Like other automakers of the mid-1970s, Cadillac felt the pressure to offer smaller, more fuel-efficient products. Enter the luxurious Seville in 1976, just as fancy as the Sedan de Ville but with smaller external proportions. The Seville was chosen… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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27k Mile Luxury Survivor? 1974 Ford Mustang II
After reaching its peak in 1966, the Ford Mustang saw sales decline one year after the next. At first, this was due to the arrival of a lot of new competition, including the Chevy Camaro and Pontiac Firebird. But… more»
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Only 2 Owners: 1977 Lincoln Continental Mark V
The Continental Mark V was produced by Lincoln between 1977 and 1979 and was the longest 2-door coupe ever marketed by the company. Its successor, the Mark VI, would be the latest of the U.S. auto industries cars to… more»
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No Reserve Survivor: 1939 Mack Truck Model ED
Mack began its corporate life in 1893 as a wagon and carriage maker, though back then it was really a one-horse operation (ha ha). Once three of the many Mack brothers were on board, the company began making buses… more»
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Ready To Drive: 1973 Dodge Charger Rallye 340
UPDATE 07/06/2023: We sometimes see classics at Barn Finds, where an owner is unsuccessful in their first attempt to find a new home for their pride and joy. Such is the case with this 1973 Dodge Charger Rallye 340…. more»
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Long-Term Owners: 1957 Ford Thunderbird
UPDATE 07/06/2023: Few things are more frustrating for an owner than listing a classic for sale and falling foul of a non-paying buyer. That is the case with the owner of this 1957 Ford Thunderbird. The previous listing indicates… more»
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1969 Plymouth Fury III With 80k Original Miles
The seller has been the custodian of this 1969 Plymouth Fury III for twenty-seven years. It is a solid classic that needs little to lift its already tidy presentation to a higher level. Those tasks will fall to a… more»
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Optional Sunroof: Spotless 1976 Ford Pinto Runabout
Lee Iacocca was a complex individual with the innate ability to intimidate those whose views didn’t align with his own. This trait cost him the corner office at Ford World Headquarters that he had coveted since the day he… more»
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10,800 Original Miles: 1985 Ford Mustang SVO
As much as I try to resist the allure of owning a Fox body, I’m failing. There’s a car I’m loosely pursuing (and I emphasize loosely) from this family of vehicles and while I absolutely don’t need one, shouldn’t everyone… more»
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Price Negotiable: 1963 Ford Galaxie 500 Convertible With 62k Original Miles
I don’t know anyone who isn’t attracted by a bargain, regardless of how big the purchase might be. That motivation might draw a few enthusiasts towards this 1963 Galaxie 500 Convertible like moths to a flame. The low-mileage survivor… more»
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Garage Kept: 1989 Ford Thunderbird
Ford created the Personal Luxury Car market segment with the First Generation Thunderbird, and the badge served the company faithfully through good times and bad. This 1989 T-Bird presents exceptionally well thanks to leading a sheltered life. It could… more»
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Washington State 4×4: 1991 Dodge Ramcharger
This 1991 Dodge Ramcharger isn’t just from Washington state, a region that some might say is the best area of the U.S. to buy a vehicle from due to there rarely being rust issues or sunburnt interiors. It was… more»
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Aviation Tie-In: 1969 Lincoln Continental Mark III
The Continental Mark III was introduced in early 1968 as a 1969 model. Borrowing from the Ford Thunderbird to keep costs in check, the personal luxury car became Ford Motor Co.’s flagship automobile to compete with the Cadillac Eldorado…. more»
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Downsized Survivor: 1977 Chevrolet Caprice Classic
By the mid-1970s, interest in large, bulky, full-size cars had waned thanks to rising fuel prices created by the infamous OPEC oil embargo in 1973. Compact cars quickly became all the rage because of their advantage at the gas… more»
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One Family Owned: 1970 Buick GS 455 Stage 1
Although the muscle car wasn’t dead by the turn of the 1970s, diminishing sales numbers and impending legislative changes meant the end was in sight for the breed. However, there were still legends rolling off production lines, including the… more»
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No Reserve: 1970 Chevrolet Corvette
Flawless classics will always attract admiring glances and comments, and I respect any owner committed to preserving such vehicles. However, enthusiasts seeking a candidate to park in their garage face paying a premium for cars of that caliber, and… more»
