When the mid-size Chevy Chevelle was redesigned in 1978, the company dropped the Chevelle name and shifted the Malibu to represent the entire series. The rework of the car and name brought downsizing to all of General Motors’ intermediate… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Ultra-Rare 1971 OTAS Lombardi 820 Grand Prix
Update 1/14/23 – This one has been relisted with a $4,000 price drop! Find it here on eBay for $9,500. From 12/22/22 – There are rare cars and then there are ultra-rare cars. This is one of the latter…. more»
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Déjà Vu: 1978 Ford Pinto Surfin’ Wagon
The Pinto was Ford’s first foray into the U.S. subcompact market in the 1970s. Despite some issues that would surface later around rear-end collisions, more than three million of the cars would be sold through 1980. A station wagon… more»
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No Reserve Montana Ranch Truck: 1956 IH S-120 4×4
I’ve had the pleasure of writing a number of articles about old, simple ‘n plain survivor pickups that were real workhorses. One spent its life in an orchard in Utah, another got their bumps and bruises doing grain elevator… more»
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One Owner 1986 Jeep Cherokee Pioneer 4×4
A fun trivia question for vehicle buffs and Jeep fans might be something like: “How many generations of the Jeep Cherokee were there?” This nice-looking second-generation 1986 Jeep Cherokee Pioneer can be found here on craigslist in Nipomo, California… more»
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1-of-11: 1952 Pegaso Z-102 Berlinetta
When we think of high-performance sports cars from the 1950s, Spain is not the first country to come to mind as the source of such vehicles. However, government support saw the production of the Pegaso sports car as an… more»
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California 4-Speed: 1982 Ford Econoline Shorty
The disco era was barely hanging on by 1982, having spun (no pun intended) enough polyester pants, silk shirts, and gold chains to keep factories humming for years. Vanning was still a thing, however, and this 1982 Ford Econoline… more»
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Supervan Camper: 1966 Ford Econoline
In the world of vintage campers, we know who the dominant players are. The Volkswagen Transporter / Bus / Westfalia is the go-to crowd favorite, and then you have the various Ford E-Series and Dodge B-Series vans that have… more»
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BF Auction: 1989 Nissan S-Cargo
UPDATE – Shortly after we launched the auction for this S-Cargo, the Vancouver area was buried by a snowstorm that left the seller snowed in for the duration of the auction. There were requests for additional photos, but since… more»
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389 Tri-Power: 1959 Pontiac Catalina Sport Coupe
I boldly described this 1959 Pontiac Catalina Sport Coupe as automotive perfection, and I am willing to stand by my claim. Its exterior presentation is dazzling, its interior is spotless, and the Tri-Power V8 under the hood is icing… more»
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One Owner Moscow Garage Find: 1980 VAZ-2101
For all of its military strength and technological achievements (they were the first country to place a human in orbit), the former Soviet Union suffered one significant shortcoming following World War II; It didn’t possess a viable automotive industry…. more»
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Original Throughout: 1978 Mercury Zephyr
What are you going to do with this 1978 Mercury Zephyr four-door? “Collect it” seems like a silly thing to reply, but you know what? Someone’s got to do it as a reminder to future generations that this is… more»
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Show Quality: 1993 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra
By the 1990s, Ford was determined to demonstrate to the world it had rediscovered its performance credentials. The Fox-body Mustang sold in significant numbers, but the company craved more. Therefore, it handed 4,993 Mustangs to its Special Vehicle Team… more»
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62k Original Miles: 1992 Buick Roadmaster Estate
Buick introduced the last generation of its iconic Roadmaster series in 1991, with the model soldiering on gamely until market forces saw it discontinued in 1996. With no modern equivalents available, the Estate version has developed a strong following… more»
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Low Mile 4 Speed: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am
Pontiac produced the second generation Trans Am from 1970 to 1981. For 1979, there were multiple color and engine combinations available. This black 1979 Trans Am with orange and red decals and red interior certainly stands out. It is… more»
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BF Auction: 1987 Zimmer Golden Spirit Coupe
Built for a driver with “distinctive personality and impeccable taste,” according to its sales literature, the Zimmer Golden Spirit combined a reliable and robustly-engineered fuel-injected V8 platform with the luxury and neo-classic styling of a bygone era. This one… more»
