia Series 2
We have met the character Vittorio Jano before, in this review of an Alfa 6C, and we are about to meet him again. Jano architected some of the most enduring engines in history. After he left Alfa in 1936,… more»
