As soon as I saw this find, I knew I wanted to write it up! My mother drove a 1967 Mustang coupe in the same Wimbledon White color scheme for many years, and I wish I had it now… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Low Mileage Twin Turbo: 1993 Mitsubishi 3000GT VR-4
The Mitsubishi 3000GT VR-4 is one of the more memorable Japanese sports cars to emerge from the impressive class of early 90s performance vehicles. While we often talk about how every year seems to raise the bar of the… more»
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One Family Owned: 1978 Mercedes-Benz 300CD
While America was in the throes of the Malaise Era, doing its best to produce cars while regulations rained down upon the industry, Mercedes-Benz had created its W123 platform and was busy populating it with a variety of body… more»
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Highly Optioned: 1964 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe
If a buyer had enough money in 1964, they could order a new Corvette with enough comfort and performance features to make their head spin. That appears to be the case with this Coupe, making it one of the… more»
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427/4-Speed! 1964 Ford Galaxie 500
When a buyer walked into a Ford dealership in 1964, intent on driving away in a new Galaxie 500, they faced various engine choices. While some opted for the sedate six, others sought a car offering true performance potential…. more»
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Lycoming-Powered 1966 Champion Citabria 7ECA
Now known as American Champion Aircraft, this 1966 Champion Citabria 7ECA would have been made under the umbrella of Champion Aircraft Corporation. American Champion Aircraft purchased several smaller aircraft companies in 1988 and combined them into their company. The… more»
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Woodie on the Water: 1948 Century Boat
The history of Century Boats goes back to its founding in 1926. And the brand continues to flourish today, although the company has changed hands a few times, once even owned by Yamaha. This fine example of a wooden… more»
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BF Auction: 1996 Chevrolet Impala SS
Purchasing a classic requiring major restoration takes a leap of faith, and some people are unwilling or unable to make such a commitment. However, cars like this 1996 Chevrolet Impala SS fill the gap between a genuine restoration project… more»
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BF Auction: 1991 Pontiac Trans Am GTA
By 1991, Pontiac’s Trans Am had regained its performance credentials, with the company offering the GTA version for those seeking performance and a relaxed driving experience. Finding a good one today is a treat, but this GTA looks like… more»
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Unmolested Survivor: 1964 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe
Sometimes you only need to look as far as the bidding history of a classic car auction to determine its desirability. That is the case with this 1964 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe. The auction opened at $1,000 and took less… more»
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Unrestored Original! 1960 Rambler Six Super
The 1958 through 1960 Ramblers were updated from the 1956 and 1957 models, with more sharp-edged styling and all-important tailfins. They would be the last of the 1950s-era styling as the sleek new Rambler Classic would come along in… more»
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Original Paint! 1964 Corvette
I’m not sure if this 1964 Corvette is a survivor or not; although the ad here on eBay states that the seller believes the car is still showing its original paint, we’re not told much else. I can tell that… more»
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One Owner: 1962 Ford Galaxie 500 Sunliner
The heyday of the American convertible was likely during the 1960s. Every automaker seemed to have one for every size of car they built. At Ford, they would be known as the Sunliner from 1952 to 1964, including this… more»
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14k Mile Survivor: 1968 Chevrolet Nova
Chevrolet designed its popular compact (Chevy II/Nova) in 1968 and the result was impressive. Sales went up more than 70% over what was a dismal year for the Chevy II in 1967. The company was beginning to downplay the… more»
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Stunning Survivor: 1969 Buick Riviera GS
There are survivors and there are survivors, and this 1969 Buick Riviera GS, or Gran Sport, is one stunning car. With 98,721 miles, it isn’t a low-mile trailer queen but it looks almost like new in most of the… more»
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65k Original Miles: 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe
Chevrolet produced 23,562 Corvettes in 1965, with 8,186 being the Coupe version. This is one of those cars, and it has a story to tell. The seller located it as part of the deceased estate of its original owner,… more»
