It is easy and often understandable for enthusiasts to question bold claims made about classic cars. Seller will almost invariably paint their vehicle in the best possible light to entice potential buyers to part with their cash. I’m not… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Stored 35 Years: 14K-Mile 1980 Pontiac Grand Prix
It’s been over a dozen years now, but some of us still find it hard to believe that Pontiac is gone. Thankfully, there are still nice used vehicles to be found, such as this 1980 Pontiac Grand Prix LJ… more»
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Low-Mile 1987 Ford F-350 4×4 Firetruck
There are a few words you can say in a row that will command the attention of truck enthusiasts everywhere: low mileage, turbodiesel, and four wheel drive. Put them together and you have one of the more sought after… more»
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Eight-Seat Survivor: 1991 Mercury Grand Marquis LS Colony Park
When American manufacturers included station wagons within their model range, many buyers purchased them as a matter of necessity. It often meant foregoing performance and luxury in the name of practicality. However, there were exceptions to this general rule,… more»
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Turbocharged 24k Miles: 1980 Pontiac Trans Am
The 1977 movie Smokey and the Bandit was a huge boon to Pontiac Trans Am sales in the late 1970s. But the euphoria may have been gone by 1980 as Trans Am sales fell by more than 50% from… more»
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Jump Seats Included: 1986 Subaru BRAT GL
This 1986 Subaru BRAT is a GL model and it’s past the point of having the cool “Cyclops” center passing headlight by a few years, but this one does have jump seats in the back, oddly enough. The seller… more»
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No Reserve: 1986 Pontiac Grand Prix 2+2
There was a time when aerodynamic efficiency had no place in automotive design. Early attempts to tackle what many saw as a black art often received a negative buyer response. Even later attempts sometimes suffered the same fate, although… more»
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Commuter Survivor: 1940 Chevy Master 85 Business Coupe
It’s not too often you see a time capsule like this 1940 Chevrolet Business Coupe. The seller says it has been driven most of its life, in fact, they routinely commute about 30 miles round trip with it. It… more»
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One Family Owned: 1983 Datsun 280ZX
I’ve long advocated long-term ownership as a desirable quality for anyone searching for a classic to add to their collection. Most cars that have spent decades in the custody of the same person will have been treated respectfully, and… more»
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Looks Fast Standing Still! 1941 Buick Sedanet
Originally hailing from Tacoma, Washington, and claimed as a 61K mile original, this 1941 Buick 46S “Sedanet” (Buick’s spelling per their sales brochure), is a true survivor. It has been in a private collection for over 30 years and… more»
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Swivel Seats: 36k Mile 1975 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
The Monte Carlo was one of those few larger cars whose sales didn’t suffer in the wake of the 1973 OPEC oil embargo. Production of the 1973-77 Colonnade era Monte Carlos was more than double that of the original… more»
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1-of-2,584: 1968 Mercury Park Lane
In the mid-to-late 1960s, Park Lane was the upper end of the full-size Mercury line-up. And it was available in the same two-door fastback body style as the Ford Galaxie 500. Scarcely 2,600 were built in that configuration in… more»
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Low-Mile Original: 1983 Toyota Celica Supra
From the time Ford first made the Mustang, helping to create the “pony car” genre, it became a competitive target for other car companies. Toyota’s entry in the niche was the Celica, a sporty body dropped onto a sedan… more»
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Service Box Survivor: 41k Mile 1972 Chevrolet C10
One of the greatest attractions of classic Pickups is their inherent versatility. They can carry impressive loads, work effectively as tow vehicles, and some find themselves fitted with a camper for holiday adventures. This 1972 Chevrolet C-10 features a… more»
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Off the Road Since Truman: 1936 Dodge Tudor
It was the year the movie “The Day the Earth Stood Still” debuted. The first color television signal was broadcast from the Empire State Building, and the show “I Love Lucy” hit TV for the first time. Harry Truman… more»
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Marathon Wagon! 1960 Checker Superba
The Superba was the consumer version of the Checker Marathon, which was largely sold as fleet purchases to taxi-cab services and the like. Only sedans and wagons were available, and this 1960 version of the latter may be one… more»
