Robert Eugene (Gene) Winfield is a legendary American car customizer whose work has graced the large and small screens in Blade Runner, RoboCop, Bewitched, and Star Trek. However, his unique road cars cemented his reputation in automotive folklore. One… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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BF Auction: 1987 Porsche 924 S
If you’re interested in joining the largest car club in the world, this might be your most affordable way in. The Porsche Car Club of America puts on a lot of fun events all over the country and most… more»
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Convertible Extraordinaire: 1951 Plymouth Cranbrook
What’s more interesting, the cars or the owners? Owners often don’t tell you much about themselves, heck sometimes they don’t tell you much about the car either and leave us struggling to figure out what they’re selling. This 1951… more»
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Off-Road Antics: 1981 Argo 8
The Argo 8 is an ATV – All Terrain Vehicle. It was built for commercial/industrial applications but could be a lot of fun for personal use as well. The Canadian company that builds them has been around for 60… more»
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Special Production: 1990 Ferrari Testarossa Pininfarina Spider
I recently started following an Instagram account that focuses entirely on the car collection belonging to the Sultan of Brunei. It’s an amazing page, not only documenting the insane cars stored in numerous underground garages but also the movements… more»
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17K Original Miles: 1986 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
You have to love a car that is so rarely presented well showing up with an excellent overview of its history and options. This 1986 Chevrolet Corvette has just 17,498 original miles, but there’s more than just the low… more»
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12k Original Miles: 1975 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale Convertible
There was a period during the 1970s when it appeared that time was running out for the convertible. Insurance companies were twitching at the prospect of accident claims involving roll-overs while legislators questioned their safety. Many manufacturers believed it… more»
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30 Years Owned: 1988 BMW M5
The BMW E28 M5 is one of those collector cars that has no doubt gotten more expensive to buy, but it’s still relatively in reach if you’ve got the means to devote $40,000 – $50,000 to a hobby car…. more»
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7,875 Original Miles! 1978 Lincoln Continental Mark V Bill Blass Edition
Sometimes unkindly referred to as land yachts, American luxury cars from the 1970s have a dedicated following in the classic community. Many owe little or nothing to subtlety, but there were few cars from that era that could transport… more»
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1-of-1: 1974 Pontiac Trans Am
Stating that any classic car is unique can be risky, but that is what the seller claims about this 1974 Pontiac Trans Am. However, it isn’t an idle claim because they hold verifying documentation. It presents beautifully, although the… more»
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Delray Club Coupe: 1955 Chevrolet 210
When Chevrolet redesigned its cars for 1955, three series would emerge, the 150, 210, and Bel Air. This was from low to high in terms of the level of trim provided. Oddly, in the mid-level 210 series, a Club… more»
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Pristine Pickup: 1981 GMC Caballero Amarillo
By this point, we’re used to the fact that among GMC products, there’s a fair amount of a badge-engineering that goes on. This means the same model is reborn across a few different platforms with some subtle cosmetic tweaks… more»
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Solid Project: 1948 Chrysler New Yorker
The New Yorker was one of America’s longest-running automobile nameplates, appearing from 1940 to 1996. It was usually Chrysler’s most luxurious vehicle, excluding the Imperial which sometimes did not carry Chrysler badging. This 1948 New Yorker has been sitting… more»
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Retired 50 Years: 1963 Studebaker GT Hawk
The Gran Turismo (or GT) Hawk was the final iteration of the Hawk series of automobiles that dated to 1956 (and even further including the Starliner it was based upon). GT Hawks were built for three model years (1962-64),… more»
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Big Block Wagon: 1962 Chrysler Newport
Chrysler anointed the Newport as a separate model in 1960, after using the name since the 1940s in one way, shape, or form. The full-sized Newport was offered as a replacement for DeSoto and aimed at the economy-minded buyer…. more»
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Iowa Farm Survivor: 1949 Ford F-1 Panel Truck
About the only thing cooler than pickup trucks from the 1950s are their covered cousins, the panel truck, which Ford claimed would “protect your cargo in style.” Here’s a 1949 Ford F-1 panel truck survivor that’s still earning its… more»
